Cooking is an Art and a Science: Maillard Browning

Dining Center

Chocolate. Bread crusts. Roasted meats. What do they all have in common? Maillard browning contributes to their mouthwatering flavors. Maillard browning reactions go beyond caramelization (which is the transformation of sugar when heat is applied) because they involve the interplay of carbohydrates and amino acids, the latter of which contributes hundreds of additional flavorful molecules […]

Global Tea Bar

Dining Center

Ah, you're nearing the end of Finals Week with just one day to go...what a better way to relax than with a cup of hot tea. Join us and your friends to sample a wide range of teas from around the world.

WELCOME BACK Bruncheon

Dining Center

We missed you! Join us for a Welcome Back Brunch and enjoy our many of your brunch favs.

Re-Stock Your Fridge and Save 10%

C-Store at the Max

Empty fridge? No problem! Come on over to the C-Store at the Max and pick up a supply of study snacks. If you spend $50.00 or more we'll give you a 10% discount.

Local Artisan Visit: Yolata Yogurt

Dining Center

Stop in the Dining Center and vote for your favorite Yolata flavor. We'll feature the winner it in the coming weeks.

Happy January Birthdays!

Dining Center

If you have a January birthday, you're in great company. (1) Paul Revere, Revolutionary War and Betsy Ross, designed first U.S.flag; (3) 1892- J.R.R. Tolkien, Author of "Lord of the […]

Steel Cut Oatmeal Bar

Dining Center

Stop by the Dining Center to enjoy our steel cut oatmeal and a ton of toppings. Oats are among the healthiest grains on earth. They're a gluten-free whole grain and […]

Global Tea Bar

Dining Center

Join us for a Global Tea Bar and try some of the many exotic teas we'll feature. The benefits of tea go far beyond refreshment. There is plenty of research […]

Artisan Kombucha Tasting

Center Stage

Come by to meet representatives of the Artisan Beverage Cooperative for a taste testing of their Katylyst Kombucha. Based on your response, Dining Services may consider adding kombucha to our […]

Love Food, Love Turmeric

Dining Center

Turmeric is pronounced turr-mer-ick and is a rhizome — an underground stem that resembles a plant’s root. It’s a member of the ginger family. Be sure to try some of […]

(IMPOSSIBLE) BURGERS WERE JUST THE BEGINNING

Dining Center

For a limited time only, taste Impossible’s now-even-more-revolutionary plant-based meat before it’s widely available. Visit the Comforts station in the Dining Center on January 23rd to try Chef Jim Lachance’s Vegan Sausage made with […]

Frozen Hot Chocolate Bar

Center Stage

Frozen Hot Chocolate was made famous by an iconic dessert diner called Serendipity on Manhattan’s Upper East Side in New York City. The signature dessert is a cross between a […]