dining services

‘Incorporating what you love to eat’: WU dietician discusses ‘balanced’ eating

With midterms starting and the semester kicking into full gear, crafting a nutritious, well-balanced diet is often the last thing on Washington University students’ minds.

| Senior Scene Editor

Ibby’s adopts new online system, brings back table reservations

Following customer demand for the ability to set aside tables in advance, Ibby’s began accepting reservations Dec. 3, the first time since the 2018-19 school year.

Noah Slaughter | Staff Reporter

Subway vs. Panera: Dining services weighs restaurant change

Washington University administrators invited students to share their ideas about plans for the dining location in Mallinckrodt Center that is currently occupied by Subway, Nov. 22.

| News Editor

Sustainability groups, Dining Services launch new Greenware Program

The Office of Sustainability is introducing a new dishware loan initiative for on-campus events to reduce disposable plastic waste.

Merry May Ma | Contributing Reporter

The technology and motivation behind WU’s new soda fountains

Dining Services’ summer installation of an RFID-based soda fountain system has caused quite a stir across campus recently. The system’s efficacy is currently being examined by dining services, amidst student questions about whether the system is truly beneficial for “sustainability,” as dining services posits, or whether it’s simply a cash grab based on assumptions about patron behavior.

Justin Ziegelmueller | Contributing Writer

Cafe Bergson expands offerings, sells hot meals on weekends

Cafe Bergson will now serve hot food over the weekend so there are more meal options available for students and visiting guests.

Kathleen White | Staff Reporter

Dining Services reintroduces sushi, will not offer guacamole

Washington University students will see fewer avocado products, more sushi and improvements to the Bottomless Mug program this semester.

Andie Herrig

Food truck initiative may continue into fall, Ibby’s halts to-go service

After beginning its food truck pilot program this spring, Dining Services will meet at the end of the semester to the potential of continuing it into next fall.

| News Editor

New dining initiative allows students to purchase from food trucks with meal points

Washington University students had the option to upgrade their lunches from a half and half to a freshly made cheesesteak sandwich, all on the University’s meal plan thanks to local food truck “Steak Louie” this Tuesday.

| Staff Reporter

Dining services expands kosher lunch offerings in Bear’s Den

Dining Services will expand its kosher offerings to provide hot kosher lunch in Bear’s Den in response to student feedback.

| Contributing Reporter

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