Mr. Sessarego is maître d’ instructor in the Apple Pie Bakery Café, one of five public restaurants on the CIA’s main campus in Hyde Park, NY. The award-winning restaurant is also a classroom for students in the CIA’s baking and pastry arts degree program, and the final course before baking and pastry arts majors earn their associate degree. Mr. Sessarego teaches Beverages and Customer Service, a course that explores various models of beverage service, including hot and cold drinks and a range both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Students also focus on food and beverage pairing as well as sales and service.