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Last Updated: 07/02/08

Dining Services Committed to Social Responsibility

Tray with WingsUConn Dining has Chosen to Move Towards a Trayless Dining Program
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A University of Connecticut Department of Dining Services culinary team consisting of Derek Carlsen, Dorothy Hamerstrom, Angela Clark and Lisa Charbonneau took a silver medal at the UMass Culinary Competition held Friday June 20, 2008 at The University of Massachusetts, Amherst Campus Berkshire Dining Commons. Competition was from a field of 15 teams.

Buzz Created by UConn's Sustainability Project
The University of Connecticut is in the midst of a sustainability project that is transforming the way students eat, and live, on campus. The focus is on locally grown food, and the newest local product is creating a buzz on campus. Steven Anthony is an assistant manager for one of the Dining Halls at UConn. He says employees are encouraged to find local food--vegetables and milk from local farmers, bread baked on campus, and even chickens raised in an on-campus coop. Read/Hear more...

UConn establishes beehives to produce honey
The University of Connecticut's dining halls have a new source of honey for its menu.

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Dining Services Blog
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Recyclemania Program
UC Cafes are participating in the national Recyclemania Program. Click here for details. http://www.ecohusky.uconn.edu/Recyclemania.html

BBQ Dinner, Friday, August 29th
Join us during normal dining hours @ Buckley
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Decorate Your Own Cupcake, Wednesday, September 3rd
Join us during normal dining hours @ North
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  • CUPS NO LONGER AVAILABLE PDF

    As part of UConn’s Department of Dining Services continuing efforts to "Go Green", disposable cups will no longer be available. Please bring your own EcoHusky mug or other recyclable container to use.

    We thank you and appreciate your understanding in our on-going efforts to support social responsibility on campus.
View Recipes From Home!

View our listing of Recipes from Home that we've selected to serve at UConn!

Greetings from Dennis Pierce, Director of Dining Services

Welcome to the Fall 2008 Semester!

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Dining Services is an Award Winning Department!
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The University of Connecticut’s Department of Dining Services Wins 2008 MenuMasters Award for Spa Foods – the First University to Win This Award!!!
MenuMasters: Honoring Excellence and Innovation in Culinary Research and Development
The University of Connecticut’s Department of Dining Services’ new line of Spa Foods has been chosen as the winner of the 2008 MenuMasters Award in the category of Healthful Innovations. Learn more »»

  • 2008 Campbell's Golden Ladle Award
  • 2008 - Silver Medal – UMass 14th Annual Chef Culinary Competition
  • First Place - 2007 NACUFS Local Recipe Contest - Vegetarian

NACUFS Loyal E. Horton

  • 2008 - Gold Medal – Residence Hall Dining: Single Stand-Alone Concept/Outlet - Whitney/Local Routes Dining facility
  • 2007 - Silver Medal – Retail Sales: Multiple Concepts/Outlets – Union Street Market
  • 2006 – Silver Medal – Residence Hall Dining/Theme Dinner – Whitney Dining
  • 2005 – Bronze Medal – Retail Sales – Multiple Concepts/Outlets – Chuck & Augie’s and Union Street Concessions
  • 2004 - Bronze Medal - Residence Hall Dining - Single Stand-Alone Concept/Outlet - NOSH Kosher Kitchen

NACUFS Culinary Winners

  • Derek Carlson - 2008 Regional Silver Medal
    Seared Striped Bass, Sautéed Corn, Leeks and Caramelized Pancetta over Arugula with a Wild Mushroom Crema
  • Ann Marie Meres - 2007 Regional Bronze Medal
    Marinated Pan Seared Tofu with Pecan Crust on a haystack of Stir Fried Vegetables with pools of Orange Glaze and Pomegranate reduction
  • Lisa Charbonneau - 2006 Regional Silver Medal
    Chicken Ragu in a Hush Puppy Bowl
  • Robert Mattia Slater - 2005 Regional Bronze Medal
    Pan Seared Loin of Lamb with Hunter Sauce and Seasonal Vegetables
  • Lisa Charbonneau - 2005 Regional Gold Medal/2005 National Bronze Medal
    Pan Roasted Lamb Loin with Gorgonzola Sauce and Pear Chutney accompanied by Papparadelle with Walnuts and Beet Sauté
  • Zuli Leon - 2004 Regional Bronze Medal
    Sesame Crusted Salmon with Tropical Mint Salsa

Quote of the Day

Eat well, enjoy your life, pursue your dreams.

- C. Dennis Pierce

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