By Anna Walnoha | Staff Writer If you’re in the mood to excite your taste buds with exotic flavors of Mexico and to be intrigued by bright and rich colors, take yourself and maybe a friend or two to Condado Taqueria located in the Cultural District. The restaurant opened recently; it has been up and running for 19 days so far. It is a place … Continue reading New restaurant brings flavors of Mexico downtown
Raymond Arke | Asst. News Editor Food is something that often preoccupies the minds of college students. But how the food got there can be a different story. Alex Ruiz, a junior political science and history major, had never considered where his food was coming from. “It’s something I’ve never really thought about. I certainly would prefer it locally though because in my experience it’s … Continue reading Parkhurst supplies Duquesne with local food
By Sean Spencer | Staff Writer One drink sparked an economic and popularity surge in pumpkin-inspired foods. Starbucks launched the pumpkin spice latte in the fall of 2003 and sold 200 million of them over the next decade. With the “PSL,” Starbucks has changed the game for marketing. According to Jemully Media, Starbucks knows how to read the audience (primarily millennials) and target them with … Continue reading Fall: the season of pumpkin-flavored everything
By Kayla Casavant | The Duquesne Duke A petition started by a Duquesne student that is calling for the Rev. Sean Hogan Dining Hall to offer more “healthy, satisfying options” has received almost 200 signatures. Sophomore Nina Ringelman, the petition’s founder, started it on Change.org at the end of August. “It is very difficult to find truly healthy options at Towers Dining Hall,” Ringleman said. … Continue reading Petition calls for ‘healthier’ Towers food
By Brandon Addeo | The Duquesne Duke The good news? Campus bake sales can continue. The bad news? Grilling up hot dogs to sell on A-Walk will now require some paperwork. Last week, Duquesne University and Parkhurst Dining introduced a new set of catering guidelines for any food served or sold on campus by student organizations or other groups. While several exceptions are in place, … Continue reading Parkhurst, university release food guidelines
By Brittney Jackson | The Duquesne Duke With new menu options and a renovated dining area, The Incline, formerly known as the Off Ramp, opened Tuesday on the first floor of the Student Union. The Incline offers various dining stations such as Salads by Design, Build-a-Burger and a pizza station, Rustica, previously named 1878. Breakfast items will also be offered in the mornings and to-go … Continue reading Incline opens with new selections, design
By Kaye Burnet | The Duquesne Duke Parkhurst Dining Services will continue its partnership with Duquesne next year after making changes in menu, payment methods, and the redesign of the Off-Ramp. According to Parkhurst district manager David Manz, the Off-Ramp food court will receive a face-lift over the summer to look more like the Nite Spot and less “like a dungeon.” “The whole area will … Continue reading Parkhurst to make dining changes next year
By Brittney Jackson | The Duquesne Duke Parkhurst Dining has responded to complaints from student organizations by lowering their prices on catering services. After student organizations voiced their concerns regarding a 17 percent price increase on catering services, the catering service charge was reduced to a 4 percent increase. The percent price increase was responsible for pick-ups and drop-offs of food, as well as administrative … Continue reading Parkhurst responds to catering complaints
By Julian Routh | News Editor After 28 years of food service from Aramark Educational Services LLC, Duquesne partnered with Parkhurst Dining over the summer to provide fresh campus dining options and more locally grown foods. Parkhurst, a division of Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, began food operations when Aramark’s contract with the University expired on Aug. 7. Duquesne notified Aramark 90 days before their contract … Continue reading University partners with Parkhurst Dining
We at The Duke understand that getting accustomed to college life can be difficult. To accompany you on your journey, we’ve compiled a list of places you will need to become familiar with to survive at Duquesne. Where do I go if… …I’m hungry? Sean Hogan Dining Center: Duquesne’s main cafeteria, located on the second floor of Towers Living Learning Center, has everything your stomach desires. … Continue reading Digging into Duquesne: Where Do I Go If…?
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