Rocco DiSpirito is an American chef and reality television personality based in New York City, known for starring in the series The Restaurant.
Rocco DiSpirito in 2008
The Culinary Institute of America
The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is an American private college and culinary school specializing in culinary, baking, and pastry arts education. The school's primary campus is located in Hyde Park, New York, with branch campuses in St. Helena and Napa, California; San Antonio, Texas; and Singapore. The college, which was the first to teach culinary arts in the United States, offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees, and has the largest staff of American Culinary Federation Certified Master Chefs. The CIA also offers continuing education for professionals in the hospitality industry as well as conferences and consulting services. The college additionally offers recreational classes for non-professionals. The college operates student-run restaurants on its four U.S. campuses.
The Davies Mansion in 1964, during its use by the CIA
Roth Hall, the primary facility at the school's Hyde Park campus
The Marriott Pavilion, behind Roth Hall
Student Commons