October 29 Newsletter

nuCuisine Newsletter: October 29 – November 4

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NUCUISINE EVENTS

Vote Northwestern University for Peta2’s 2007 Most Veg-Friendly College!

Northwestern University has been nominated for peta2’s 2007 “Most Veg-Friendly Colleges” contest! We were nominated because we offer tons of tasty vegetarian and vegan options in the Resident Dining Locations on campus.  Click here to vote! Just by voting, you are entered to win an awesome student prize pack, including an iTunes gift card and a peta2 hoodie, along with tons of other peta2 merchandise.  As if that weren't exciting enough, the school with the best options will win a peta2 party on its campus, including a food giveaway showing off the winning dishes! Show your support and vote for Northwestern University today!!! Northwestern University was written up in the Chicago Tribune as well. Click here to read the full article.

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.)

Sbarro Monday & Thursday Night Pizza Specials!

Stop into Sbarro on Monday night between 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm and get a 1 topping, thin crust, 18” pizza for $7.99!  Sbarro’s also offers a Pizza and Movie Deal on Thursday nights! You can get a 1 topping, thin crust, 18” pizza, two 21 oz fountain sodas, and a movie rental from Cats Corner all for $9.99!  Sbarro is located at Willie’s Too on the ground floor of the Norris Center!

NORRIS LIMITED TIME OFFERS

Monday, October 22 to Tuesday, October 30: Taco Salad, Willie’s Cantina at Willie’s Food Court
Are you craving Mexican cuisine? Come to Willie's Cantina and try the zesty Taco Salad. This salad begins with a bowl shaped taco shell filled with lettuce and ground beef. Then pick your share of tomatoes, onions, peppers, cheddar cheese, salsa, sour cream and guacamole. Available until Tuesday, October 30!

Monday, October 22 to Tuesday, October 30: Roast Turkey Avocado Wrap, Windy City Deli at Willie’s Food Court
This limited time offer is deliciously satisfying! The Roast Turkey Avocado Wrap has oven roasted turkey breast, fresh California avocado, fresh spinach, crisp cucumbers, carrots, and tomatoes, with ranch dressing wrapped in a tomato tortilla. Offer ends Tuesday, October 30!

Monday, October 29 to Friday, November 9: Honey Mustard BLT, Varsity Grill at Willie’s Food Court
Try the new limited time offer at the Varsity Grill, the Honey Mustard Chicken BLT! Crispy chicken tenders topped with smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and zesty honey mustard on a ciabatta roll make up this tasty sandwich. Available until Friday, November 9.

Monday, October 29 to Friday, November 9: Avocado Caprese Salad
Big Ten Café at Willie’s Food Court
A new twist on the traditional salad. The Avocado Caprese Salad has California avocado with fresh mozzarella, grape tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and crisp cucumber on top of chopped romaine lettuce and served with a light lemon avocado vinaigrette!

Monday, October 29 to Friday, November 9: 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, November 9 at the WildCat Wok!

Wednesday, October 31 to Tuesday, November 13: Roast Beef Gorgonzola Baguette, Windy City Deli at Willie’s Food Court
The Roast Beef & Gorgonzola Baguette is the latest limited time offer at the Windy City Deli. This hearty sandwich begins with shaved roast beef, caramelized onions, crumbled gorgonzola cheese, tomato and mixed greens topped with ranch dressing on a baguette. Try it, it’s delicious!

Wednesday, October 31 to Tuesday, November 13: Mission District Burrito Bowl, Willie’s Cantina at Willie’s Food Court
The Mission District Grilled Chicken Burrito Bowl has a sweet and spicy flavor that is sure to satisfy everybody’s tastes. Grilled chicken with Spanish rice, black beans, grilled sweet peppers and onions, romain lettuce and corn tortilla strips topped with Pico de Gallo and tomatillo sauce served bowl style. Come to Willie’s Cantina and try one by Tuesday, November 13.

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

Eating well isn't rocket science. With the Munch Money prepaid debit program, you can eat your may across campus without a penny in your pocket. It takes just $25 to get started and, with the auto refill option, you'll never go hungry. Plus, because you save 5% on every dollar you spend with the Munch Money program, it's the smarter way to eat. Adding Munch Money to an account has never been easier! For more information or to add Munch Money to your account please click here.

Campus Events!

Monday, November 5 – Friday, November 9: Weigh your Waste at the Resident Dining Locations

Tuesday, November 13 & Tuesday, November 27: Healthy Holiday Cooking Demonstration at Foster Walker East & Willard Dining Locations

Wednesday, November 14: Thanksgiving Dinner at the Resident Dining Locations

Limited Time Offers!

Monday, November 12 to Friday, November 23: Falafel Pita,
Varsity Grill at Willie’s Food Court

Monday, November 12 to Friday, November 23: Harvest Salad,
Big Ten Café at Willie’s Food Court

Monday, November 12 to Friday, November 23: Curry Sauce, WildCat Wok at Willie’s Food Court

Wednesday, November 14 to Tuesday, November 27: Enchiladas, Willie’s Cantina at Willie’s Food Court

Wednesday, November 14 to Tuesday, November 27: Avocado Chicken Salad Croissant, 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

Previous Newsletters

September 26, 2007

October 15, 2007