99 THINGS YOU WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE GOING TO CULINARY SCHOOL is the first book of its kind. In its pages, Regina Varolli—who grew up in restaurants and is a contributor to Huffington Post / Food—offers indispensable advice gathered over a lifetime spent with industry professionals. Full of insightful quotes from chefs like Bobby Flay, Emeril Lagasse, Duff Goldman, Marcus Samuelsson, and Susur Lee, 99 THINGS YOU WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE GOING TO CULINARY SCHOOL will help everyone from high school students to career changers make the best decision about their education and career.This easy-to-read book also reveals insights on making the most of school—or no school, and is packed with information you won’t find anywhere else. 99 THINGS YOU WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE GOING TO CULINARY SCHOOL is a must read for anyone contemplating an education and a career in the dynamic, competitive culinary industry."All paths to or around culinary school should lead through Regina Varolli's definitive guide."—Will Blunt, Managing Editor, StarChefs.com"Finally, an answer to every question I've ever gotten about Cooking Schools. Before you write that tuition check be sure to make a smaller investment and read 99 Things You Wish You Knew Before Going To Culinary School. It will help you make the right choices for you."—Bobby Flay, Chef/Owner Mesa Grill and Bar Americain"Regina Varolli sheds much needed light on many of the mysterious and illusive questions we all have faced. In 99 Things You Wish You Knew Before Going To Culinary School, you are given all the tools you need to make an educated and honest decision about culinary school."—Johnny Iuzzini, Author Dessert FourPlay, James Beard award winner, head judge Top Chef Just Desserts"Read this book and I guarantee you will have a better understanding if the culinary industry is right for you."—Jerome Landrieu, Director, Barry Callebaut Chocolate Academy