Highlights
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Offers & Promotions
What Have We Got In Store For Dining Services?
Check here for all the details on campus dining events and special offers! Don't miss out on the fun with your friends.
February 2012
- Black History Month Dinner Monday, February 6; 4-8pm; Seacobeck Hall Join us in celebrating Black History Month with a dinner featuring authentic Pan-African cuisine from Africa and the Caribbean. Bring your appetite!
Caribbean Dishes
-Cuban Black Bean
-Caribbean Jerk Chicken Breast
-Tilapia with Pineapple Chutney
-Honeyed Roast Pork LoinAfrican Dishes
-Peanut Butter Soup with Chicken
-Chicken Tagine Salad
-Jollof Rice with Beef
-Fried Sweet Plantains
-Couscous
-Sauteed Spinach in Olive with Garlic
-Ghana Chicken Salad Pita - Dine Up Club - Be My Valentine Tuesday, February 14; 5-7pm; Historic Dining Room at Seacobeck Hall Treat your Valentine to a romantic dinner in the charming Historic Dining Room at Seacobeck Hall. Menu details coming soon.
- Black History Month Lunch Monday, February 20; 11am-2pm; Seacobeck Hall Join us in celebrating Black History Month with a lunch featuring Southern Soul food and Creole/Bayou cuisine. Bring a friend to share this uniquely delicious meal!
Southern Soul Food Dishes
-Charleston Hoppin’ John
-Southern Corn Bread
-Southern Fried Chicken
-North Carolina BBQ Pork Loin
-Candied Sweet Potatoes
-Pot Likker Collard Greens
-Chicken Fried Steak with Creamy Gravy Sandwich
-Vegetable Burger, Grilled Cheese and French Fries
-Southern Potato Salad
-Southern Cole Slaw
-Sweet Potato Pie
-Sothern Banana Pudding
Creole/Bayou Dishes
-Shrimp and Grits
-Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
-Hattie’s Jambalaya
-New Orleans Muffaletta
-Golden Fried Catfish
-Blackened Chicken Po’ Boy
-Bayou Red Beans and Rice
-Ratatouille Creole Pita Sandwich
-Beignets with Bourbignon Sauce - B3: An Exponentially Better Burger Through Sunday, February 26
Put your culinary chops to the test in our Belly Bustin' Burger (B3) recipe contest! The sky is the limit: just dream up the tastiest burger *stuffed* with your favorite cheeses, veggies, meats, spices, sauces, etc., and send your submission to dining@umw.edu. Entries will be accepted through Sunday, February 26 and the winning recipe will be announced prior to Spring Break.
The winning recipe will be selected by the Dining Student Board of Directors and featured at Late Lunch in the Washington Diner! The student with the winning B3 burger recipe will name their creation and have the opportunity to serve it during Late Lunch upon our return from Spring Break!
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Chef's Fare Wednesday, February 22; 5-7pm; Seacobeck Hall Cheer on our Executive Chef David Schneider as he battles with chefs from Emory & Henry College, Virginia Wesleyan College, Stevenson University and Loyola University.
Chefs will be preparing dishes inspired by films like Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Hangover, The Help, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
The chef with the best dish will be determined by you! Compare cuisines and cast your vote for the winning chef!
- Global Chef Featuring Torsti Uotila Monday, February 27 - Tuesday, February 28; Seacobeck Hall
Join us in welcoming Chef Torsti Uotila of Finland to UMW! Chef Torsti will be cooking his favorite dishes on the following dates and times. Don't miss out on these unique global meals!
Monday, February 27
11:30 am – 2:00 pm Lunch in South Market
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Dinn...er in South Market
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Meet & Greet in the Dome Room
Tuesday, February 28
11:30 am – 2:00 pm Lunch in Faculty / Staff Dining Room
About Chef Torsti:
Chef Torsti finished culinary school in 1988 and became a chef in 1996. Before joining Sodexo in 2002, he had the opportunity to work for International Hotel Chains in Helsinki.
When he started with Sodexo, Chef Torsti started in a small lunch restaurant; he now serves 1500 lunches a day at Nokia headquarters in Espoo, Finland. In 2011, Chef Torsti received the Finnish PRO award for which he was nominated by his colleagues.
Ongoing Events
- Shun the Bun @ Joe Stacks Whether you’re on a Vegan diet or just trying to cut calories for your New Year’s Resolution, our new Lettuce Wraps offer a delicious take on your regular lunch routine. Try your favorite Joe Stacks sandwich as a lettuce wrap today!
- Late Lunch @ The Washington Diner Stop by the Washington Diner during the week and enjoy classic diner dishes during our 2-4pm Late Lunch! But don't just come for the food - enjoy the quiet atmosphere by catching up on your homework or meeting with your study group!
- Dine Up @ The Grill Check out Dine Up at The Grill in the Washington Diner! Weeknights at the Grill, we offer two unique, upscale, made-to-order options (one meat item and one vegetarian item) available for a Meal Swipe + $4 Flex.
This is your chance to have a steak cooked medium rare or a veggie-stuffed portabella mushroom cap! The best part about Dine Up is that we have not reduced or eliminated any offerings at Seacobeck Hall. Made-to-order burgers and fries are still be available at The Grill without an extra charge; the variety and the go-to items that you love will remain and still cost a single meal swipe!
- Late Night @ The Eagle's Nest Join us for Late Night at the Eagle's Nest from 10:00pm - 1:30am every Thursday, Friday and Saturday! Games, food and good times!
- Vocelli Pizza Delivers Vocelli Pizza is now delivering the best pie on campus!
540.654.1808
NO delivery charge
$10 minimum order
We accept: Flex, Eagle One, Cash, Credit
We deliver directly to your door: Residence Halls, Eagle Landing and UMW ApartmentsDelivery Hours
Monday – Wednesday 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday – Friday 5:00pm - 1:00am
Saturday 2:00pm - 1:00am
Sunday 2:00pm – 11:00pm