May 21 Newsletter

nuCuisine Newsletter: May 21 - June 8

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NUCUISINE EVENTS

NOW AVAILABLE! Einsteins Bros. Bagels Grab-n-Go Sandwiches!

Grab-n-Go sandwiches are now available at Einsteins Bros. Bagels! Perfect for when you’re craving a delicious sandwich but don’t have time to wait in line! It’s the same delicious sandwiches from Einsteins Bros. Bagels but way more convenient! Choose between Tasty Turkey, Deli Turkey, Veg Out, Deli Ham and Deli Tuna. Einstein Bros. Bagels is located on the second floor of the Pancoe Life Sciences Building at 2200 Campus Drive. Stop by and try one today!

BBQ Season is Here!

Monday, May 21 – Thursday, June 7: Outdoor BBQ at Lisa’s Café from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.
BBQ season is here! Enjoy delicious BBQ specialties while sitting outside at Lisa’s Café! The outdoor BBQ will be held Monday, May 21 to Thursday, June 7 from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm! Check out the menu!

Featuring:
Bacon Cheeseburger….……$4.09
Cheeseburger…………….....$3.59
Hamburger…………………...$3.09
Chicken Breast Sandwich….$4.09
Veggie Riblet…………….…..$4.09
Garden Burger……………....$3.09
Brat………………………..….$2.89

Customer Appreciation Week!

Tuesday, May 29 to Friday, June 1: Crowe Café between 2 pm – 5 pm.
Visit Crowe Café between 2 pm – 5 pm on Tuesday, May 29 to Friday, June 1 and you will have a chance to win your purchase! There will be one winner every day of the week!

BBQ Dinner Fun Fest!

Wednesday, May 23: BBQ Dinner Fun Fest, Outside of Foster Walker & Sargent Resident Dining Locations
The Outdoor BBQ Dinner is on Wednesday, May 23 outside of Foster Walker and Sargent Resident Dining Locations. The dinner menu is packed with an assortment of BBQ favorites. Students can participate in the game of bags against student athletes for a chance to win some cool prizes! Rain location will be inside of Sargent and Foster Walker! 1835 Hinman, Elder, and Willard Resident Dining Locations will be closed for dinner on Wednesday, May 23.

Featuring:
Hamburgers
Hot Dogs
Brats
BBQ Veggie Riblets
Vegetable Burgers
Corn on the Cob
Baked Beans
Potato Salad
Potato Chips
Sliced Watermelon
Brownies
Ice Tea
Lemonade

FREE Final Exam Treats!

Monday, June 4 to Wednesday, June 6: Final Exam Treats, Resident Dining Locations - 1835 Hinman, Allison, Elder, Foster Walker, Sargent & Willard
Don’t let the stress of final exams get to you! Relax and enjoy a FREE final exam treats at the Resident Dining Locations from 9 pm to 11 pm. There will be a different final exam treat everyday! Stay tuned for the menu!

Virginia Tech Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund Bike Raffle!

Monday, May 7 to Sunday, May 28: Virginia Tech Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund Bike Raffle, Willie’s Food Court, Paws `n Go C-Store, Starbucks
Purchase a raffle ticket for $1 for your chance to win a Pacific Mountain Bike. Raffle tickets can be purchased at Willie's Food Court, Paws `n Go C-Store, and Starbucks. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund! Only cash will be accepted to purchase a raffle ticket. Non-student Sodexho Employees are not eligible to win! To learn more about the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund please visit http://www.vt.edu/tragedy/memorial_fund.php

NORRIS LIMITED TIME OFFERS

Monday, May 21 to Friday, May 25: Pork Carnitas & Black Bean Torta,
Varsity Grill at Willie’s Food Court
If your craving a southwestern dish then stop by the Varsity Grill and try the Pork Carnitas & Black Bean Torta! Pork carnitas with ranch style black beans, Jack cheese and avocado, griddled on Parisien bread. Available for a limited time only!

Monday, May 21 to Friday, May 25: Mediterranean Spinach Caesar Salad,
Big Ten Café at Willie’s Food Court
A new twist to the traditional Caesar Salad! The Mediterranean Spinach Caesar salad has fresh baby spinach, marinated artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, parmesan cheese and croutons then tossed in a red pepper Caesar dressing! Order one at the Big Ten Café before it’s too late!

Monday, May 21 to Friday, May 25: General Tsao’s Sauce, WildCat Wok at Willie’s Food Court
Try something new with your stir-fry! One of our most popular sauces, General Tsao’s Sauce, is described as mostly sweet with a little bit of spicy flavor added to it. Available until May 25 at the WildCat Wok!

Monday, May 21 to Tuesday, May 29: Avocado Beef Tostada, Willie’s Cantina at Willie’s Food Court
Back by popular demand! Sink your teeth into the mouth-watering Avocado Beef Avocado! Avocados, taco meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese sit enticingly on a flat tortilla shell. Sure to make you feel like you’re “South of the Border on the North Shore!”

Monday, May 21 to Tuesday, May 29: Roast Beef & Gorgonzola Baguette, Windy City Deli at Willie’s Food Court
If you’re looking for a sandwich that’s both filling and delicious then try the Roast Beef & Gorgonzola Baguette at the Windy City Deli! This hearty sandwich begins with shaved roast beef then topped with caramelized onions, crumbled gorgonzola cheese, tomato, mixed greens and served with ranch dressing on a baguette.

Monday, May 28 to Friday, June 8: Cuban Style Angus Burger,
Varsity Grill at Willie’s Food Court
A new twist on the traditional Hamburger! The Cuban Style Angus Burger has premium Angus beef topped with thinly sliced ham, Swiss cheese, Dijon mayonnaise, leaf lettuce, dill pickles and is served on grilled panini bread.

Monday, May 28 to Friday, June 8: Crispy Chicken BBQ Ranch Salad,
Big Ten Café at Willie’s Food Court
Are you craving BBQ Chicken but still want to eat a healthy meal? Then the Crispy Chicken BBQ Ranch Salad at the Big Ten Café is the perfect limited time offer for you! This salad has romaine lettuce topped with crispy chicken nuggets, corn tortilla strips, cheddar cheese, red onions, cucumber, plum tomato, black beans, and roasted corn and served with a side of BBQ ranch dressing! Try this delicious salad today!

Monday, May 28 to Friday, June 8: House Special Sauce, WildCat Wok at Willie’s Food Court
The WildCat Wok is featuring the House Special Sauce for a limited time. This tasty sauce is homemade by Norris Executive Chef Claudia Wyss! Try it today!

Wednesday, May 30 to Friday, June 8: Nachos, Willie’s Cantina at Willie’s Food Court
Stop in to Willie’s Cantina and order up one of our most popular limited time offers, the Mexican nachos! These nachos are piled high with tortilla chips and then you get to pick your own toppings! Choose your meat, and then pick from a variety of toppings like cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pepper, olives, sour cream and salsa!

Wednesday, May 30 to Friday, June 8: California Chicken Club Sandwich, Windy City Deli at Willie’s Food Court
Try something new at the Windy City Deli! The California Chicken Club has grilled chicken breast and bacon combined with lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado slices. Topped with sun dried tomato pesto mayonnaise and put together on a ciabatta roll. Available until Friday, June 8!

LISA'S CAFE LIMITED TIME OFFERS

Monday, May 21 to Sunday, May 27: Sesame Ginger Chicken Sub, Lisa’s Café
Are you getting bored eating the same sub sandwich? Then try new limited time offer sub at Lisa’s Café! The Sesame Ginger Chicken Sub has grilled chicken, American cheese, mushrooms, onions and lettuce with a sesame soy ginger dressing on a toasted sesame roll! Delicious!

NUTRITION CORNER

Our campus registered dietitian, Rebecca Berman RD, M.Ed., is available to answer your nutrition questions or to provide instruction for food allergy, diabetes, vegetarian or vegan diets, and other dietary needs. You may contact her at (847) 491-DIET (3438) if you have questions or would like to schedule a private consultation. In addition, you can email her at Diet-Food@northwestern.edu or visit www.balancemindbodysoul.com, a nutrition education web site.

Munch Money Makes Your Life Easier

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