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Wai Chu

Adjunct Faculty

Nutrition and Food Studies

Wai Chu is a graduate of The Art Institute of New York and has worked in the kitchens of March, Clementine, and The Russian Tea Room. He also launched El Eden Chocolates, a prominent Manhattan chocolate shop whose handmade truffles garnered rave reviews from The New York Times, Food & Wine, New York Magazine, TimeOut New York, and others. Chu also dabbles on the savory side of the culinary world. He co-authored “The Dumpling: A Seasonal Guide,” a collection of traditional dumpling recipes from around the world. Now, he works as a cooking instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education, the Natural Gourmet Institute, and the Bowery Culinary Center at Whole Foods Market. In the Department, he teaches a variety of courses, from Techniques of Regional Cuisine to Advanced Foods.

Programs

Food Studies

The Food Studies program explores the cultural, historical, and sociological aspects of food and food systems.

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