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April 28 Newsletter

 
 
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nuCuisine Newsletter: April 28 - May 4

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NEW!

The Dog House at Willie's Food Court is now open! Featuring four signature hot dogs: Paws` Famous Chili Dog, Willie's Cheese Dog, Chicago Dog and the NU Dog! They also serve cheese fries and chili cheese fries! Stop in and try one today!

 

Sausage, Egg & Cheese Tornados are now available every morning at Tech Express. Try one for only a $1.49

 

Craving Mexican cuisine? Stop into the 1835 Hinman C-Store on Tuesdays from 8 pm – 2 am for 75¢ Nachos!

 

 

Delicious Almond Amaretto Bundt Cakes are now offered at Lisa’s Café, Plaza Café, Crowe Café and the Foster Walker C-Store! Available at a special introductory price of 99¢ until April 11! Regular price is $1.79.

 

NUCUISINE EVENTS

 

nuCuisine Traveling Chef!

Each nuCuisine Chef will be traveling to a different location to prepare a tasting of their specialty dishes.  Pick up a nuCuisine passport at the resident dining locations by Tuesday, April 22 and get is stamped by every Traveling Chef for your chance to win a customized meal for four prepared by your favorite chef!    Check out the schedule below!

 

 

Tuesday, April 29: Foster Walker East Dining Location during lunch
Executive Chef Mark Weiner
Confit of Duck on Seasonal Greens served with warm sherry maple vinaigrette
Rosemary Garlic Biscuits
Warm banana bread pudding served with a chocolate sauce

 

Customer Appreciation Week!

Monday, April 28 to Friday, May 2: Customer Appreciation Week at Foster Walker C-Store
Visit the Foster Walke C-Store between Monday, April 28 to Friday, May 5 and you will have a chance to win your purchase! There will be one winner every day of the week! Take a look at the upcoming customer appreciation weeks!

 


Week of May 5: 1835 Hinman C-Store
Week of May 12: Paws `n Go C-Store
Week of May 19: Crowe Café
Week of May 26: Plaza Café

 

Win a Pair of Cubs Tickets!

Monday, April 28 to Wednesday, April 30: Baseball Season Is Here, Retail Locations
Purchase a bag of peanuts at a retail location and if you find the lucky ticket you will win a pair of Cubs tickets! You can purchase peanuts at the following retail locations: Lisa’s Café, Café a la Cart, Tech Express, Foster Walker C-Store, 1835 Hinman C-Store, Paws `n Go C-Store, Crowe Café & Plaza Café.

 

 

 

Win Flowers for your Mom for Mother’s Day!

Monday, April 28 to Thursday, May 1: Mother’s Day Flower Giveaway, Retail Locations
Mother’s Day is approaching fast and your strapped for cash but really want to show your mom that you love her with a special gift! Well here’s your opportunity to win a bouquet of flowers (up to $50 in value) for your Mom on Mother’s Day!  Just make a purchase from 8 pm to close at a participating retail location for an entry to win! There will be a total of 5 winners (1 at every location)! Participating retail locations include Lisa’s Café, Plaza Café, 1835 Hinman C-Store, Foster Walker C-Store and Paws `n Go C-Store.

 

WIN a $25 Starbucks Gift Card!

Monday, April 28 to Friday, May 30: Starbucks on the first floor of Norris
Stop by Starbucks and enter to win one of four $25 Starbucks gift cards!  Starbucks is located on the first floor of Norris.  This drawing will take place on Friday, May 30. No purchase necessary to enter.

 

 

LIMITED TIME OFFERS

RETAIL LOCATIONS

 

Monday, April 28 to Friday, May 2: Southwestern Chicken Tornados at Tech Express
Stop into Tech Express and try the Limited Time Offer Southwestern Chicken Tornado! This limited time offer won’t last long so try one today!

 

Monday, April 28 to Friday, May 2: Pizza Supreme at Lisa’s Café  
The latest Limited Time Offer at Lisa’s Café is the Pizza Supreme.  This individual pizza is topped with pepperoni, sausage, onion, peppers, and cheese!  This tasty pizza is only available at Lisa’s Café for a limited time only!

 

 

Monday, April 28 to Friday, May 2: Chicken Caesar Sub at Lisa’s Café
Are you sick of the same old sub sandwich? Try the Limited Time Offer Chicken Caesar Sub at Lisa’s Café!  Grilled sliced chicken breast topped with lettuce, parmesan cheese and creamy Caesar dressing on a bun make up this delicious sandwich!

 

 

 

NORRIS

 

 

 

Monday, April 28 to Friday, May 2: Mediterranean Garden Burger at the Varsity Grill
Here is a healthy vegetarian option that will satisfy your taste buds.  Try the Mediterranean Garden Burger at the Varsity Grill!  A garden vegetable topped with fat-free hummus, cucumber tomato relish, tzatziki sauce, feta cheese and romaine lettuce served on a whole-wheat roll. Delicious!

 

 

Monday, April 28 to Friday, May 2: Uptown Waldorf Chicken Salad at the Big Ten Café
Start spring off right with a healthy but satisfying salad! The Uptown Waldorf Chicken Salad has grilled chicken breast, seedless grapes, candied pecans, Granny Smith apples, and celery with spring lettuce mix, topped with crumbled blue cheese and served with balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Hurry into the Big Ten Café because this limited time offer ends Friday, May 2!

 

Monday, April 28 to Tuesday, May 6: Enchiladas at Willie’s Cantina
Are you looking for a Mexican dish that is both appetizing and full of flavor? Then stop in to Willie’s Cantina and order up the enchiladas! These enchiladas are filled with chicken, cheese, and our homemade salsa and then baked to perfection. Available until Tuesday, May 6!

 

 

Monday, April 28 to Tuesday, May 6: Roast Turkey Avocado Wrap at the Windy City Deli
Sink your teeth into the Roast Turkey Avocado Wrap available at the Windy City Deli! Oven roasted turkey breast, fresh California avocado, fresh spinach, crisp cucumbers, carrots and tomatoes, with ranch dressing wrapped in a tomato tortilla. Delicious!

 

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COMING UP

Campus Events!

 

Limited Time Offers!

Week of Monday, May 5
Roasted Garlic Italian Sub at Lisa’s Café
Chicken Alfredo Pizza at Lisa’s Café
Polish Sausage at Tech Express
Asparagus, Ham & Swiss Cheese Melt at the Varsity Grill
Avocado Caprese Salad at the Big Ten Café
Mission District Burrito Bowl at Willie’s Cantina
Grilled Chicken & Maple Bacon Baguette at the Windy City Deli

 

 

We Want Your Comments

Did you have a particularly good lunch today? Is there something you see that needs improvement? Do you miss your favorite meal from home? Fill out a comment card, available at each dining location, and tell us what’s on your mind! Once you turn your card in, be on the lookout for a posted response

 

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