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 Bringing the Zest. Enhance. Enjoy. Energize. | November 2025

The Zest

In This Issue:

Commons & Retail Happenings | Trending Across Campus | Bites from the Dietitian | Catering Corner | Staff Spotlight

Commons & Retail Happenings

October 2025 Calendar

Be sure not to miss out on these important dates!

Commons

  • Saturday, November 1- Home Football Game at 1:00 p.m.
    • Go Gulls!
    • Grab all your game day favorites at Sammy's Snack Shack 
     
  • Sunday, November 2- Books & Breads Legacy Contest
    • Entries must be submitted by 8 a.m. Monday, November 3
    • Win a 40" smart TV
     
  • Monday, November 3 - National Sandwich Day
  • Thursday, November 6 - National Nacho Day
  • Thursday, November 6 - "Pedal and Pour" Smoothie Bike Event
    • Featured flavor - Sea Gull Sunrise
    • 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
    • Trivia for prizes
    • Who can blend the smoothie the fastest?
      • Challenge your friends
      • Win prizes
       
     
  • Thursday, November 6- SU Radio Dinner
    • Grill & Chill with WXSU DJs
    • 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
     
  • Monday, November 10 - Friday, November 14- Veterans Week
    • Reduced rate ($12.25) at the Commons for veteran students
     
  • Tuesday, November 11 - Veterans' Day
  • Friday, November 14 - National Pickle Day
  • Friday, November 14- SU Football Night Game
    • Cheer on your favorite Gulls at 6 p.m.
    • Sammy's Snack Shack is open for all your game day eats
     
  • Saturday, November 15- Salisbury University Open House
    • Chick-fil-A® & Cool Beans opening at 11 a.m.
     
  • Wednesday, November 19- Thanksgiving Dinner
    • 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
     
  • Thursday, November 20- SU Radio Dinner
    • Grill & Chill with WXSU DJs
    • 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
     
  • Tuesday, November 25- Early closure for Thanksgiving Break
    • Commons - closes at 3:30 p.m.
    • Chick-fil-A® - closes at 5 p.m.
    • All other locations are closing at 3 p.m.
     
  • Sunday, November 30- Welcome back, Sea Gulls
    • Commons will open at 4:30 p.m.
    • Hungry Minds will open at 5 p.m.
     
 

Reduce the Wait and Order Ahead

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

Trending Across Campus: October Specials 

Arthur's Café in the Perdue School of Business

Books & Bread

🔥 New Special at Books & Bread! 🔥

 

Introducing Dante's Buffalo Inferno – 4 oz of crispy breaded chicken tossed in zesty Texas Pete sauce, topped with melted Pepper Jack, fresh lettuce, tomato, and cool ranch on a soft 7” roll. 🌶️

 

💥 Meal Deal: Get any sub with a bag of Sun Chips and fountain soda for just $7.99! 🥪🥤

 

Swing by Books & Bread and turn up the heat today!

Guerrieri Student Union

Cool Beans Café

🍎 Cool Beans Cider Delight

 

Wrap your hands around the taste of fall! Throughout November, Cool Beans is serving up the Cider Delight — a cozy blend of steamed apple cider infused with cinnamon and caramel, topped with a swirl of whipped cream

 

It’s the perfect sweet treat to sip between classes and enjoy the crisp autumn vibes.

Guerrieri Student Union

Chick-fil-A®

It’s back and as festive as ever! Starting November 10, treat yourself to the holiday favorite — the Peppermint Chip Milkshake from Chick-fil-A®.


Made with creamy Icedream® dessert and pieces of peppermint bark, then topped with whipped cream and a cherry — it’s pure winter cheer in a cup! 🎄💖

 

Stop by Chick-fil-A® and sip into the season before it melts away! ⛄✨

Guerrieri Academic Commons

Chesapeake Coffee Roasters™

🍎 Caramel Apple Butter Latte

Warm up this season with Chesapeake Coffee Roasters’ newest fall favorite! This handcrafted latte blends rich espresso, creamy caramel, and spiced apple butter for a smooth, comforting taste that captures all the best parts of autumn. Enjoy it hot, iced, or blended — perfect for cozy mornings, crisp afternoons, or whenever you need a little fall flavor boost. Available for a limited time at Chesapeake Coffee Roasters!

Guerrieri Academic Commons

Hungry Minds Express

🥗 Crispy Chicken Chopped Salad
All month long, Hungry Minds is featuring a fresh and flavorful favorite — the Crispy Chicken Chopped Salad! Enjoy crispy chicken served over a bed of romaine lettuce, topped with boiled egg, onion, tomato, parmesan, and cucumber, then finished with your choice of dressing. It’s the perfect mix of crunchy, savory, and refreshing — a delicious way to power through the semester!

Bites from the Dietician

🍔 The Hidden Cost of Junk Foods

 

Processed snacks and fast foods are everywhere—and while convenient, making them a regular part of your diet can affect more than just your waistline.

 

Ultra-processed foods can disrupt appetite control, raise blood pressure, spike blood sugar levels, and even impact mood and focus by altering gut health. Over time, this can contribute to inflammation, fatigue, and higher risks of chronic disease.

 

The good news? Your gut and body are resilient. Shifting toward whole, fiber-rich foods—such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins—can help restore balance and boost both energy and mental well-being.

 

Aim for balance, not perfection. Every healthy swap helps your body and mind thrive.

Terry Passano

Article By

Terry Passano, RDN, LDN, CLT

University Dietitian

👉 Read the full article: The Hidden Cost of Junk Foods

 

🥬 Cooking Greens: Eat Your Way to Better Health

This Thanksgiving, balance the comfort food with color and vitality! 🌿 From collards simmered to perfection to citrusy kale salads, leafy greens bring more than flavor — they deliver a powerhouse of nutrients that boost your heart, brain, and gut health. Discover why our dietitian calls them “nature’s multivitamin,” plus easy tips and recipes to make greens the star of your plate.

 

👉 Find out how to cook your greens for maximum nutrition and flavor!

 

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

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

🎉 A Century of Serving with Style: Salisbury University Catering

As Salisbury University celebrates 100 years, it’s worth spotlighting one of the behind-the-scenes teams that helps make campus events unforgettable — University Catering.

 

For decades, SU Catering has brought flavor and hospitality to milestone moments — from presidential receptions and academic conferences to weddings, banquets, and student celebrations. What began as a small operation supporting campus gatherings has grown into a full-service department known for creative menus, fresh ingredients, and warm Eastern Shore hospitality.

 

Today, the same chefs who cook daily in The Commons craft custom spreads for everything from elegant galas to casual campus picnics — keeping tradition alive while adding modern flair. Whether you’re enjoying a hand-crafted entrée or admiring an artful buffet, every detail reflects a century of pride in serving the SU community.

 

🍽️ Here’s to 100 years of great food, great people, and great celebrations — all made right here at Salisbury University.

News from University Catering

 

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

Staff Spotlight

Each month, Dining Services is proud to recognize the outstanding efforts of our team through our Employees of the Month program. 🎉 Their hard work, dedication, and positivity help make our campus dining experience the best it can be.

 

Be sure to check out the December issue of Zest to see our October honorees and celebrate their achievements!

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!

UDS Hours of Operation

Check out 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 p.m. - 9 p.m.
  • Sunday: Closed
 

Cool Beans Café

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

Conway Café

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

Books & Bread

at Mr. Arthur's Café

  • Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 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.
    • Dinner: 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
     
  • Sunday: 
    • 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
    • Dinner: 4:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
     
 

Hungry Minds Express

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

Shore Café

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


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