“People cannot forget the fact that no matter how big we are, we have the ability — and this is what helps us being self-operated — we have the ability to meet the individual student need,” Pierce said.
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After a brief hiatus for repairs, the Food for Thought Food Truck returns to Fairfield Way on Monday, December 2nd.
Hours have changed through December 13th.
Monday – Friday
11:00am-2:00pm
In the event of severe or bad weather, please call 486-4206 to check and see if the food truck is serving.
Food Truck news and information will now be on the UConn Dining Services social media accounts. Follow us for updates at
Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
In addition to our daily entrees, we’re also serving up the following daily specials for fall:
Monday: Potato steak chips – Freshly fried potato chips layered with shaved steak, peppers, onions, yellow cheese sauce and jalapeños. $6.99
Tuesday: Bacon Chicken Ranch Sandwich – A golden fried chicken cutlet topped with bacon and creamy ranch dressing. Served on a grilled brioche roll. $5.99
Wednesday: Avocado Fries – A whole avocado cut into six wedges and deep fried, then seasoned with Kosher salt and a lime. Served with a chipotle aioli dipping sauce. $4.99
Thursday: Turkey Club Wrap – Sliced deli turkey on a garlic herb wrap with bacon, guacamole, lettuce and tomato. $5.99
Friday: Apple Pie Fries – Tempura battered apple wedges sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, drizzled with caramel sauce and topped with whipped cream. Tastes like hot apple pie! $2.99
Cash, Credit Card or Husky Bucks
From Game of Cones to making their own waffles cones, the Dairy Bar has had a sweet year! Congrats to the Dairy Bar, UConn Animal Science and the UConn Creamery for receiving the following awards and mentions:
Making Headlines:
The Dairy Bar was also on the cover of the UConn Dining Services fall edition of UCuisine.
Check out the Dairy Bar scoop! Connect with us on social
Instagram @uconndairybar
facebook.com/UConnDairyBar
twitter.com/UConnDairyBar
https://dining.uconn.edu/uconn-dairy-bar/
UConn Executive Director of Dining Services Dennis Pierce discussed dining trends for Gen Z at the Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators (MUFSO) Conference in October.
Click the image below for the article from Food Management Magazine.
Enter online now through Friday, December 6th, 2019 for a chance to win one of two great prizes from Coca-Cola:
Also, be sure to visit the Union Central Exchange Convenience Store in the Student Union now through December for a great deal on 13.7oz. Dunkin’ Donuts Iced Coffee (assorted flavors): 2 for $5!
Enter here: https://dining.uconn.edu/ucx-entry-form/
Earth, Wok & Fire officially opened on the lower level of the Student Union this week and will offer a fine selection of Asian cuisine.
Its name was created by UConn students, who offered a fitting reference to the two styles of preparation that is offered at this venue.
Customers have a choice of either selecting carefully prepared Asian dishes with zesty and tangy flavors such as General Tso’s Chicken, Beef & Broccoli, and Vegetable Lo Mein or creating their own masterpiece. Customers can build their own dish by selecting a protein, vegetables and a wide selection of sauces and seasonings. Daily specials will also be offered.
Earth, Wok & Fire’s chefs take the time and effort to ensure quality ingredients by making food from scratch every day.
We thank you for your feedback and patience during our opening week.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday 11:00am-7:00pm
Fridays 11:00am-5:00pm
Cash, Husky Bucks, Visa, MasterCard, AmEx, and Discover are accepted.
The Department of Dining Services Bakery, “Not Just Desserts”, will be baking their delicious pies and other baked goods for the 2020 Easter holiday.
New this year – online ordering!! ORDER BY MARCH 31ST!
Important to Note:
Online ordering: you can check out as a guest and do not need to sign up for an account in marketplace.
Paper order forms are still available. The order form should be hand delivered or mailed, with payment to:
Department of Dining Services, 3384 Towers Loop Rd., U-4071, Storrs, CT 06269
Please make checks payable to: UConn Dining Services
For more information call 860-486-3128.
Please pick up all orders on Thursday, April 9th, at the Dining Services’ Bakery/Commissary warehouse, 30 Gurleyville Rd. from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Our money back satisfaction guarantee policy applies. Sorry, no holds or refunds for products not picked up on Thursday, April 9th. All unclaimed baked goods will be donated to charity.
Swipe Out Hunger, is a nation-wide program that collaborates with colleges to help put an end to student hunger and assist those who struggle with food insecurity. The Department of Dining Services and Community Outreach are collaborating with the Dean of Students Office to launch this program at UConn.
Students with a traditional dining plan interested in supporting the program can do so at two, Give-A-Meal events that will be hosted by Dining Services this semester. On Wednesday, October 16th swipes will be accepted at all eight dining units from 4:15pm-7:15pm. Swipe in one time and donate a flex pass. The October 16th donation will go to the UConn Swipes initiative, the Willimantic No Freeze Shelter and the Covenant Soup Kitchen. A donation of $2.50, the raw food cost, is the value of each swipe.
Additionally, anyone interested in supporting the Students First Fund with a direct donation can do so by visiting https://studentaffairs.uconn.edu/students-first-fund/. The Students First Fund was created by the Division of Student Affairs and is supported by private donations. The program supports students who have experienced unanticipated hardship. Your gift enables the University community to demonstrate the care and concern they have for students, reminding them that they are an important and valuable part of the UConn community.
PRIZE ALERT!! Each Dining unit will have a UConn Swipes poster near the check-in on Oct. 16th. Donate your flex pass and then take a picture of the poster to help spread the word on Instagram. Tag @uconndining in your post and you’ll be entered to win a $10 UConn Dairy Bar gift certificate! Some units will also have selfie frames for photos with your dinner crew.
