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 Bringing the Zest. Enhance. Enjoy. Energize. | February 2024

 
The Zest

In This Issue:

Commons & Retail Happenings | Trending Across Campus | Staff Spotlight 

Bites from the Dietitian | Catering Corner

Commons & Retail Happenings

Be sure not to miss out on these important dates!

 

Commons

  • Friday, February 9 - Super Bowl Lunch
    • Game day favorites
    • 11am - 4pm
     
  • Friday, February 9 - Soul Food Dinner
    • Traditional Southern dishes
    • A taste of American history
    • 4:30pm - 7pm 
     
  • Monday, February 12 - Food Waste Event
    • During lunch with the Recycling Center
     
  • Tuesday, February 13 - National Tortellini Day
  • Tuesday, February 13 - Mardi Gras Dinner
    • Traditional dishes
    • King Cake
    • Free Beads - while supplies last
     
  • Wednesday, February 14 - Valentine's Day
    • Check out the chocolate station in the Commons Marketplace
     
  • Wednesday, February 14 - Date Night
  • Saturday, February 17 - Salisbury University Open House
  • Wednesday, February 21 - National Sticky Bun Day
  • Friday, February 23 - Ice Cream Eating Contest
  • Tuesday, February 27 - Paint Night
  • Thursday, February 29 - National Chili Day
    • Chili station at the salad bar
     
  • Thursday, February 29 - Game Night
 
 

Skip the Wait and Order Ahead

  • Gluten-free pasta, pizza and vegan cheese pizza may be ordered in advance by calling 410-548-5598.
 

Chick-fil-A®

  • Did you know you could purchase your favorite sauces by the bottle? Only $2.75 when you use your Gull Card. Enjoy a bottle of Polynesian or ranch on a Sunday.
 

Trending Across Campus: December Specials

Guerrieri Academic Commons, Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company

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      When we think about Valentine's Day we crave chocolate covered strawberries and red velvet cake. Since we're coffee we add the coffee. Stop by and try our chocolate strawberry latte paired with a delicious red velvet muffin.

     

    Guerrieri Academic Commons, Hungry Minds

    • We agree with Chesapeake . . . chocolate and strawberries are a must when it comes to the February holiday. Stop by your all day breakfast hot spot and enjoy a Valentine Toast. Hungry Mind's signature pain perdu sandwiched with cream cheese and strawberries topped with powdered sugar and drizzled with chocolate. 

     

    Guerrieri Student Union, Cool Beans

    • Strawberry blah blah blah we beg to be 'different' stop in and get a little nutty with us at Cool Beans. We have pistachio and you can have it cold, hot, frozen or top our signature cold brew with frothy pistacho cold foam. 
     

    Guerrieri Student Union, Chick-fil-A®

    • To celebrate Valentine’s Day, participating Chick-fil-A restaurants offer select menu items packaged in Heart-Shaped Trays. Customers can choose between 30ct nuggets, 12 brownie halves or 6 chocolate chunk cookies to fill there tray. Nothing says I love you like nuggets. 
     

    Staff Spotlight

    Join our team!

     

    Every month, Dining Services celebrates individuals with exceptional work performance as our departmental employees of the month. Are you a student employee? You could be featured in our next Zest article.

     

    Our student workforce is key to our commitment to quality and an agile program that serves the campus community. Join our team and apply today!

    Bites from the Dietician

    Are you on the lookout for easy ways to boost your health? Look no further! Check out this month's Zest for all you need to know about fermented foods.

     

    What's Inside?

    • Understand the science of fermentation and how it brings food to life—literally!
    • Discover how adding fermented foods to your plate can improve gut health, enhance mood, and even regulate blood sugar.
    • Get to know the most popular fermented foods you can easily find in your local grocery store.
    • Recipes to get you started.
    • Read More
     

     

    If you would like personalized information related to nutrition and health, contact University Dietitian Terry Passano, RDN at thpassano@salisbury.edu or request an appointment here. Complimentary sessions are offered to students, faculty and staff.

     
    Julie Schoonover
     

    Article By

    Terry Passano, RDN, LDN, CLT

    University Dietitian

     

    We love to hear from our readers! Are there nutrition questions you have or subjects related to nutrition you would like to learn more about? Email your questions, suggestions, and inquiries to Dining@salisbury.edu for publication in our next issue of The Zest.

    Catering Corner

     
    What We've Been Cooking

    News from University Catering

    • Email us directly at catering@salisbury.edu
    • New catering menu available.
    • Now hiring apply online: www.salisbury.edu/dining
    • Take the chill out of your lunch by adding one of our homemade soups to your buffet. Two sizes available. Served with crackers. For online ordering - see the Zest Monthly Special section. 
    • Special pricing on the Hor D'oeuvre of the month - see below
    • New! Dessert of the month available as an additional offering for buffet or plated meal dessert menu. A mini version is also available a la carte. 
     
     

    Just Because Packages

    (Must pick up on campus)

    • Send a special treat to a friend or student who is studying hard.
    • Order a snack for your study group.
    • Missing a birthday? Send a Smith Island cake to your friend or student.
    • Ask about Chick-fil-A mac and cheese – party trays now available.
     
    Just Because Packages

    UDS Hours of Operation

    Check out one of our dining operations on campus.

    Chesapeake Coffee Roasters

    • Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
    • Friday: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
    • Saturday-Sunday: Closed
     

    Chick-fil-A

    • Monday-Friday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
    • Saturday: 3-9 p.m.
    • Sunday: Closed
     

    Cool Beans

    • Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
    • Saturday-Sunday: Noon-7 p.m.
     

    Conway Hall

    • Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
    • Friday-Sunday: Closed
     

    Commons

    • Monday-Thursday: 7:15 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
    • Friday: 7:15 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
    • Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m./4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
    • Sunday: 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m./4:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
     

    Hungry Minds

    • Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
    • Friday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
    • Saturday: Closed
    • Sunday: 5-11:30 p.m.
     

    Henson

    • Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
    • Saturday-Sunday: Closed
     

    Perdue

    • Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
    • Friday-Sunday: Closed
     
     

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