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Whoo Deli wows Rice students

 Mar. 10, 2014

Traditionally, Rice University, in Houston, has contracted out retail spaces to local restaurateurs. That includes an Asian restaurant, a Mediterranean grill and a convenience store, all operated by outside entities, according to Executive Chef Johnny Curet.

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Peanut butter bar

 Mar. 06, 2014

In October, our Fresh Start Mondays program at Case Dining Hall, in partnership with the National Peanut Board, featured a peanut butter bar complete with a variety of peanut butter preparations.

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Dining hall to offer vegetarian, vegan station

Mar. 06, 2014

A Bowling Green State University dining facility will be the first dining hall on campus with a vegan and vegetarian friendly station.

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Indiana hospital adds healthier food options to menu

Mar. 05, 2014

Employees and patients at IU Health Arnett Hospital are getting a different kind of dining experience.

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California dining commons host vegetarian cooking competition

Mar. 05, 2014

On Feb. 24, the UC Davis Dining Commons hosted the Green Chef Challenge. Teams of students, each representing one of the three dining commons — Cuarto, Segundo and Tercero — competed to craft a vegetarian dish using produce from the Student Farm.

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Fuel station bars showcase healthy options

By Megan Warmouth on Mar. 04, 2014

Dining services at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln wanted to showcase the healthy options that are served in the dining halls.

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Be careful what you ask for

By Becky Schilling on Mar. 04, 2014

Several years ago, I attended my first Legislative Action Committee (LAC) conference. This was before the 2010 reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act, which put into place the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA).

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Asian inspired

By Kate Parham Kordsmeier on Mar. 03, 2014

Revered for its bold flavors, mouthwatering heat and unique numbing sensation, Szechuan cuisine hits a lot of notes with today’s adventurous diners, says Mark Kim, executive chef at UCLA’s Feast at Rieber Dining Hall.

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Wisconsin university discontinues Meatless Mondays

Feb. 27, 2014

Pork sausages, turkey tacos and baked chicken returned to Blackhawk Commons’ entrée line Monday after the campus dining hall eliminated its Meatless Mondays program due to unpopularity among customers.

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MenuDirections’ cooking "show"

By Paul King on Feb. 27, 2014

During the MenuDirections conference earlier this week in Charlotte, N.C., FoodService Director staged its second culinary competition.

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