Summer patio program launching at Benchmark
A new summer patio program is launching at Benchmark, NC’s renowned teaching restaurant at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake.…
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Benchmark serves up sizzling summer menu
Get ready to whet your appetite; Benchmark Restaurant is cooking up something special for summer. On June 17, they’re rolling out a brand-new menu that…
Grad Spotlight 2025: Dean’s Award recipient Chevell Clarke
For Chevell Clarke, convocation marks the end of a challenging but transformative chapter in her life, one that began in Jamaica and led to NC’s Culinary…
Benchmark opens lunch reservations for Spring Convocation Week
Benchmark Restaurant is rolling out a special lunch service during Spring Convocation – and reservations are now open. The teaching restaurant, located…
A Chef’s Journey Featured Alumni: Quentin Petkovich
Culinary Management graduate Quentin Petkovich will join one of his former NC professors in the Benchmark kitchen on March 22 as a featured alumnus for A…
Chef Oscar Turchi offers a taste of la dolce vita at Benchmark
Known for its wines and rich culinary traditions, Piedmont, Italy is where Chef Oscar Turchi’s journey began and it’s the inspiration behind the…
A Chef’s Journey Featured Alumni: Anthony Greco
Anthony Greco is a Niagara-based chef, and Niagara College alum who, after 20 years of industry experience, returned to his alma mater in 2024 as Benchmark…
Culinary Innovation students diversify their experience with case study focused on energy conservation
This spring, students in the Culinary Innovation and Food Technology (Co-op) program put their unique expertise to good use to find ways to save energy in…
Snapshots: A Chef’s Journey with Erin Circelli and Isa Mottiar
Chefs Isa Mottiar and Erin Circelli shared the spotlight, along with a menu inspired by their personal journeys, in front of a sold-out crowd on April 3. The…
The perfect blend: Two culinary journeys, one unforgettable event
Chefs Isa Mottiar and Erin Circelli will share the culinary spotlight at a highly anticipated dinner event on April 3. Called ‘A Chef’s Journey,’ the…