While dining opportunities probably aren't the first thing that springs to mind at the thought of Washington, D.C., the city is an excellent place for culinary students to study and chefs and other professionals to enjoy an excellent career. The capital plays host to top-rung signature restaurants and national chains as well. The city hosts more than 20 million world visitors each year, so its international cuisine is outstanding, including such rarities as Malaysian, Salvadorian, Burmese, and many more. Washingtonians spend more of their food dollar dining out than any other group in the U.S. This shouldn't come as too much of a surprise, considering that if “wining and dining” is done anywhere, it's done more in D.C.
Other Resources for Culinary Education and Careers in Washington
There are quite a few culinary programs offered by the capital's universities, colleges, and schools. The Art Institute of Washington's culinary arts program teaches knife skills, kitchen preparation, cuisine, cold kitchen, pastry and bakery, and much more, while L'Academie de Cuisine offers extensive and renowned study in culinary arts and pastry arts. Cooking classes are also offered by institutions like Les Liasons Delicieuses and Casa Italiana Language School to keep learned skills sharp.