Students from groups 1-6 and 1-8, accompanied by the head of the department, Dina Fedorova, visited the "Alaska" restaurant, one of the renowned luxury seafood restaurants in Kyiv. Viktor Tymchyshyn, the stakeholder of the "Restaurant Technologies and Food Design" program and the head chef of the restaurant, introduced the first-year students to the establishment's structure and production processes, from sourcing raw materials to organizing service in the dining rooms. The aspiring professionals had the opportunity to interact with the restaurant staff and ask questions to Mr. Tymchyshyn, who kindly shared his own experiences and the rules for successful operation in the restaurant business.

Students from group 1-7, accompanied by their mentor, Professor Olena  Hrabovska, visited the restaurant of authentic Ukrainian cuisine, "Hlek." The owners of the establishment, Maya and Oleksandr Stepovi, true explorers of authentic Kyivan cuisine, passionately shared their insights with the students. They explained the restaurant's concept, revealed the secrets of its popularity in the city, and described the organization of work within the establishment. They also enthusiastically discussed the diversity of Kyivan cuisine, where even borscht can be prepared differently depending on the season.

First-year students and the Department of Technology and Organization of Restaurant Business extend their gratitude to the partner establishments and stakeholders of the educational programs for providing the opportunity for youth to immerse themselves in their future profession, witness it from the inside, and shape their prospects for future career development in the restaurant business!