2016
Environmental Leadership Awards: Dining Services & Spring Valley Student Farm GOLD: NACUFS Best Vegan Recipe Contest Green Circle Sustainability Award by CT DEEP UConn Dairy Bar - Best of Storrs Award: Ice Cream McMahon - 3-Star Green Restaurant Certified
2015
CT Magazine: Best of Connecticut Ice Cream Parlor - UConn Dairy Bar Gold - Best Local Foods Recipe Contest NACUFS: National Association of College & University Food Services Silver Medal - Retail Sales - Single Concept - One Plate, Two Plates NACUFS Loyal E. Horton Awards #1 Best Gluten Free Service Program 1st University Gluten Free Bakery in United States Whitney Dining & Gelfenbien: 3-Star Green Restaurant Certified Silver Medal - NACUFS Regional Culinary Competition CT Now Best of Hartford UConn Dairy Bar - 2nd Place Best Ice Cream Shop in Connecticut UConn “Green Office” Certification: Bishop Center
2014
Connecticut Magazine Best Ice Cream in Connecticut: UConn Dairy Bar NACUFS: Silver Medal/Sustainability Bronze Medal/Culinary Challenge #1 Best Gluten Free Service Program Buckley Dining: 3-Star Green Restaurant Certified AFC Bronze Medal Chef Culinary Competition
SPRING 2017
CONTENTS From The Director..........................................................1 Normal Dining Unit Hours.........................................2 Resident Meal Plan Options......................................3 Right Sizing Your Meal Plan......................................3 Dining Unit Break & Holiday Hours........................4 Non-Resident Meal Plan Options..................................5 Not Just Desserts Bakery...................................................6 Dining Unit Descriptions ...............................................7 Dining Unit Standard Fare.........................................8 Gluten Free Dining Information..............................8 Bag Meal Information.................................................9 Local Routes Program...............................................10 Menus of Change Collaborative............................11 The Beanery Cafe .................................................12,13 Union Street Market..................................................14 Retail Operations Hours..........................................15 UC Cafes........................................................................16 Retail Operations Descriptions.............................17 UC Cafes Standard Fare...........................................18 One Plate, Two Plates...............................................18
2013
Sierra Magazine 2013 #1 “Coolest Green Schools” LEED Gold Certification for McMahon Dining Unit The Daily Meal: Top 60 Best Colleges for Food Connecticut Magazine Best Ice Cream in Connecticut: UConn Dairy Bar Yankee Magazine Best of New England: Editor’s Choice: UConn Dairy Bar NACUFS: Silver Medal Best Local Foods Recipe Contest Sierra Magazine 2013: Top 5 “Coolest Schools”
2012
Yankee Magazine Best Ice Cream in New England: UConn Dairy Bar Connecticut Magazine Best Ice Cream in Connecticut: UConn Dairy Bar Environmental Leadership Award The Connecticut Journalism Award Best Business in Windham County Sierra Magazine 2012: Top 5 “Coolest Schools” PETA Elite 8: Most Vegan Friendly Schools NACUFS: Bronze Medal McMahon Dining Renovation NACUFS N.E. Culinary Competition Bronze Medal - See page 52 for additional awards -
Dining Unit Theme Meals.......................................19 Dining Unit Menus..............................................20-47 University Catering....................................................48 Moveable Feasts.........................................................48 The Food Truck & Ice Cream Truck.......................49 Frequently Asked Questions.............................50,51 Dining Etiquette..........................................................51 Healthy Eating Tips....................................................52 Student Employment Information......................53 Dining Locations Map..............................................53 Location Phone Numbers.......................back cover
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