NCCC: New experience to Savor at Niagara Falls Culinary Institute

The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute has always provided up-and-coming chefs with a hands-on learning environment to sharpen their skills in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts. Now, these unique programs will provide even more opportunities for students to excel and stand out in their field.

New this fall, the retail outlets at NFCI have revised their approach by launching a completely academic model supported by Niagara County Community College.

This initiative means chef instructors at NFCI will incorporate rotations in the retail outlets as part of the curriculum for students.

A press release said, “The applied learning experience of preparing and serving food in an active restaurant right in the heart of a world-class tourist destination is a unique and valuable tool to ensure students are ready to be successful in a career right after graduation. Those looking to accelerate the program may be interested in the new 16-month curriculum at NFCI, which allows students to graduate and get into their careers much sooner than a traditional two-year program.”

In addition to the student-run restaurant experience, the menu will be updated to a prix fixe format. Guests will be able to enjoy a two course lunch menu weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., including an appetizer and entrée. A three-course dinner, including an appetizer, entrée and dessert, will be served from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Guests will be able to indulge in savory entrées and decadent desserts created by chef instructors and students, and can watch them refine their craft in an open view kitchen.

Like a good meal, cooking up these new developments at NFCI has taken time. In an effort to prepare students for their new roles and provide the best dining experience for guests, the Savor schedule revolves around student class modules. The restaurant will reopen for lunch and dinner service on Wednesday, Nov. 13.

While not required, it is recommended guests make a reservation by calling 716-210-2580.

The press release noted, “Rest assured that the quality of food and service will be the highest priority, and guests will be treated to an experience worth savoring.”

For more information on the academic programs and retail outlets at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, visit www.nfculinary.org.