by Jon Khanna | Jan 23, 2018 | Press
Catch up on all the stories about EDWINS and Knife Skills that hit the news recently! First up the we saw the nomination in New York Magazine’s “Grub Street”, as well as Eater.com...
by Jon Khanna | Jan 18, 2018 | Blog
On Jan. 17, 2018, EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute achieved something many in the culinary world never attain: an invitation to cook at the revered James Beard House in New York City. Thank you and congratulations to the graduates, students and staff who...
by Jon Khanna | Dec 23, 2017 | Blog
EDWINS Restaurant is closed on Christmas Day so students and staff can enjoy their families – and we want to say thank you to a member of the EDWINS family, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church! Our Lady of Peace has been a unwavering supporter of the EDWINS mission...
by Jon Khanna | Dec 22, 2017 | Blog
If you need a last-minute gift, EDWINS has you covered. After all, it’s the most wonderful time of the year – so here are five ways to spread some cheer! 1. Gift cards for a cause Stop into EDWINS Restaurant to purchase gift cards of all denominations any time...
by Jon Khanna | Dec 20, 2017 | Blog
We truly believe EDWINS is a community resource, available for all who need a second chance. An important part of our community is the faith partners who help us by welcoming our students into their parishes, providing financial and in-kind donations, and volunteering...
by Jon Khanna | Dec 18, 2017 | Blog
We welcomed a new class of students on Dec. 18 to begin their intensive three-week orientation learning about food sanitation and safety, culinary math, the EDWINS menu and the foundations of guest relations. Once they start their hands-on training in the dining room...
by Jon Khanna | Dec 7, 2017 | Blog
We are excited to announce that on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, EDWINS will be cooking at the James Beard Foundation in New York City! Continuing in the long-standing tradition of great chefs the likes of Charlie Trotter, Jacques Pépin and Marcus Samuelsson and...
by Jon Khanna | Dec 6, 2017 | Press
CLEVELAND, Ohio – “Knife Skills,” the documentary that details the sweat equity and heart that went into opening Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute in Shaker Square, has made the Oscars short list. This year, there were 77 eligible entries...
by Jon Khanna | Dec 2, 2017 | Blog
The EDWINS Second Chance Life Skills Center is filled with the Christmas spirit thanks to very generous ‘elves’ from Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Cleveland Heights! We had a wonderful time decorating with the volunteers from St. Paul’s and...
by Jon Khanna | Dec 1, 2017 | Blog
Many people don’t realize that EDWINS also has a reach inside Ohio’s prisons, and we’re in our second year of offering EDWINS Culinary Clubs to inmates around the state. As a way to connect with potential students and to keep their hope strong during...
