the restaurant at The Art Institute of Philadelphia

When you dine at Petite Passion, you are a guest in a restaurant being operated by students studying Culinary Arts at The Art Institute of Philadelphia. These students each spend eleven weeks in Petite Passion, either preparing your meal or in the dining room as your server. Each student gains valuable dining room knowledge while preparing to be a successful chef.

Over the course of their schooling, our students study International, Classical, and American Regional cooking. They spend time in Baking, Pastry and Dessert Presentation as well. At Petite Passion, the students bring together the skills they have learned over their first year to create a delicious and varied menu.

At Petite Passion, it is our pleasure to present to you the lessons of the students of Culinary Arts at The Art Institute of Philadelphia.

2300 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
reservations: 215.405.6766
fax: 215.405.6763

 
Chef William Tillinghast, C.E.C., A.A.C.
Academic Director, Culinary Arts
Education:
A.O.S., Culinary Institute of America, NY.
At The Art Institute: since 1999
Professional Experience:
Chef Tillinghast has over twenty Five years of experience working in Restaurants, Country Clubs, University Dining Services, and Hotels. Chef Tillinghast is an active member of the American Culinary federation at the local and national level.

Accolades / Awards: National ACF Presidential medallion (2004); Inductee American Academy of Chefs (2002); American Culinary Federation National Star Award (2001); American Culinary Federation, Philadelphia Chapter, Chef of the Year (1998) and President’s Award (1993); Lifetime recognition from The International Wine and Food Society (1994) and four Certificates of Recognition (1995, 1992, 1991, 1980); L'aigle D'or selected top 100 new restaurants in USA Esquire magazine (1980); Certificate of Recognition, Chain Des Rotisseurs (1980). Membership: Board member of the American Culinary Federation.