French Culinary Institute names Bay Area deans: David Kinch and
Emily Luchetti  David Kinch and Emily Luchetti are the newest
deans of the FCI.  With the Bay Area campus of the French
Culinary Institute officially up and running, the celebrated
cooking school has named two local chefs as its deans.  David
Kinch (Manresa) and Emily Luchetti (Waterbar/Farallon) are the
newest additions to the International Culinary Center’s roster
of deans, which includes six other famous food folks: Jacques
Pepin, Alain Sailhac, Andre Soltner, Jacques Torres, Alan
Richman, and Cesare Casella.  So what exactly does being a dean
involve? Well, in addition to being involved in things like
curriculum guidance and student juries, Kinch and Luchetti will
each have their own scholarships. Probably most significantly,
Kinch and Luchetti will each have a class, too. For Kinch’s
(classic culinary arts), it will culminate in a visit to Love
Apple Farms; for Luchetti’s (classic pastry arts), it will
involve an exclusive session with her.