Chelsea

Chelsey Conrad

Line Cook
Zahav, Philadelphia

When did you first become interested in your field of work?

What made you decide to go to CIC?

Culinary school in Charleston, plus my own apartment. Yeahh!

What was the most important thing that you learned at CIC?

The importance of mentorship

What was your first paid position in your field?

Breakfast/prep cook at Bella Trio in Charlotte, N.C.

What has been the highlight in your career so far?

Traveling to Israel and experiencing the cuisine I love firsthand

What would be your advice for CIC students?

Network with chefs and get as much real-world experience as possible.

At 181 Palmer, your dining experience is presented by the students and instructors of the Culinary Institute of Charleston. We invite you to select one item per course, please. There is a prix-fixe price of three courses for $15 per person. Reservations are available for parties up to four people at 12, 12:15, 12:30 and 12:45 p.m. on available dates. Dates, times and menu items offered are subject to change. Payments may only be made with credit or debit cards.

To Make Reservations:

You may make your reservation for 181 Palmer and receive a confirmation for it through OpenTable or by email.

Please do not consider reservations confirmed until you receive a confirmation phone call, unless reserving through OpenTable. Please let us know as soon as possible if you need to make any changes to your reservation.

Confirmation calls are usually made within three (3) working days of the initial request. If you reserve through OpenTable, your reservation is immediately confirmed and we will not make a follow-up call.

Unreserved spaces will be re-advertised to TTC staff and students on a daily first-come, first-served basis as they become available.