International Culinary Institute

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

The International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach at Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) in The Market Common is a hidden gem of the Grand Strand. With world-class facilities and instructors, the quality of education received at the International Culinary Institute (ICI) rivals any other culinary institute in America. Many of the culinary students are then placed in jobs directly after graduating from the program at the over 1,800 restaurants in the Grand Strand ranging from fine dining to southern cooking! 

International Culinary Institute

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The Beach is for Your Best Self
Exploring the garden near the restaurant at Brookgreen Gardens
Finding Healthy AND Delicious at Bay Naturals

Johanna visits Bay Naturals, a healthy grocery store and restaurant that provides delicious, good-for-you food right in the heart of Myrtle Beach.

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Sports at The Beach

The Myrtle Beach area hosts tons of great sporting events per year, ranging from high-profile events like the Myrtle Beach Invitational, Myrtle Beach Bowl and WorldAm Golf Tournament, to national and regional events in track & field, soccer, cheerleading, volleyball, baseball, softball, and so much more. Take a look at everything the Myrtle Beach Regional Sports Alliance has to offer.

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On Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC
BeachellaPalooza 2024 Promo Video

Flock to Mitarry Best for the first annual Beachellapalooza – the world’s first never-ending music festival where fun is forever! Thanks to AI, it has every kind of music you like, with custom-curated lineups suited to each traveler’s unique music taste.

Getting Around Myrtle Beach - New Roads

Find alternative routes to, from and around Myrtle Beach with new roads and highways. New highways such as 31 and 22 can help you avoid Hwy 501 and additional spots where traffic typically builds during the summer season.

60 Miles 60 Seconds

Experience 60 miles of wide beaches along the Grand Strand in South Carolina.

Beyond The Beach: Explore Conway, SC

Conway is a historic river town located just about 15 miles inland from downtown Myrtle Beach. Conway is the county seat for Horry County (the county that encompasses the majority of the Grand Strand) and is ripe with history and culture.

Founded in 1732, many of the homes in downtown Conway are well over 100 years old. In addition to the architecture, the town’s other oldest residents are its beautiful live oak trees which decorate the downtown landscape and are protected by a unique tree ordinance.

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How to Cook a New Orleans Favorite, Crawfish Monica

It's spicy but packed with flavor - Chef Dylan is making Crawfish Monica, which he called Crawfish Angela after his wife. This dish is easy and comes together in minutes. You can also able to sub out shrimp or chicken if you don't have crawfish on hand. Try this New Orleans dish the next time you need to kick it into high gear in the kitchen!

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International Culinary Institute in the News

The International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach has been awarded several prestigious awards that speak to the caliber of the instruction received in the classroom and test kitchens as well as the top-notch chef that graduates from the program.

  • August 2021, Students from ICI of Myrtle Beach competed in the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) national convention and were awarded the overall bronze medal and won best salad course.
  • February 2022, Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is proud to announce that the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach (ICI) earned exemplary status for the Culinary Arts Program presented by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF)
  • March 2022, Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is proud to announce that Abigail Estes, Culinary Arts Technology/Baking and Pastry Arts major at the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach, is one of nine seniors from South Carolina colleges and universities selected for the 2021 Tourism Student Awards

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