Odette Fada

Lecturing Instructor, The Culinary Institute of America | Hyde Park, NY

Odette Fada is lecturing instructor of culinary arts at the Culinary Institute of America. After earning a degree in culinary arts in Italy and working with Gianfranco Vissani in Orvieto and Rome, Chef Odette Fada went to Los Angeles to become chef for the renowned Rex Il Ristorante by Mauro Vincenti. Chef Fada has cooked for Italian enthusiasts as well as Oscar® parties and the Grammy® Awards, all while searching for the finest Italian ingredients available. In 1996, Fada went on to the famous San Domenico New York, Tony May's restaurant on Central Park South in Manhattan. Starting Spring 2010, Chef Fada became consulting chef for few major Italian pasta companies. After four years teaching Italian Regional cuisine at the Puglia Culinary Centre, Chef Fada joined The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, managing the kitchen of Caterina De Medici Restaurant. She has been honored with various nominations including the James Beard Award, the White Truffle Award, Wine Spectator, Forchetta d'oro in Brescia, and Italian Culinary Master Chef. (Hyde Park, NY)