Nutritionist Joy Bauer returns to her alma mater to share health and wellness advice

By Charlotte Ormond Excitement filled the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center Monday night as the aroma of delicious food drifted through the air. NBC’s “Today” personality Joy Bauer captivated a crowd of students and alumni with her cooking demonstration, interactive game show, impromptu “foodie” singalong and extensive nutrition and wellness advice. Maryland football head coach Mike Locksley and Boris Lushniak, the dean of the School … Continue reading Nutritionist Joy Bauer returns to her alma mater to share health and wellness advice

Students share their families’ Thanksgiving food traditions

By Rebecca Parnass Thanksgiving is a day to celebrate friends, family and the past year. People gather with their loved ones to eat, drink and express gratitude. Different families celebrate Thanksgiving in different ways, with dishes that represent their culture and traditions. For sophomore animal sciences major Alyssa Dimitrievski, her family is composed of many cultures and traditions—all worth celebrating. “My dad is Macedonian, so … Continue reading Students share their families’ Thanksgiving food traditions

Taqueros Del Mar is making its way to College Park

By Jan Carlo Marin From the Eastern Shore’s capital city of Salisbury to the University of Maryland campus at College Park, a new food establishment is making its way to town. Taqueros Del Mar, which offers a taste of Mexican tacos, has plans of opening at UMD.  Tommy Zinzi, 21, the owner of Taqueros Del Mar, started his business near Salisbury University when he noticed … Continue reading Taqueros Del Mar is making its way to College Park

Sustainability lecture discusses ethnic crop production and food insecurity among migrant communities

By Fiona Flowers The University of Maryland emphasized the cultural, economic and environmental benefits of ethnic crops during a lecture on March 26, commencing a series of virtual food sustainability presentations discussing agriculture and nutritional security.  The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources invited Nadine Burton, a farm management specialist at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, to examine food insecurity among immigrant communities. A … Continue reading Sustainability lecture discusses ethnic crop production and food insecurity among migrant communities

Students share concerns with return to in-person dining

By Jessica Harden Dining services ended the takeout dining option on February 6, causing students to voice concerns about staying safe during the still-present pandemic.  The takeout dining option, which was available during the first two weeks of the semester, allowed students to grab a to-go container when they walked in and fill it with food so they could eat elsewhere.  Maia Brandolini, a sophomore neuroscience … Continue reading Students share concerns with return to in-person dining

Bagel Place closes after 35 years of service

By Hunter Hine The popular College Park breakfast spot Bagel Place closed Oct. 30 after 35 years of business because of failed lease negotiations, said owners Bobby and Debbie Karanovich in a letter posted on the Bagel Place website.  According to the letter, the Karanovichs negotiated with their landlords for three years before deciding not to renew the lease; they had two potential buyers who … Continue reading Bagel Place closes after 35 years of service

Language House event brings North-African and Levantine food cultures and traditions to the table

By Maxine Friedman The University of Maryland’s Language House hosted an event, Food Odysseys: Tastes, Techniques and Terroirs, Wednesday night via Zoom for students and faculty to learn about “food and im(migration) in North Africa and the Levant,” according to the Language House’s Instagram post.   The Language House Immersion Program, one of UMD’s 29 living-learning programs, “provides students who are serious about language learning with … Continue reading Language House event brings North-African and Levantine food cultures and traditions to the table

Maryland Food Co-Op celebrates 44 years amid Stamp’s decision to close it

  By Rina Torchinsky The Maryland Food Collective celebrated 44 years of the cooperative May 10 in the wake of the Stamp Student Union’s decision to shut down the eatery at the end of the month. The event welcomed students and alumni to a photo-lined exhibit that showcased the history of the Co-op during the 12-hour event in the North Atrium. While the event celebrated … Continue reading Maryland Food Co-Op celebrates 44 years amid Stamp’s decision to close it