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The cafeteria at Dryden Elementary School
K-12 Schools
Kitchen and cafeteria renovation gives Dryden Elementary students a fresh take on school lunchKitchen and cafeteria renovation gives Dryden Elementary students a fresh take on school lunch

The new space is outfitted with a salad bar, bulk milk dispenser and more.

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Dec 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
smart food lockers
Colleges & Universities
Smart food lockers with hidden ghost kitchens crack the code on college dining problemsSmart food lockers with hidden ghost kitchens crack the code on college dining problems
byTara Fitzpatrick
Nov 14, 2024
1 Min Read
Fresh & Feta concept
Colleges & Universities
Virginia Tech’s newest dining hall is engineered for the student experienceVirginia Tech’s newest dining hall is engineered for the student experience
byTara Fitzpatrick
Oct 8, 2024
1 Min Read
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Design
Not ‘just a tent,’ The Eatery at Norman Field is more than temporary; it’s awesomeNot ‘just a tent,’ The Eatery at Norman Field is more than temporary; it’s awesome
byTara Fitzpatrick
Apr 25, 2024
1 Min Read
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Design
The University of Florida's latest eatery is bringing restaurant-quality meals to campusThe University of Florida's latest eatery is bringing restaurant-quality meals to campus
byBenita Gingerella
Mar 25, 2024
1 Min Read
1901 Marketplace
Design
How Cal Poly's new eatery is creating connection on campusHow Cal Poly's new eatery is creating connection on campus
byBenita Gingerella
Mar 11, 2024
1 Min Read
Pete's Retreat
Operations
Northeastern Junior College's cafe renovation brings local coffee brewer to campus
Northeastern Junior College's cafe renovation brings local coffee brewer to campus
Jan 23, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
The Child Nutrition Center
Operations
Take a look inside Ogden School District’s new Child Nutrition Center
Take a look inside Ogden School District’s new Child Nutrition Center
Dec 20, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
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Operations
Where college dining is headed in 2024 and beyond
Where college dining is headed in 2024 and beyond
Dec 4, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
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Design
From a cafeteria to an elegant, restaurant-like dining destination
From a cafeteria to an elegant, restaurant-like dining destination
Nov 15, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Crain
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Colleges & Universities
Destination Dining helps Fordham University navigate dining hall closure
Destination Dining helps Fordham University navigate dining hall closure
Nov 6, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMarygrace Taylor
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Colleges & Universities
This Colorado university created a sports bar concept from scratch
This Colorado university created a sports bar concept from scratch
Nov 1, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJennifer Crain
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Colleges & Universities
New York’s Union College fast tracks dining hall expansion, modernization
New York’s Union College fast tracks dining hall expansion, modernization
Oct 31, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMegan Rowe
Ober Dining Hall entrance
Design
How The University of Indianapolis turned its dining hall into a campus destination
How The University of Indianapolis turned its dining hall into a campus destination
Oct 27, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
Agave Club
Sports & Nutrition
Aramark Sports + Entertainment launches a premium food and beverage program
Aramark Sports + Entertainment launches a premium food and beverage program
Oct 25, 2023
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Museum Kitchen
Design
How the Museum of Science and Industry’s new eatery is keeping long lines to a minimum
How the Museum of Science and Industry’s new eatery is keeping long lines to a minimum
Oct 24, 2023
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
FM Best Concept Award winning food hall at the Old Post Office complex in Chicago
Design
Viewpoint: Design challenges facing corporate dining
Viewpoint: Design challenges facing corporate dining
Sep 5, 2023
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1 Min Read
dining hall
Design
Liberty University’s new dining hall is home to 27 food stations
Liberty University’s new dining hall is home to 27 food stations
Aug 17, 2023
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1 Min Read
byKelsey Squire, Editor-in-Chief, FoodService Director
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Design
FM On Demand with Tara Fitzpatrick: K-12 cafeteria whisperer Kern Halls talks design, participation and more
FM On Demand with Tara Fitzpatrick: K-12 cafeteria whisperer Kern Halls talks design, participation and more
Aug 1, 2023
byTara Fitzpatrick, Editor-in-Chief
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Colleges & Universities
Three questions about Louisiana Tech’s renovated dining hall
Three questions about Louisiana Tech’s renovated dining hall
Apr 12, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
Anecdote interior
Operations
Amenity restaurants are emerging as the future model for corporate dining
Amenity restaurants are emerging as the future model for corporate dining
Feb 8, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPatricia Cobe, Senior Editor
Design
Virtual tours that stood out in 2022
Virtual tours that stood out in 2022
Dec 9, 2022
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byAmanda Baltazar, Julianne Pepitoneand 1 more
Yahentamitsi dining hall
Colleges & Universities
A look inside Yahentamitsi, the University of Maryland’s new dining hall
A look inside Yahentamitsi, the University of Maryland’s new dining hall
Dec 2, 2022
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1 Min Read
byReyna Estrada
Residence Dining Hall at FAMU
Design
Modern elements on display in Florida A&M’s revamped dining hall
Modern elements on display in Florida A&M’s revamped dining hall
May 16, 2022
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1 Min Read
byFSD Staff
Morrison Dining hall
Design
Cornell University's newest dining hall embraces the present and the future
Cornell University's newest dining hall embraces the present and the future
May 4, 2022
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1 Min Read
byAmanda Baltazar
KC Cafe
Design
Renovated KC Cafe aims to better appeal to customer base
Renovated KC Cafe aims to better appeal to customer base
Apr 7, 2022
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1 Min Read
byAmanda Baltazar
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Colleges & Universities
Morrison Dining adds a stunning food hall to Cornell’s campus dining mix
Morrison Dining adds a stunning food hall to Cornell’s campus dining mix
Mar 21, 2022
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16 Slides
byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
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Colleges & Universities
Gallaudet’s reimagined student center tackles sensory challenges
Gallaudet’s reimagined student center tackles sensory challenges
Mar 16, 2022
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6 Slides
byMegan Rowe
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Industries
A tour of Quest Food Management’s new Atrium Market and Atrium Café in downtown Indianapolis
A tour of Quest Food Management’s new Atrium Market and Atrium Café in downtown Indianapolis
Mar 8, 2022
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13 Slides
byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
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Design
Renovated office tower café and market designed for new corporate dining environment
Renovated office tower café and market designed for new corporate dining environment
Mar 4, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
When a renovation opening doesn’t go as planned
Operations
When a renovation opening doesn’t go as planned
When a renovation opening doesn’t go as planned
Feb 1, 2022
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1 Min Read
byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor
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Business & Industry
Ent Credit Union’s new HQ boasts premium dining amenities
Ent Credit Union’s new HQ boasts premium dining amenities
Jan 26, 2022
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6 Slides
byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
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Hospital & Healthcare
New Loma Linda Health cafeteria a highlight of institution’s new tower complex
New Loma Linda Health cafeteria a highlight of institution’s new tower complex
Jan 24, 2022
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6 Slides
byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor
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Senior Dining & Meals
5 dangerous design flaws to avoid in senior dining
5 dangerous design flaws to avoid in senior dining
Jan 21, 2022
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9 Slides
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Colleges & Universities
Purdue Union reopens with a dozen food concepts
Purdue Union reopens with a dozen food concepts
Jan 18, 2022
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8 Slides
byMike Buzalka, Executive Features Editor

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