The CIA Bakery Café Bakes for Thanksgiving
Freshly Prepared Pies and Desserts Available for Purchase to Ease Holiday Hassles
San Antonio, TX, November 16, 2011 – Thanksgiving in San Antonio will be especially delicious when it features freshly made pies and desserts prepared by The Culinary Institute of America (CIA). In addition to its usual selection of pastries, individual desserts, and breads, the college's CIA Bakery Café is presenting special seasonally themed desserts for the holiday.
"In addition to our delicious Apple, Pecan, and Pumpkin Pies, we also are offering special desserts like Coconut Cake with Pumpkin Butter and Toasted Petitas, Pumpkin French Macarons, Candied Apple Pound Cake, and a variety of fresh specialty breads," says Jake Griffin, manager at the CIA Bakery Café.
Pumpkin Pies can be purchased for $14.00 each and Apple and Pecan Pies are $18.00 each.
All pre-orders must be received by Friday, November 18, 2011, and can be made in person at the café or by calling 210-554-6464. Orders may be picked up on Tuesday, November 22 and Wednesday, November 23 at the CIA Bakery Café. The restaurant will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 24.
The café is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The casual restaurant offers a savory lunch menu of sandwiches, soups, and salads; as well as desserts and breads for dining in or takeout.
About The Culinary Institute of America
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is an independent, not-for-profit college offering bachelor's and associate degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts as well as certificate programs in culinary arts, Latin cuisines, and wine and beverage studies. As the world's premier culinary college, the CIA provides thought leadership in the areas of health & wellness, sustainability, and world cuisines & cultures through research and conferences. The CIA has a network of 43,000 alumni that includes industry leaders such as Grant Achatz, Anthony Bourdain, Cat Cora, Dan Coudreaut, Steve Ells, Roy Choi, Johnny Iuzzini, Charlie Palmer, and Roy Yamaguchi. In addition to its degree programs, the CIA offers courses for professionals and enthusiasts, as well as consulting services in support of innovation for the foodservice and hospitality industry. The college has campuses in Hyde Park, NY; St. Helena, CA; San Antonio, TX; and Singapore.
For more information, visit the CIA online at www.ciachef.edu.
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