Dorothy Cann Hamilton
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Dorothy Cann Hamilton is the Founder
and CEO of The International Culinary Center
s in New York and California, which houses The French Culinary Institute
, The International Culinary Center School of Italian Studies, formerly known as The Italian Culinary Academy, and a new Bespoke Institute. WomanzWorld described her as "one of the most influential forces shaping the American culinary landscape today".
honors degree from Newcastle University in England, Hamilton spent three years in the Peace Corps
in Thailand
where she was first introduced to Asia
n cuisine and fine French
dining. She earned an M.B.A. from New York University
.
Hamilton was also the creator and host of Chef's Story, and the author of the companion book, Chef's Story
.
The textbooks she conceived for the school — "The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Cuisine
" and "The Fundamental Techniques of Pastry Arts
"— both received James Beard Foundation Award
for best professional cookbook.
Her book on culinary careers, "Love What You Do: Building a Career in the Culinary Industry" won Silver in ForeWord's 2009 Book of the Year Award under the Career category.
Entrepreneur
An entrepreneur is an owner or manager of a business enterprise who makes money through risk and initiative.The term was originally a loanword from French and was first defined by the Irish-French economist Richard Cantillon. Entrepreneur in English is a term applied to a person who is willing to...
and CEO of The International Culinary Center
International Culinary Center
The International Culinary Center, with locations in SoHo, New York City and in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, is home to The French Culinary Institute, The International Culinary Center School of Italian Studies, formerly The Italian Culinary Academy, FCI Catering and Events, and...
s in New York and California, which houses The French Culinary Institute
French Culinary Institute
The French Culinary Institute , also known as The International Culinary Center has locations in SoHo, New York City and in the San Francisco Bay Area of California....
, The International Culinary Center School of Italian Studies, formerly known as The Italian Culinary Academy, and a new Bespoke Institute. WomanzWorld described her as "one of the most influential forces shaping the American culinary landscape today".
Background
After graduating with a B.A.Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
honors degree from Newcastle University in England, Hamilton spent three years in the Peace Corps
Peace Corps
The Peace Corps is an American volunteer program run by the United States Government, as well as a government agency of the same name. The mission of the Peace Corps includes three goals: providing technical assistance, helping people outside the United States to understand US culture, and helping...
in Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
where she was first introduced to Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
n cuisine and fine French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
dining. She earned an M.B.A. from New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
.
Recent achievements
- Chevalier du Mérite Agricole (Agricultural Merit Knighthood) from the French government
- A knighting by the Association Internationale de Maîtres Conseil dans la Gastronomie Française
- The Outstanding American Educator award from Madrid Fusion
- The Diplôme d’Honneur of the Vatel Club des Etats-Unis
- Dame de l’Anée of the Académie Culinaire de FranceFranceThe French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
in 2006 - Silver Spoon Award from Food Arts magazine, recognizing her as a leader in the American restaurant community
- Who’s Who of Food and Beverage in America by the James Beard FoundationJames Beard FoundationThe James Beard Foundation is a New York-based national professional non-profit organization named in honor of James Beard that serves to promote the culinary arts by honoring chefs, wine professionals, journalists, and cookbook authors at annual award ceremonies and providing scholarships and...
- Nominated for the Entrepreneur Award of Excellence by the International Association of Culinary ProfessionalsInternational Association of Culinary ProfessionalsThe International Association of Culinary Professionals is a United States based not-for-profit professional association whose members work in culinary education, communication, or the preparation of food and beverage....
Hamilton was also the creator and host of Chef's Story, and the author of the companion book, Chef's Story
Chef's Story
Chef's Story is a 26-Part Public Television series featuring Dorothy Cann Hamilton interviewing well known chefs and restaurateurs.Hamilton, founder and CEO of The French Culinary Institute, conducts the interviews in front of culinary students in the first half of each episode.Each chef then moves...
.
The textbooks she conceived for the school — "The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Cuisine
French Culinary Institute
The French Culinary Institute , also known as The International Culinary Center has locations in SoHo, New York City and in the San Francisco Bay Area of California....
" and "The Fundamental Techniques of Pastry Arts
French Culinary Institute
The French Culinary Institute , also known as The International Culinary Center has locations in SoHo, New York City and in the San Francisco Bay Area of California....
"— both received James Beard Foundation Award
James Beard Foundation Award
The James Beard Foundation Awards were established in 1990 and are often called "The Oscars of Food." Held on the first weekend in May, the Awards honor the finest chefs, restaurants, wine professionals, journalists, cookbook authors, restaurant designers, and other food professionals in the...
for best professional cookbook.
Her book on culinary careers, "Love What You Do: Building a Career in the Culinary Industry" won Silver in ForeWord's 2009 Book of the Year Award under the Career category.