Celebrating Volunteer of the Year, Harvel Brown
Every year, Eat’n Park Hospitality Group recognizes team members across Parkhurst Dining as well as its Restaurant Division to honor those who go above and beyond in service to their local community. This year, a very special Parkhurst team member took the honor! Congratulations to Harvel Brown, Cover Manager Supervisor at Mount St. Mary College, who […]
Parkhurst 2025 Culinary Trend: Incorporating Upcycled Ingredients
This Earth Day, we’re continuing our look at 2025 Culinary Trends and highlighting one that involves sustainability. At Parkhurst Dining, we’re working to reduce food waste by incorporating upcycled ingredients. What are Upcycled Ingredients? Describing something as “upcycled” means using every aspect of an ingredient. Think: Flavoring a drink with orange peels or using “nose-to-tail” […]
What It’s Like to Be with Parkhurst for 20+ Years
If you’re a partner with Parkhurst Dining, you know that April is a special month for us: It’s Team Member Appreciation Month! Every April, we celebrate the special people who create smiles for our guests with parties, awards ceremonies, and other recognitions all month long. Corporate Site Team Members with 20+ Years Did you know […]
4 Team Members Detail Their Parkhurst Experience Over the Last 20 Years
Friendly Connections Form Networks While every Parkhurst location is different, most long-term team members cite finding their niche at the company in the same way: through friendly introductions. “A friend who worked here introduced me,” says Alice Williams, Cashier at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). “Although they didn’t have a position available at the […]
Meet Aimee Patel, Parkhurst Executive Chef
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting one of our dynamic female chefs, Aimee Patel. Can you share your journey and experience as a woman in the hospitality industry? Aimee: I started professionally cooking in fine dining kitchens during my first year of Culinary School back in 2005. I went to The Restaurant School at Walnut […]
Food that Fuels: How Parkhurst Supports Performance Dining
Over the next few weeks, everyone’s eyes will be glued to the college athletes participating in the NCAA Tournament! These student athletes go through intense training to fuel their performance and nourish themselves with high-energy foods to maintain their stamina. At Parkhurst Dining, we often think about performance dining, or dining that supports everyone from […]
Meet These Parkhurst Team Members Who are Also Published Authors
There’s something special in the air in Tiffin, Ohio. This National Reading Month, we’re highlighting not one — but three! — Parkhurst team members at our Heidelberg University location who are also published authors. “Maybe it’s the minerals in this small town,” laughs general manager Gilbert Evans, whose latest children’s book Maggie’s Elk Adventure: Maggie […]
2025 Culinary Trends at Parkhurst: Prioritizing Protein
Every year, Parkhurst Dining releases their list of food trends to keep an eye on in the coming year. First, we featured the rise of gut-friendly foods, and now this National Nutrition Month, we’re continuing our look at 2025 Culinary Trends with the next shift in guests’ habits…prioritizing protein! Parkhurst 2025 Culinary Trend: Prioritizing Protein […]
Celebrating Our Black Culinarians this Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, Parkhurst Dining is celebrating our Black culinarians and the recipes they love. Each of these recipes has a personal connection to the culinarian: One is a dish passed down from their mother and the other is a series of meals reflecting their home country. Executive Chef Joe Flax […]
Comfort Food Recipes to Warm You Up
As we await warmer weather, Parkhurst chefs and team members turn to savory dishes like chili and pasta to bring seasonal warmth and comfort. With National Chili Day approaching on February 27, one of our chefs has shared his twist on a traditional chili you can make at home. Hungry for more? Warm up with […]