University Culinary Services
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IN A FLASH: Celebrating the Lunar New Year
To celebrate the Lunar New Year last week, University Culinary Services offered a special menu of Chinese dishes at Eastway Center.
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Fall Food Truck Series Returns to Risman Plaza
For several weeks, in the fall and spring, University Culinary Services invites a selection of local food trucks to offer their tasty treats on Risman Plaza each Wednesday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Students Sample Delicious and Fun Cuisine at Chef Showcase Event
Students were treated to special culinary creations prepared by some of the university's top chefs, along with a chance to win prizes at a Chef Showcase event at Eastway Center and the DI Hub.
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IN A FLASH: Fork In The Road Wednesdays are Here!
University Culinary Services' Fork in the Road food truck is returning to Risman Plaza for lunch on Wednesdays, from June 12-Aug. 7.
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IN A FLASH:A Top Chef Visits Campus!
Cleveland native and celebrity Chef Kenny Gilbert was invited to campus by University Culinary Services to prepare and serve a few of his signature southern-style dishes on April 25 at Eastway Center.
IN A FLASH: Food Truck Finals
On the final Wednesday of the spring semester's Food Truck Series by University Culinary Services, four vendors will assemble on Risman Plaza from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on May 1.
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IN A FLASH: Celebrity Chef on Campus
Cleveland-born celebrity chef Kenny Gilbert is preparing some of his signature classic dishes for students at Eastway Center.
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IN A FLASH: Taste Good Food for a Better Earth (and Campus)
Flashes can sample items from nearly 20 vendors to help University Culinary Services determine which new items to add to on-campus menus.
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IN A FLASH: Food Truck Wednesdays are Back!
The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Spring Food Truck Series begins on Risman Plaza April 3 and continues each Wednesday through May 1.
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The Festival of Love, Colors and Spring
In late March, groups of Indian students on campus celebrated the popular and significant Hindu festival of Holi.