Duquesne U’s Red Ring Gets New Owner; New Menu

Parkhurst Dining, the contract management company now overseeing the foodservice at Duquesne University, in Pittsburgh, has wasted little time in putting its own stamp on the program it took over in July. The Pittsburgh contractor has revamped the menu at the Red Ring, the freestanding restaurant on the campus’s border, installed “outdoor” seating at the […]

Still Seeking a Deal; Value Breakfasts Remain Important

These trends are important in college dining too. Bill Zimnoch, resident district manager for Loyola University for Parkhurst Dining Services says students opt for the many variations of eggs, bacon and cheese in a bagel, English muffin, croissant, or burrito. “It’s still a breakfast but you put it between bread,” he says. “If they can […]

Local Businesses Ability in Those with Disabilities

The Parkhurst Dining team at Lycoming College received the Lycoming County Employer of the Year for community services. Leslie Ekstrand, general manager of dining, took a step back from her leadership role to acknowledge her staff and the extraordinary support shown to Hope by employing individuals with disabilities. Parkhurst, which has been the college’s dining […]

Parkhurst Receives Lycoming County Employer of the Year From Hope Enterprises

The Parkhurst Dining team at Lycoming College received the Lycoming County Employer of the Year for community services. Leslie Ekstrand, general manager of dining, took a step back from her leadership role to acknowledge her staff and the extraordinary support shown to Hope by employing individuals with disabilities. Parkhurst, which has been the college’s dining […]

Sharing Great Gluten-Free Ideas

Some of the best ideas for gluten-free menu items, ingredient substitutions and preparation methods can come from conversations with your customers. Pastry Chef Shaina Brock’s flourless chocolate cake and gluten-free chocolate chip cookies have gained a ravenous following at Loyola University. Brock, who did a stint making pastry at Disney World, knows that giving customers […]

Parkhurst Dining at Lycoming College Awarded Lycoming County Employer of the Year

Williamsport, PA, October 14, 2013 – The Parkhurst Dining team at Lycoming College was awarded the Lycoming County Employer of the Year for Community Services by Hope Enterprises in “recognition of the extraordinary support shown to Hope by employing individuals with disabilities.” Hope Enterprises was founded in 1952. As part of its mission in enhancing […]

B&I Gluten-Free Menu Star: Chicken Burgers

At Highmark Senate Plaza, gluten-free customers discover a better burger and other great options. One customer, recently diagnosed with Celiac disease, told Executive Chef Mark Hubbard, Sr., that he was really going to miss the cheeseburger he ordered every day. “When people first find out they have to avoid gluten, their first question is, ‘Am […]