Loyola University Unveils Fresh Food Program in Baltimore
Loyola University in Baltimore is unveiling a new initiative to stock local corner stores with fresh seasonal produce. The initiative, called FreshCrate, will allow corner stores along York Road in northeast Baltimore to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from Parkhurst Dining, Loyola’s food services partner. The initiative is aimed to stock stores in a neighborhood […]
Facing Off Against Fast-Casual Catering
Noncommercial caterers say the mammoth growth of fast-casual chains like Chipotle and Shake Shack hasn’t cut into their profits. But the have-it-your-way menus and relaxed, help-yourself experience are changing customers’ expectations for catering in a big way. “The whole concept is this idea of personalization,” says John Cummins, Parkhurst general manager of resident dining at […]
Life Lessons: Parkhurst Teaches Students to Eat Healthier on College Campuses
By now most college students have about a month of classes under their belts, but they might also have something else starting to gather there-the dreaded Freshman 15. But do they have to pack on those 15 pounds sometimes associated with the first year of college? Well, the good news is that college campuses have […]
Cool Recipe Alert: Roasted Corn and Black Bean Burger
Sean Kelly, chef manager, and Don Rass, kitchen manager, at Industrial Scientific Corporation in Robinson Township, Pa, were looking to build a better veggie burger. They turned to black beans. “When attempting to create a better tasting veggie burger, we used black beans as the base,” Kelly says. “Not only does this offer the appearance […]
Washington and Lee Local Food Festival Promotes Farm to Table Experience
Students, faculty and staff will celebrate Washington and Lee University’s (W&L) local food festival that will promote seasonal products and locally grown food that W&L feature on their menus every day! A sustainable event hosted by W&L with its dining services provider, Parkhurst Dining, this joint effort helps to support and sustain local agriculture, artisans […]
Franciscan Partners with Parkhurst Dining
Franciscan University of Steubenville will offer its students, faculty, staff and guests fresh dining options through a new partnership… Read original article here
Duquesne University Ranked Top 75 Schools for Great Food!
Congratulations to Duquesne University, ranked as one of the top 75 best schools for food by The Daily Meal! Parkhurst is proud to support Duquesne as their dining services partner! Read original article here
Washington and Lee Chef Promotes Recipes Using Campus Grown Produce on Weekend Diner
If you planted a garden in the spring, by late summer you are probably swimming in produce. Many people who don’t know what to do with the abundance end up giving a lot of it away. One of our favorite garden fresh recipes is this Fire Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salsa. Check out Ryan […]
Parkhurst Proud to Serve Dining at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex
Congratulations on the recent grand opening of the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex, the new state-of-the art home of both UPMC Sports Medicine and the Pittsburgh Penguins training and practice facilities, named for Hall of Fame player-turned-team co-owner Mario Lemieux. The public can buy healthful foods at the Training Table, a concession proudly operated by Parkhurst […]
Sweet Briar College Announces Partnership with Parkhurst
Sweet Briar College of Sweet Briar, VA, an independent college that has been educating women in the liberal arts and sciences for over 100 years, will offer its students, faculty, staff, and guests an authentic dining experience with made-from-scratch food through a new partnership with Parkhurst Dining. Sweet Briar selected Parkhurst based on its award-winning […]