You've probably heard the saying, “If you want it done right, do it yourself.” Colleges and universities that want to operate their own dining program often seek to control costs and maintain high standards, but does that really happen? We recently interviewed...
The threat is real. Declining enrollments, especially in four-year private colleges, are placing a notable strain on financial health and stability. Some of them are Division 3 schools with fewer than 5,000 undergraduates. With little, if any, state funding, they are...
Who knew one of the best ways to recognize employees can be with food, especially when you know their favorite items! Your employees feel seen, and—better yet—known. Cupcakes with their favorite sports team colors, a breakfast surprise with a pan au chocolate that...
In February 2024, Nathaniel Malone, Creative Dining’s Corporate Executive Chef, traveled to Mumbai to unravel the secrets of Indian street food. His goal was to honor its rich heritage and gain inspiration for a new Global Bowls concept. “As the culinary lead for...
This past June, Creative Dining chefs from across the nation united to work together in the kitchen and delve into the origins of food at Chef Lab 2024, a bi-annual three-day immersive training workshop experience. Chefs gather to learn about hot topics in the...
In a day chock-full of listening and learning, lunchtime provides the perfect opportunity for students to connect. In our April blog, we discussed how research shows lunchtime activities with peers were a significant predictor of whether a student felt they belonged. ...
We had the opportunity to dive into the challenge of creating meaningful company culture amidst hybrid work schedules and a dynamic workforce by speaking to Jonathan (Jon) Brickner. Jon is an Employee Experience Designer at Steelcase, one of the leading companies in...
For most students, adolescence is an uncomfortable time. As students enter their secondary school years—that is, middle school through high school—each day and experience lays the foundation for a lifetime of socialization and learning. From evolving educational...
Salt is one of the most popular seasonings in the world. For most people, it’s hard to imagine what cooking or dining would be like without it. Salt does some major heavy-lifting to enhance the flavors already present in foods, but we agree with the team at Menus of...