Options are plentiful for the student in Houston. One possibility is the Art Institute of Houston, which offers programs in culinary arts and restaurant management. Houston Community College has programs in culinary arts and baking and pastry, while the University of Houston's Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management features bachelor and master degree programs in hospitality management.
Many culinary and hospitality programs require students to complete an internship or externship. The University of Houston's degree program in hospitality management places students in the on-campus Barron's Restaurant where they work as part of the International Dinner Series.
Culinary Schools, Programs & Courses
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As the country's fourth largest city, Houston is quite cosmopolitan, and this diversity is well-reflected in its dining scene. Just about all types of cuisines are offered here in all styles of restaurant ranging from fast-food to fine dining. Heavy influences from Vietnam, Mexico, and Louisiana are all well-represented. Big oil business and tourism are two elements fueling the successful restaurant industry, which includes more than 6,000 eating establishments. Houston is also seeing an increase in the number of chefs willing to experiment and create adventurous new dishes combining the best of southwestern, Mexican, and American fare.
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