From the James Beard Nomination Awards to OCI’s Annual Kitchen Ninja™ Competition, it’s all here.

James Beard Award Nominations
at Oregon Culinary Institute
For the first time ever, the James Beard Nominations Awards come to Portland – and to a culinary school.

Distinguished Speaker Series
at Oregon Culinary Institute
Industry purveyors, producers, and experts talk to students at Oregon Culinary Institute.

OCI Newsletters
Learn about Kitchen Ninjas™, who they are, and what they do.

Photo of James Beard taken by Dan Wynn, used with permission from The James Beard Foundation.

We were proud to host the James Beard Award Nominations at Oregon Culinary Institute, the first time ever in his home town of Portland, Oregon.

“This school is really unique. (They) pulled the best people they could for a labor of love, and it shows. That’s the kind of school you have to try to find. You don’t need big egos, you don’t need arrogant chefs, you need people who love doing what they do.” – Jen Cina, OCI Graduate Culinary Arts, Class of 2009