Dinning Lab at the International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Jacksonville.

The dinning lab will open to the public in the Fall quarter! The name of the room is still being explored as students form all majors and arts are creating creative ideas that shows the "culinary exploration and world cuisine" theme. The hours will begin running Wednesday- Friday form 11- 2 for lunch. The menu will offer a gourmet lunch for about $20.00 or less. All the tips and gratuity collected for our student service are placed in a student scholarship and needs fund. So support our restaurant and support our culinary students as they, learn, explore, discover, lead, serve, and share the culinary arts!

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