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Chef Tomica is an attorney-turned-chef who changed career paths after attending the Institute of Culinary Education. The Manhattan chef, who previously owned her own catering and events company, focuses on Caribbean and Southern cuisines, as well as New American and Asian. While Chef Tomica enjoyed hosting weddings and private parties, she is now more interested in the teaching side of cooking, and looks forward to educating guests on new techniques.

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Kick your soul food skills up a notch with Chef Tomica's menu of modernized classics. Join Chef Tomica for this not-to-be-missed class on soul food cooking. Chef Tomica brings years of professional catering and teaching experience to this fun and informative class. If you thought you knew soul food, think again....

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Learn how to make the ultimate gourmet brunch with Chef Tomica. In this fun and engaging class you will learn how to make a brunch as good as your favorite restaurant's. From flipping the perfect omelette every time to making fluffy buttermilk biscuits, Chef Tomica will be your guide. Learn how to prepare...

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Chef Tomica's Overall Rating

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Jess

03/14/17

I thoroughly enjoyed Chef Tomica’s class. She focused on flavor and traditional Caribbean techniques like marinating chicken and cooking rice to perfection! It was delicious, brunch-style comfort food.

03/14/17

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