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Ga. school district hires a Ritz Carlton chef

Morgan Dockery is switching from cooking at a posh hotel to feeding 20,000 kids every day.

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Dallas school district rolls out ‘Smart Boxes’

During lunches at Dallas Independent this fall, the new grab-and-go “Smart Boxes” will offer a variety of offerings such as hummus, sandwiches, bistro salad samplers and wraps.

The changeover will be completed by next month, according to the school.

After parents raised questions about Kingsport City Schools’ fall menu choices, the new nutrition director explained that student tastes drive menus and that those menus also must meet numerous federal requirements.

The new cafe at Mile Bluff Medical Center will offer made-to-order entrée salads, grab-and-go foods, sandwiches and replaces an employee seating area with vending machines.

Rep. Todd Rokita (R) says that students going back to school this fall are unlikely to have tastier lunches because administration officials won't "roll back" strict nutritional standards

Mazzone, the Albany region’s largest catering company, will now manage dining services for the 250 residents at Avilia Retirement Community.

Many school cafeterias struggle to prepare fresh, healthy meals because of outdated kitchens, but the School Food Modernization Act could bring those outdated facilities up to date.

The Clare is focusing on enhanced dining with menus ranging from tapas—with drink pairings—to rustic Italian and Japanese.

Democrats are calling on Republicans to cancel Restaurant Associates’ contract unless Senate cafeteria workers’ wages are raised.

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