In light of recent dining hall health code issues, UChicago Dining’s explanations prioritize public image over honest accountability.
Topic: dining
Dining hires external reviewer
In light of the recent health inspection failures and growing student concerns, UChicago Dining has signed a contract with external food health consultant National Everclean Services, according to a statement on the Dining Web site. In a previous statement on…
Half baked
Short-term fixes clearly not sufficient as dining hall health concerns continue to resurface.
Students react to dining inspection failures
Dining has been searching for an external health inspector prompted by the inspection problems this spring.
Facebook food fight
Online griping won’t do much to fix larger issues with campus dining.
BJ lounges revisited
In order to compensate for repurposing of the Burton-Judson Club Rooms as dining space, the B-J house lounges and basement common area are scheduled to be renovated over the summer, according to University spokesperson Jeremy Manier. The renovations will include…
A full plate
Smart planning will help ease pain as Pierce closure next year increases strain on dining halls.
Catering to your market
A lack of publicity surrounding the RSO Catering Fund undermines its usefulness as a student resource.
Bart Mart to get IHOP?
Sonic and Steak ‘n Shake are also being considered for Bart Mart’s revamp next year.
Updated: Cathey reopens today after closing Thursday night
Update as of Dec. 4 at 5 p.m.: Cathey Dining Commons reopened earlier today. Cathey Dining Commons remains closed four days after it failed two consecutive inspections, the second of which took place last Thursday. UChicago Dining and Aramark performed…
Cathey fails health inspection, closes
Students who rely on the dining hall for sustenance will be compensated with Maroon dollars and extended hours at other dining locations.
Liquor license to loosen up Logan for late Nov.
Although it has had many “soft openings,” the Logan Café will soon have a hard opening and be one of the few campus locations to serve alcohol.
Bart Mart to turn up the heat
The late-night campus convenience store is slated to close for renovations this summer.
Student input helps increase halal offerings
Halal offerings are now available daily at two dining halls.
O-Issue 2012: Dining halls
The dining halls have everything you could “want,” and then “some”
From campus to compost, tons of food go uneaten
Pierce contributes enough waste to warrant pick-ups twice a week, while South and Bartlett each send about half that to be composted.
Qdoba to open in Hutch Commons this fall
Students are excited about the addition of the popular Mexican chain.
Zimmer talks financial aid at open forum
President Zimmer discussed housing, dining, financial aid, and more over coffee and donuts yesterday afternoon.
Clarke’s opening met with lukewarm reception
Students encountered long waits in the week following the opening of the 24/7 diner.
At community kitchen, a troubled past boils away
Lamont Herron found an outlet for his passion when poverty and crime were all around him.
Photo: Jamba Juice opens in Ratner Athletic Center
Subway to bring healthy options to Midway Mart
A Subway will open in Midway Market by the beginning of January, according to Director of Campus Dining Richard Mason.
Not enough on our plate
The Phoenix Plan’s lack of viable meal exchange options undermines its success.
Dining changes encounter obstacles
Dining administrators are re-evaluating parts of the University’s new dining plan after fewer students than expected have been utilizing the Phoenix meal plan and the meal exchange program.
Jamba comes to Ratner; Chipotle in talks
With Noodles, Etc. newly in place in Hutch, and Jamba Juice and Red Mango coming soon, the University is setting its sights on Chipotle.
Fourth meal deemed likely for next year
The huge success of the Fourth Meal pilot program has led Administrators to consider including the program in next year’s dining plan.
Fourth Meal philanthropy
Late-night dining could expand past student body and involve the less fortunate
Fourth Meal marked by huge turn-out
According to numbers collected by dining administrators, more people turned out for late-night dining at South Campus then they do for other meals during the day. Going into the pilot run, advisory board members were hoping it could attract a fraction of its current figures.
Playing the lottery
Students staying in housing are in a game of blind man’s bluff due to a lack of information
SG town hall focuses on dining future, workers’ contracts
Last night, student government brought together administrators to talk about housing and dining issues to a packed house in the Booth School.
Dining halls to stay open late
Late Night Dining will grace Pierce and South Campus for pilot programs seventh- and eighth-weeks.
New start for late night dining
Plans are on the table for late night dining in the residential dining halls, instead of the current fare at Hutch Commons.
First floor café set to replace Ex Libris, student jobs in doubt
Administrators are still deciding if the new café, which is set to open in the fall, will be student-run or professionally catered.
Easy to stomach
Late-night dining is worth another shot, if issues with location and hours are addressed
Pub may switch from Medici to dining services
The Pub may be operated by the food service provider that takes over residential dining areas and campus cafés as part of the Global Dining Initiative.
With dining contracts ending, U of C calls for bids
Aramark’s and all but one campus café’s contracts are expiring over the next few months, and administrators are hoping to use the chance to unify and improve campus dining.
Two Hyde Park cafés rank high in city-wide survey
Istria Café and Robust Coffee Lounge were recently named in Time Out Chicago’s list of the top fifteen coffeehouses in the city.
Forum brings dining questions to the table
With the expiration of Aramark’s residential dining contract in June, the University has started to reevaluate its dining system. The forum went over the plans and evaluations that have been put to action.
Higher costs force Metra Istria to close
The new Café 57 won’t serve gelato or paninis, but aims to be more “bike-friendly” by offering whole fruit smoothies, fruit cups, homemade ice cream, and hoagies, said co-owner Tony Wilkins (M.B.A. ’86).
Campus Dining
Or, Why Mom Shouldn’t Worry You’ll Go Hungry
Hutch offering late night breakfast
The pilot late-night food program, which runs until midnight from Monday to Thursday, will be used by Aramark to gauge the need for after-hours dining on campus.
Made to order
Aramark fulfills long-standing student request for late-night dining
Dining exemptions policy too strict, petition says
The Housing Office allows students with medical and religious dietary needs to request exemption from the mandatory unlimited meal plan, but the petition organizers say that the system is too harsh, preventing some students from leaving a costly plan they rarely use.
Fed up
The Administration should reintroduce meal plan choices to better meet student needs
Bartlett halts food capers
Dining hall oficials said students who snuck in without paying drained the food stations that were already struggling to feed diners who were biting off more than they could chew.
Flex and flexibility
The new Flex Dollars policy eats away at a benefit to student life.
First year meal price falls
Next year’s new unlimited residential meal plan will cost $4,560, the office of undergraduate student housing announced Monday.
Upperclassmen can retain minimum option in finalized unlimited meal plan
Upperclassmen may opt for the minimum or moderate plans, but no students graduating after the class of 2011 will have that option.