About Usโ
The Asian Culinary & Art Institute (ACAI) is a dynamic new professional culinary training institution based in Miami, USA, serving as the core entity of a collaborative network that includes esteemed culinary organizations such as the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and technical schools nationwide. ACAI offers a comprehensive range of programs dedicated to Asian culinary arts, catering to diverse learning needs through after-school classes, accredited professional certificates, summer camps, cultural tours, and degree programs in partnership with institutions like St. Thomas University.
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Kenny Tang
President of ACA/ACF
Mr. Kenny Tang has had a distinguished career in the culinary industry, known for his innovative contributions to the promotion of Chinese cuisine.
William Yee
Professor and Instructor
ACF Asian Chef Alliance West Region Head, Executive Director of ACFโs Los Angeles Chapter, acclaimed California TV culinary show host, and past president of Le Cordon Bleu Alumni Association.
Shirley Cheng
Professor
ACF Asian Chef Alliance Central Region Head, esteemed professor at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), specializing in Asian culinary culture.
Anthony Jung
Instructor
ACF Asian Chef Alliance Northeast Region Head, renowned Korean-Italian fusion chef focused on sustainable ingredients.
STU
Colin Roche,Ph.D
Professor and Instructor
Dean Biscayne College of St.Thomas Univeristy
Bruce Ozga
Instructor
Director of Professional and Continuing Sutdies at St.Thomas University
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Dr.Christian Rassionoux
Professor
Renown Executive Chef Christian Rassinoux has been recognized for culinary excellence for his work on one of the worldโs most prestigious hotel, The Ritz-Carlton, where he has catered to high end clientele in California and China for over 20 years.
Dr.Jinlin Zhao
Professor
Dr. Jinlin Zhao is Director of Graduate Program and Professor in Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU), Miami, Florida.
Betty Xie
Editor-in-Chief of the influential Chinese culinary magazine, โChinese Restaurant News.โ
Jet Tila
Thai celebrity chef with multiple appearances on โIron Chef Americaโ and culinary world records.
Martin Yan
Longtime PBS and Food Network host, advocating for the innovation and promotion of Asian cuisine in North America.
Dr.Jim Yu
Chairperson, World Languages Department ยท Miami Dade College - Wolfson Campus
Operation Team
Jane Zuo
Administrator
ACAI Administrator
Dr.Tongyin Yang
Admission Director
Dr. Yang earned his Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2004