Potato Lovers’ Day

Dining Center

Fun Potato Facts: The first cultivated potatoes date back to 500 BC in Peru. Most of the nutrients found in potatoes are in the skin. Sweet potatoes are distant relatives of the common potato. Yams are not potatoes at all, they botanically are considered lilies. The word spud actually means “to dig a small hole […]

Biscotti Day at the Backstage Cafe

Backstage Cafe

In honor of National Biscotti Day, visit Backstage Cafe and enjoy a delicious biscotti with your coffee, hot chocolate, or tea!

Taste of Italy

Dining Center

Chef LaChance and his culinary team will take us on a journey to Italy to enjoy the tastes and aromas of this iconic style of food.

Cafe Au Lait BOGO Weekend

Warm up all weekend long at the Backstage Cafe with our Buy One, Get One offer. Buy any size cafe au lait and get one free.

Taste of New Orleans Brunch

Travel to New Orleans without ever leaving the Dining Center. Chef LaChance are preparing a classic New Orleans brunch featuring gumbo, crawfish, shrimp etouffee, red beans & rice, boudin and many other favorite cuisines of the region.

Academy Awards Week

In the run-up to the 91st Academy Awards viewing party in Center Stage on Sunday, February 24th we'll be featuring events and menued items tied to Hollywood films and the Oscars throughout the week. And, be sure to enter the drawing for the chance to win movie tickets. To enter, vote for the movie you […]

Academy Awards Viewing Party

Emerson Dining and the Delta Kappa Alpha fraternity cordially invite you to an Academy Awards viewing party. Walk the red carpet and enjoy fun foods, a mocktail bar, and a photo booth.

Everything Blueberries

Chef LaChance and his team will wow you with creative blueberry dishes. FUN BLUEBERRY FACTS: Blueberries are a rich source of antioxidants that may support heart health, bone strength, skin health, blood pressure, diabetes management, cancer prevention, and mental health. One cup of blueberries provides 24 percent of a person recommended daily allowance of vitamin […]

Love Food, Love Radishes

As a member of the brassica family, radishes are closely related to broccoli, kale, and cauliflower, and are a great source of fiber. The unique peppery flavor of radishes can help reduce the desire to use added salt on/in foods. Celebrate the radish throughout the Dining Center.

It’s Time for an All Campus Luau

You are cordially invited to MAI E 'AI (come and eat) a wide range of foods with island flavors, sample some tasty beverages and enjoy a hang-loose vibe. We'll have plenty of surprises in store for this fun-filled event.