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September 26 Newsletter

 
 
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nuCuisine Newsletter: September 26 – October 7

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NUCUISINE EVENTS

Get a FREE Purple WildSide Student T-Shirt!

Fridays on September 28, October 12, November 2 & 9: T-Shirt Swap, Resident Dining Halls from noon – 1pm.
Get yourself a FREE purple WildSide student t-shirt! Just bring a t-shirt that features another college’s name or logo to one of the Resident Dining Halls on a Friday from noon to 1 pm on any one of the dates listed above and swap it for a NEW purple Northwestern t-shirt. (All of the collected t-shirts will be donated.)

 

 

Sample Signature Vegetarian Dishes from the nuCuisine Chefs!

Monday, October 1: World Vegetarian Day, Allison Hall from 11:15 am – 1:15 pm & 1835 Hinman Dining Hall from 4:45 pm – 7:30 pm
Celebrate World Vegetarian Day on October 1! Stop into Allison Dining Hall for lunch and 1835 Hinman Dining Hall for dinner to sample a signature vegetarian dish from the nuCuisine chefs! Rebecca Berman, the Campus Dietitian, will be on hand to answer any nutrition questions that you may have!

 

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

Wednesday, October 3: Hispanic Heritage Month Dinner at the Resident Dining Halls
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the resident dining halls will be hosting a special dinner on Wednesday, October 3. The dinner menu will feature authentic cuisine from various Hispanic cultures around the world. Take a look at the menu below!

 

 

Featuring:

Caldo Gallego (Puerto Rico)
Sopa De Frijoles (Dominican Republic)
Tostones (Puerto Rico)
Scallop Ceviche (Central America)
Argentinean Vegetable Stew (Argentina)
Salavadoran Quesadilla (El Salvador)
Beef Chimichangas
Pollo en Pina (Guatemala)
Roasted Calabaza (Cuba)
Cheese Enchilada Casserole (Mexico)
(Non Alcoholic) Pina Coladas & Margaritas
Flan with Caramel Sauce (Mexico)
Torta De Coco (Columbia)
Dulce De Leche Ice Cream

 

NORRIS LIMITED TIME OFFERS

 

Monday, October 1 to Friday, October 12: California Avocado Burger, Varsity Grill at Willie’s Food Court
The new Limited Time Offer at the Varsity Grill is the California Avocado Burger! This hearty sandwich is made up of premium Angus beef topped with fresh California avocado, ripe tomato, romaine lettuce, and mayo. Try it today!

 

 

Monday, October 1 to Friday, October 12: Honey Mustard Wonton Chicken Salad, Big Ten Café at Willie’s Food Court
The Big Ten Café is featuring the Honey Mustard Wonton Chicken Salad for a limited time only. Mixed greens with pan-seared chicken breast, Asian style vegetables, mandarin oranges, crispy wontons, toasted almonds and honey mustard dressing make up this delicious salad. Try it by October 12!

 

 

Monday, October 1 to Friday, October 12: Orange Ginger Sauce, WildCat Wok at Willie’s Food Court
Change up your stir-fry with the WildCat Wok’s Orange Ginger Sauce! This sauce has a hint of sweetness that will take your stir-fry to a whole new level! Available until Friday, October 12 at the WildCat Wok!

 

 

Wednesday, October 3 to Tuesday, October 16: 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, October 3 to Tuesday, October 16: Jamican Jerk Chicken Sandwich, Windy City Deli at Willie’s Food Court
This limited time offer is full of flavor and spice! The Jamaican Jerk Chicken Sandwich has spicy Jamaican jerk chicken topped with mango, papaya and pineapple salsa served with seasonal greens on a whole-wheat bun. Offer ends Tuesday, October 16 at the Windy City Deli!

 

 

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.

 

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COMING UP

Campus Events!

Wednesday, October 23: Gourmet Night at the Resident Dining Halls

Limited Time Offers!

Monday, October 15 to Friday, October 26: Smoked Turkey Cuban Panini,
Varsity Grill at Willie’s Food Court

Monday, October 15 to Friday, October 26: Chicken Mediterranean Salad
Big Ten Café at Willie’s Food Court

Monday, October 15 to Friday, October 26: House Special Sauce, WildCat Wok at Willie’s Food Court

Wednesday, October 17 to Tuesday, October 30: Taco Salad, Willie’s Cantina at Willie’s Food Court

Wednesday, October 17 to Tuesday, October 30: Roast Turkey Wrap, Windy City Deli at Willie’s Food Court

 

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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