Bucknell Dining Among Top 36 in Nation

Bucknell University students have been called attractive and smart and the school has been ranked in the top four universities for graduates’ starting salary. Now Bucknell’s Bostwick Marketplace dining area has been ranked among the top 36 university dining facilities in the country by spoonuniversity.com, USA Today reported Tuesday. Read original article here

Parkhurst Dining Hosts Chopped Competitions at PhilaU and Duquesne

Students from Duquesne University and Philadelphia University recently competed in Chopped culinary competitions. Co-sponsored by Parkhurst Dining, the competitions were modeled after the Food Network reality show Chopped. Both events provided students the opportunity to experience first-hand what it’s like to prepare fresh food that tastes great. Read original article here

Parkhurst Supports Baltimore Integration Partnership (BIP)

Offering the local flavors of our communities are a common practice for Parkhurst Dining, the food service provider at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). In fact, the students at this Baltimore school are enjoying fresh ice cream from Prigel Family Creamery in Glen Arm, MD; locally roasted coffee from Zeke’s in Baltimore and […]

Parkhurst Supports Baltimore Integration Partnership

Offering the local flavors of our communities are a common practice for Parkhurst Dining, the food service provider at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). In fact, the students at this Baltimore school are enjoying fresh ice cream from Prigel Family Creamery in Glen Arm, MD; locally roasted coffee from Zeke’s in Baltimore and […]

FM Top 50 2015: Parkhurst Dining

Published in Food Management Magazine Parkhurst Dining is proud to be one of the top food service companies in the United States! We continue to focus on offering fresh, made from scratch offerings, partnering with local farms and providers, highlighting fresh and seasonalfoods prepared in front of guests through culinary demonstrations and educational opportunities. Read […]

The End of School Lunch? Hello, Project Lunch Tray

Ginger beef & veggie stir-fry over whole grain noodles. Spiced apple and cheddar quesadilla. Stacked chicken cordon bleu. Side salad with homemade garlic and shallot balsamic vinaigrette. Fruit salad with granola and homemade whipped cream. Those are not menu items from the next hot restaurant. Those are school lunches. School lunches as reimagined by chefs […]

Parkhurst to Expand into PNC Tower

Parkhurst Dining will soon operate the store in the lobby of the 33-story Tower at PNC Plaza. With the working name of PNC Marketplace, the store will offer some prepared foods like egg salad and wraps as well as fresh produce like bananas, apples and oranges. It also will carry candy and gum, chips, and […]

PhilaU Students to Compete in “Chopped” Culinary Competition

Philadelphia University (PhilaU) students are polishing their culinary skills in hopes to have their winning dish featured on an upcoming menu at one of the university’s dining venues. Four unique teams comprised of PhilaU student government association leaders, faculty and members of the president’s council, will compete in the university’s “Chopped” culinary contest on Friday, […]

Culinary Institute Alumni Key Players in Pittsburgh Restaurant, Hospitality Scene

Pittsburgh is home to more than 40 alumni of the Culinary Institute of America, including Parkhurst Dining Executive Chef Tim Fetter, CIA class of ’01. The executive chef for Parkhurst at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Chef Tim is a native Pittsburgher, who was influenced by an uncle who graduated from CIA in the 1980s. Chef […]

Bada Basil A Winner for Parkhurst

Bada Basil, one of the newest creations from Parkhurst Dining for colleges and universities, is outperforming expectations! The concept was developed as a joint effort between Parhurst’s marketing and culinary teams. Bada Basil emulates Italian street food, featuring made-to-order wraps and pasta bowls. Read original article here.