Chocolate Day

Chocolate Day is the perfect opportunity to eat you favorite chocolates in ample portions. Do you really need another excuse to over indulge with your favorite food treat? We didn't think so. Did you know? Chocolate is a vegetable. It comes from the Cacao tree found in tropical rain forests. We don't need to tell […]

Halloween Costume Contest

Come in the Dining Center in costume for the chance to win a prize for “Best Costume.” While you're there be sure to try various Halloween taste treats!

World Vegan Day

World Vegan Day is an annual event celebrated by vegans around the world every November 1st. The benefits of veganism for humans, non-human animals, and the natural environment will be celebrated at the Pure station with entrees that include carrot oso buco, roasted fingerling potatoes with rosemary and thyme, stewed white beans with jalapenos, and […]

Sandwich Day

The sandwich is believed to be the namesake of John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, following the claim that he was the inventor of the sandwich. This day honors one of America’s most popular lunch items. Come by Center Stage to have one of our featured sandwiches or make your own at the deli on […]

Celebrate November Birthdays

It's a piece of cake to celebrate birthdays of students who were born in November by coming by Center Stage.

Nacho Day

Celebrate ‘Taqueria Tuesday’ in a slightly different way when we serve nachos at the Dining Center, Max and Paramount Cafés

Chef’s Table: Impossible Burger Tasting

Center Stage

Stop by Center Stage at lunch to sample the Impossible Burger. The Impossible Burger contains no animal products, is nut-free and dairy free. A burger made entirely from plant proteins that taste as meaty as a hamburger, impossible! No, it's an Impossible Burger!!

Diwali – Taste of Southeast Asia

Dining Center

Diwali, Deepavali or Dipavali is the Hindu festival of lights, which is celebrated every autumn in the northern hemisphere. One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, Diwali symbolises the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance". Honor the celebration by trying some of great dishes with the taste […]

Cappuccino Day

Backstage Cafe

Honor the day with a friend at the Backstage Café and a Buy One, Get One Promotion.

Sushi Bar on Friday

Dining Center

Roll into your weekend with vegetarian sushi, california rolls with salmon, spicy tuna rolls, california crab rolls, and edamame salad.

Cooking is an Art and a Science: Chiffonade

Dining Center

Another featured cooking technique as part of our "Cooking is an Art and a Science" is chiffonade that we use to create delicate ribbons of leafy vegetables or herbs with an easy-to-master knife skill. We stack the leaves, roll them into a cylinder, then slice thinly crosswise for an elegant, eye-catching garnish for pasta, salad, […]

“Friendsgiving Dinner”

Dining Center

Come join us in the Dining Center for a classic, american home-style dinner where you can give thanks to all that you have and celebrate the friendships you enjoy with your fellow classmates.