Dining News
January 25, 2023
Cheers to 24 Years
Lamont Johnson shares his favorite memories, advice, and future plans after working 24 years in the HDC.
January 20, 2023
Just Like Mama Makes It: Lunar New Year in the HDC
Nena Kuo has one son and one daughter, but she is affectionately known to many University of Richmond students, staff, and alumni as “Mama.” You can often find her at the helm of two large woks creating sumptuous stir fries and fried rices for the Heilman Dining Center’s Wander station.
December 22, 2022
Get to know...Rocc Johnson
Robert “Rocc” Johnson was recently recognized with a Business Affairs Award for his dedicated service to students in the Heilman Dining Center.
December 7, 2022
Samurai Sushi Slays
Sushi-loving Spiders at the University of Richmond have a local restaurateur to thank for their easy access to grab-and-go Samurai Sushi rolls and salads at Passport Café and ETC.
December 6, 2022
Behind the Dessert Case
If you have ever been to the Heilman Dining Center (HDC), you have probably stopped and stared at the beautiful dessert case. And you have probably grabbed one or two (or three or four) of the delicious options. But have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes?
November 10, 2022
Fan Fare
Fare was added to the Heilman Dining Center to accommodate the needs of special diet students. Cherelle Lewis-Seals and Karen Hensley describe their work at the new station and improvements for those with dietary restrictions.
October 19, 2022
The Cellar Starting Lineup: New and Improved
New co-managers of The Cellar, Michael Scampoli and Corry Comstock, discuss the revamping of the menu and its push for making items in-house.
October 3, 2022
May the Best Burger Win
In order to showcase the new locally-sourced beef, as well as the Impossible Burgers already on the Heilman Dining Center menu, each dining location on campus was invited to compete in a burger cook-off.
September 15, 2022
Quarantine Collaboration
When leaders at the University of Richmond (UR) first began planning for students to return to campus in the fall of 2020, Terry Baker, executive director of dining services, was at the table.
August 29, 2022
Campus Life
A big bite: Renovated D-Hall modernizes food choices
Distinct areas offer traditional favorites along with global cuisine and special diets with an emphasis on safety.
July 20, 2022
University of Richmond Dining Services Receives 'Grand Prize' For Organic Krush During Major National Award Competition
The National Association of College & University Food Services awarded the University of Richmond the grand prize in the category of “Retail Sales-Single Concept/Multiple Concepts/Marketplace” for Organic Krush café.
June 13, 2022
Dining Wins ACF Silver Medal
University of Richmond chefs Cherelle Lewis-Seals, Nathan Hucks, Corry Comstock, and Peter Torneo won the silver medal in the team competition at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Chef Culinary Conference on June 10, 2022.