Live Music in The Cellar at NECI on Main

By barndoor | Published: April 23, 2012

This May, the schedule for NECI on Main’s Music in The Cellar will be featuring five Thursday night performances. No cover charge. Live Music from 6:00 – 9:00 pm.

  • May 3rd: Abby Jenne, Rock and Blues
  • May 10th: Jairo Sequeira, Latin Acoustic
  • May 17th: Blue Fox, Old School Blues Guitar
  • May 24th: Mark LeGrand, Rock and Blues
  • May 31st: Borealis Guitar Duo, Celtic, England and Old Time American Tunes

You can see the flyer for the schedule as a .PDF file here, and by visiting the New England Culinary Institute’s Facebook page. And don’t forget to check out NECI on Main’s Facebook!

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NECI on Main has been listed in “Best Brunch Top 10″ by OpenTable Diners’ Choice

By barndoor | Published: April 16, 2012

The New England Culinary Institute’s flagship restaurant, NECI on Main was awarded a top spot on OpenTable, rubbing elbows with 8 Boston restaurants and another from Newport, RI. OpenTable.com has diners use their experience at a restaurant to rate it online, and to leave comments and feedback.

One happy NECI on Main diner said, “Be sure to go to this fine dining gem. Right on picturesque Main Street in Montpelier, each course is plated with care and a fine aesthetic flair. They use local and organic produce and the flavors of the vegetables are therefore fresh and vivid. Do not miss their amazing basket of handmade bread and exquisite rolls. Every course is prepared with the same care and interesting flavor combinations. A place worth seeking out!”

NECI on Main is a well-known farm-to-table classroom restaurant for the New England Culinary Institute. For more than 30 years, NECI has been teaching its culinary students to make connections with farmers, between the landscape and its food, and between seasons and culinary traditions. NECI on Main reflects the best that Vermont’s farmers and America’s next generation of young chefs has to offer.

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New England Culinary Institute Spring Open House

By barndoor | Published: March 30, 2012

Join us for a fabulous Spring Open House Event at NECI on Main, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on April 14th, 2012.

This is a great opportunity for prospective students to find out what NECI is all about by participating in workshops, learning about the admissions and financial aid process, to get a tour of the kitchens and to see live demonstrations from NECI’s great chefs.

Attendees will get a change to visit with Admissions Representatives, Chef Instructors, and current students to really hear about the ins and outs of NECI, and will learn about the Alumni and Career Services departments to get an idea of the rewarding life they can start building for themselves by enrolling.

Let us know if you would like to attend by responding to admissions@neci.edu or contacting NECI Admissions on 802-225-6324. Space at this event will be limited; we encourage you to RSVP right away. We will look forward to seeing you!

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Be our guest at Bar Boulud in New York City on April 22nd

By barndoor | Published: March 20, 2012

YOU ARE INVITED!Bar Boulud Event

Join us for an exclusive open house event at one of our premier internship sites — Bar Boulud in New York City. You will meet NECI graduates and current student interns who are using this experience to accelerate their careers at this world renown restaurant.

Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served.

Space is limited for these free events so please RSVP early at neci.edu/admissions/taste-the-success-of-neci.

For questions please contact Chef Joey Buttendorf.
joey.buttendorf@neci.edu or 877.223.NECI (6324) ext.3252

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Check out the “Celebrity Chef Series” at NECI on Main

By barndoor | Published: February 22, 2012

Let the New England Culinary Institute take you on a virtual tour of great American restaurants with their “Celebrity Chef Series” at NECI on Main in downtown Montpelier.  From February 21-25, NECI chefs and students will help you experience the Italian cuisine of Iron Chef Mario Batali and his renowned New York City restaurant, Babbo.

February 28-March 3, NECI on Main’s restaurant classroom will have you savoring the farm-to-table stylings of Alice Waters and her internationally acclaimed Berkeley, CA restaurant, Chez Panisse.

Both weeks, NECI on Main offers meals at $27 which features an appetizer, entree and dessert.  Tuesday through Saturday dinner hours are 5:30 to 9:00pm.  Click here for reservations!  Mario Batali and Alice Waters cookbooks are available at Rivendell Books in downtown Montpelier.

Bon appétit!

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$6,000 Scholarship for Online BA

By barndoor | Published: February 16, 2012

The new online BA in culinary arts and restaurant management is a great way to continue your education. NECI is offering these fully-accredited online BA programs for those who would like to maintain their career and continue their  ducation at the same time.

A $6,000 scholarship is available for NECI students interested in this great opportunity. Why should you enroll now? Graduates of NECI degree programs are guaranteed acceptance.

  • Your degree is yours in 24 months.
  • Your education can be built around your life – there is no need to be online at specific times.

Enhance your culinary career with this scholarship while you still have the chance. Classes begin March 5th, 2012 so enroll now!

The online bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts can give you and advantage in an increasingly competitive field. Those who enroll will gain valuable information on subjects such as sustainable practices and nutrition, and day-to-day cooking practices. Students also get great attention not often seen in online learning environments. The online student-teacher ratio is 10:1!

The online bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Restaurant Management will give you all the great insights you need to run your world right in your own home. This degree covers a wide range of topics from ethical and legal issues, to beverage management, human resources, accounting and financial analysis, to marketing theory and research. Students enrolling in this degree program are building a strong foundation to professionally manage in the hospitality industry.

The online program admissions page on the NECI website should be your first step in enrolling in one of these programs. See the flyer on the online BA program, and learn even more about the $6,000 scholarship that could be yours today.

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