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On Thursday, February 11, 2010, I visited the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at Hyde Park, NY. My nephew graduated with his bachelors degree. It was a beautiful ceremony with insightful speeches. I also got a tour of the grounds and inside the main building.

The Culinary Institute of America at Hyde Park, NY, used to be a Jesuit monastery.  The architecture and interior design have character. The campus is beautiful. Sitting on the edge of the Hudson River, not far from Marist College and West Point Academy, it is located in an attractive area, great for the college experience.

This post will be the first of several where I’ll include pictures of the campus and facilities. For more information about the CIA, check out their website.

The Lodges - Upperclassmen Housing

The Clove Lodge (All lodges have culinary names) My brother Eric and his wife Sue standing in front of the Lodge.

Clove Lodge Kitchen in Common Area

Clove Lodge Kitchen Area

Ristorante Caterina de Medici

The Library

Roth Hall - The Main Building

Building List

A View of the Hudson River

In my next post in this series, I’ll show pictures of inside Roth Hall and some of the classrooms, hallways, and restaurants.

I wish you great adventures having fun cooking!
Mark