Old Eatery to House Culinary Classes

The new Orange County School of Culinary Arts is expected to open this fall.

After a six-month search, the North Orange County Regional Occupation Program found a place for culinary arts classes, which have seen rapid enrollment growth.

The site is a former restaurant that has been vacant for about six months. It is on Orangethorpe Avenue near Harbor Boulevard. A carpentry class has already started renovating the interior, said Pat Hansmeyer, a spokeswoman for the occupation program.

Students will be able to choose from a list of classes at the new school, including gourmet food presentation and decoration, baking, and soups and sauces.

The school’s restaurant, which will seat about 200, will provide banquet facilities for service groups and school district functions. Information: (714) 776-2170.