Save the best for the last…
They say times flies when you are having fun…here we are almost near the end of the semester. It seems just like yesterday that we served move-in day meals and the lobster dinner was not that long ago. Classes are almost done, finals are coming and the holidays are just around the corner. Our catering department and University Club have been busy with many holiday-related events lately; it might just be the best time of the year afterall.
At UMass Dining, we always try to pull a rabbit out of the hat to finish off the year. This one is no exception; there will be 4 upcoming specials in two weeks. We want you to have fun and have good memories of the food before the holidays. As you know, food is a great tool to build community and to help bring about calmness and reassurance during the exam period. Martha, our special events manager, has come up with several events that might blow your socks off. Several of us have had to pick up the slack while Martha has been recovering from surgery. Sometimes, you don’t know how much a person has worked or is missed until she/he is off for a while. The good news is Martha is back part time now and we will move ahead with the specials as planned.
1. Ultimate Chef Showdown December 9 at Berkshire DC 5-9 pm
This is a first for us and for any colleges to have 3 schools, plus UMass, join together for a culinary showdown as part of the Visiting College Chef Series. Billed as 16 dishes • 8 chefs • 4 schools • Southern soul food, Authentic Mexican dishes, Seafood cerviche and New England favorites will be served. It will be a food extravaganza night I don’t think you will want to miss.
2. Starry Starry Night December 10 at Franklin, Worcester and Hampshire 5-9 pm
To celebrate the season, we are featuring many local foods from free range turkey, and New England seafood, to many native vegetables and bread pudding from our own UMass bakeshop. It is all local fare at its best.
3. Midnight Buffet December 14 at all DCs, 9 to midnight
This annual exam treat time will feature many of your favorite late-night brunch items, plus healthy options such as fresh fruit, salad and low-calorie desserts
4. Extended Hours to 2:00 am at Worcester and Berkshire
You asked for it and you got it. Take a break from your studies or study at the DC; we will have many light foods to serve you, on top of great coffee and hot chocolate.
Afterall, this might just be the best time of the year.
This is Ken Toong and thank you for keeping UMass Dining at the top.
Ken Toong
Director
Contact Ken at ktoong@mail.aux.umass.edu
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