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Beginning as Balducci's fruit stand in Greenwich Village 70 years ago, Baldor Specialty Foods has been curating and delivering the highest quality foods in the world to the restaurant and hospitality industries.

Chefs rely on Baldur for the freshest and most seasonal ingredients, along with new and exciting items that you just can't get elsewhere.

Baldur's ordering process is designed with a chef's schedule and priorities in mind

to get you what you need when you need it.

Baldur is the trusted resource and partner for the region's top chefs.

Learn what Baldur can do for your business today at baldoorfood.com.

Were you into avocado toast before any of your friends?

Do you know how to whip up some cashew cream?

And do you make your own almond milk?

If so, you're our kind of person, and you might be interested in the classes at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts, located in the heart of Manhattan.

Founded in 1977, NGI is the first culinary school

dedicated to healthy cooking to be accredited nationally.

Their professional chef's training program is offered full and part-time,

and several of our favorite chefs are alumni,

including Dirt Candies Amanda Cohen,

Alyssa Wagner of Dimes, and Chloe Koskarelli of Bye Chloe.

Visit the NGI website

to learn how you can transform your life

and your career.

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