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CIA Alumni Restaurants
We, The Pizza is one of CIA Alumni Restaurants.

1. We, The Pizza

8.2
305 Pennsylvania Ave SE (btwn 3rd & 4th St), Washington, D.C.
Pizzeria · Capitol Hill · 152 tips and reviews

The Culinary Institute of AmericaThe Culinary Institute of America: CIA Alumnus Spike Mendelsohn spent years in fine dining and now let’s his creativity run free at We, the Pizza! Check out some of the other amazing (and interesting!) careers our alumni are pursuing: Read more.

Corner Kitchen is one of CIA Alumni Restaurants.

2. Corner Kitchen

8.8
3 Boston Way (All Souls Crescent), Asheville, NC
Café · 76 tips and reviews

The Culinary Institute of AmericaThe Culinary Institute of America: Built in the 1890s, the Corner Kitchen building has a rich history, and Chef Joe Scully’s alma mater, the CIA, does too—a history of educating the leaders of the food world. Read more.

Pazo is one of CIA Alumni Restaurants.

3. Pazo

1425 Aliceanna St (at S Eden St), Baltimore, MD
Mediterranean Restaurant · Fells Point · 72 tips and reviews

The Culinary Institute of AmericaThe Culinary Institute of America: Chef Cindy Wolf of Pazo started her foodservice career as a CIA student. Learn more about where she got her degree. Read more.

Chef Geoff's is one of CIA Alumni Restaurants.

4. Chef Geoff's

8045 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA
American Restaurant · 64 tips and reviews

The Culinary Institute of AmericaThe Culinary Institute of America: Chef Geoff Tracy is a alumnus of the world's premier culinary college, The Culinary Institute of America.

Vidalia is one of CIA Alumni Restaurants.

5. Vidalia

1990 M St NW (at 20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 38 tips and reviews

The Culinary Institute of AmericaThe Culinary Institute of America: Chef Jeffrey Buben has created a true southern gem in the heart of Washington, D.C. Want to learn how to cook like the chef? Check out his alma mater: Read more.

Darker Than Blue is one of CIA Alumni Restaurants.

6. Darker Than Blue

3034 Greenmount Ave, Baltimore, MD
Café · Abell · 13 tips and reviews

The Culinary Institute of AmericaThe Culinary Institute of America: Chef & Owner Casey Jenkins is pursuing his second career. His first was with the US Marine Corps. Casey's alma mater, the CIA, was originally founded to train returning war vets. Learn more about us: Read more.

Volt is one of CIA Alumni Restaurants.

7. Volt

7.6
228 N Market St (Between 2nd And 3rd), Frederick, MD
American Restaurant · Downtown Frederick · 63 tips and reviews

The Culinary Institute of AmericaThe Culinary Institute of America: With an anything-but-ordinary menu, Chef Bryan Voltaggio is a master of his craft. Learn to build your own creations where this chef did, at the CIA. Check us out: Read more.

Lia's is one of CIA Alumni Restaurants.

8. Lia's

8.5
4435 Willard Ave (at Wisconsin Ave), Chevy Chase, MD
Italian Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

The Culinary Institute of AmericaThe Culinary Institute of America: Have you checked out the Bacon Bar? That’s right – Bacon Bar! Chef Geoff Tracy honed his innovative style at The Culinary Institute of America.

Good Stuff Eatery is one of CIA Alumni Restaurants.

9. Good Stuff Eatery

8.3
303 Pennsylvania Ave SE (at 3rd St. SE), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Capitol Hill · 279 tips and reviews

The Culinary Institute of AmericaThe Culinary Institute of America: CIA alum Spike Mendelsohn’s restaurant, Good Stuff Eatery, focuses on providing great food while striving for sustainability in all of its business practices.

Charleston is one of CIA Alumni Restaurants.

10. Charleston

9.1
1000 Lancaster St, Baltimore, MD
American Restaurant · Southeastern Baltimore · 51 tips and reviews

The Culinary Institute of AmericaThe Culinary Institute of America: Charleston and Executive Chef & Co-owner Cindy Wolf share something in common -- they've both received many awards and accolades. Congrats to our alumna on her success!

Bourbon Steak is one of CIA Alumni Restaurants.

11. Bourbon Steak

8.8
2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Georgetown · 94 tips and reviews

The Culinary Institute of AmericaThe Culinary Institute of America: Sit down to some American fare from CIA alumnus Michael Mina.

CityZen at Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC is one of CIA Alumni Restaurants.

12. CityZen at Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC

1330 Maryland Ave SW (at 12th St SW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Southwest Employment Area · 17 tips and reviews

The Culinary Institute of AmericaThe Culinary Institute of America: Executive Chef Eric Ziebold worked at Thomas Keller's French Laundry & Per Se before landing CityZen. Oh, the places a CIA degree will take you! See what some of our other alumni are up to: Read more.

Charlie Palmer Steak is one of CIA Alumni Restaurants.

13. Charlie Palmer Steak

8.9
101 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 51 tips and reviews

The Culinary Institute of AmericaThe Culinary Institute of America: CIA alumnus Charlie Palmer has accomplished so much! Read more about his impressive career: Read more.

Cinghiale is one of CIA Alumni Restaurants.

14. Cinghiale

7.8
822 Lancaster St (btwn Albemarle & Exeter), Baltimore, MD
Italian Restaurant · Southeastern Baltimore · 51 tips and reviews

The Culinary Institute of AmericaThe Culinary Institute of America: Another restaurant from a CIA alumnus! Congrats to Cindy Wolf on her success and many accolades.

Chef Geoff's is one of CIA Alumni Restaurants.

15. Chef Geoff's

1301 Pennsylvania Ave NW (btwn E & F St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 86 tips and reviews

The Culinary Institute of AmericaThe Culinary Institute of America: Chef Geoff Tracy has several Washington-area restaurants. This CIA grad's career is certainly on the rise! Check out want some of our other 44,000+ alumni are up to: Read more.

Bistro Bis is one of CIA Alumni Restaurants.

16. Bistro Bis

7.0
15 E St NW (at North Capitol St NW), Washington, D.C.
French Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 42 tips and reviews

The Culinary Institute of AmericaThe Culinary Institute of America: Bistro Bis is CIA Alumnus Jeffrey Buben's second restaurant in Washington, DC.

Ripple is one of CIA Alumni Restaurants.

17. Ripple

3417 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Cleveland Park · 56 tips and reviews

The Culinary Institute of AmericaThe Culinary Institute of America: Be sure to sample the desserts from Pastry Chef Alison Reed. She's a CIA grad! Read more.

Mad About Chocolate is one of CIA Alumni Restaurants.

18. Mad About Chocolate

204 Armistead Ave, Williamsburg, VA
Dessert Shop · 11 tips and reviews

The Culinary Institute of AmericaThe Culinary Institute of America: Owner & CIA Alumnus Marcel Desaulniers attributes his success to three things: "A great upbringing, my service in the Marine Corps, and the CIA." Read more here: Read more.