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New Smithsonian museum unveils cafeteria

 By FSD Staff on Sep. 19, 2016

The eatery aims to serve as an extension of the exhibits.

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How Western Michigan found balance in its new multiconcept operation

 By Alaina Lancaster on Sep. 15, 2016

Planning, designing, menuing and launching just one restaurant is no small feat—but at Western Michigan University’s new Valley Dining Center, nine microrestaurants will open for business this fall.

Design

Tap into diners’ talents for dining room decor

By Lisa Arnett on Sep. 15, 2016

Operations are starting to follow suit of K-12 student murals, making the most of the artistic talents of diners sitting right there at the table.

Design

Tour Duke’s Eataly-inspired union

By Alaina Lancaster on Sep. 06, 2016

The new student union nabbed the food hall’s concept and even one of its designers.

Design

Peek inside Dropbox’s cafeteria turned corporate oasis

By FSD Staff on Aug. 29, 2016

The tech company’s new eatery—which features six food stations, a cafe and a juice bar—was designed to transport employees out of the office. 

Design

Virtual tour: Penn State amps amenities with dining commons revamp

By Benita Gingerella on Aug. 25, 2016

Extended breakfast hours, private dining areas, a fresh produce market and more await students this school year. 

Steal This Idea

New dining ideas take off with the new school year

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 23, 2016

Over the summer, a number of college dining programs cooked up some new ideas to greet returning students.

Design

Take a look inside Valley Dining Center and its fresh approach to allergen-friendly dining

By Alaina Lancaster on Aug. 23, 2016

Western Michigan University’s recently opened dining hall takes action stations to a whole new level. 

Design

A c-store approach to home cooking

By Sara Rush Wirth on Aug. 15, 2016

Snap Kitchen leans on a c-store-style layout and scratch-made packaged items to compete with home cooking and supermarkets.

Operations

5 lessons from operators’ first food trucks

By Alaina Lancaster on Aug. 15, 2016

Operators have come a long way since the days of their first food trucks. Learn from these FSDs’ mobile adventures to keep trucking without a hitch.

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