U.Va Dining

There are some new and exciting things afoot at O’Hill this spring!  If you’ve been enjoying the Classic Craveables up to now, you’re in for even more of a treat.  O’Hill is introducing updated Craveables and other menu items with an eye towards healthy eating, so you can get all the flavor you’re used to without sacrificing nutrition.

Here’s what to expect throughout each week:

Mondays

BURGERevolution [at the Hoo Street Grill at lunch].  Featuring two delicious veggie burgers each week with equally tasty toppings!

Tuesdays

Charlottesville Cheeseteak Factory [at lunch].  Philly Cheesesteak with a twist, including Pulled Pork Philly (shredded pork with green peppers, onions, and mushrooms); Monster Philly (shredded chicken and chopped beef with green peppers, onions, mushrooms, and cheddar cheese); Chicken Philly (shredded chicken with green peppers, onions, and cheddar cheese); Beefy Philly (chopped beef with green peppers, onions, mushrooms, and cheddar cheese); Veggie Philly (Green Peppers, onions, mushrooms, and cheddar cheese); or Naked (onions and cheddar cheese).

Hot Pot [at Innovations at dinner].  Dining shows you the variety that can come out a wok, including Singapore Swing (Tofu and wok-friend green beans over brown rice); Samuri Beef (Szechuan beef with Asian stir fry vegetables over white rice); Ko Phi Phi (Thai chicken with green curry sauce over rice noodles); and Tokyo Express (Sesame chicken with Asian stir fry vegetables with choice of rice or noodle); Rising Sun (Sweet chili pork with broccoli stir fry over brown rice).

Wednesdays

Oat of this World [at Center Stage at breakfast].  Oatmeal has never been this delicious – and judging by the line at this station, your classmates will second that.  Enjoy toppings like blueberries, dried cranberries, peanut butter, bananas, and granola (to name a few) as you get your day started with a boost of flavor and energy!

Thursdays

Savoring Italy [at Hoo Street Grill at lunch].  We’re taking bruschetta to a whole new level!  Try the Mont Blanc (Herb roasted chicken with sun-dried tomato pesto, Kalamata olives, and Asiago cheese); the Sicilian (Tomato, basil, and buffalo mozzarella topped with a balsamic glaze); The Vesuvius (roasted Portobello and red peppers with feta cheese on arugula); the Genoa (Capicolla ham, Prosciutto, ham, and pepperoni with fresh spiced tomato compote, mozzarella cheese, and banana peppers); or the Ferrari (Crab alfredo, spinach, sweet peppers, and Asiago cheese with a Dijon Mustard sauce)

Fridays

Oat of this World [at Center Stage at breakfast].

Daily

Beyond those weekly specials, O’Hill is also proud of the changes it has made that can be seen daily.  This includes freshly made pizza dough, fresh pasta, and our rotating fruit salad – featuring items like fresh watermelon, strawberries, honeydew, cantaloupe, and grapes – over at the revamped fruit section.

Enjoy, and let us know what you think!

Are you staying on Grounds for Spring Break?  Whether you’ll be here to relax or to write your thesis (good luck!), we’ve got you covered on the food side of things.  The complete list of open locations and their hours can be found here: http://www.campusdish.com/NR/rdonlyres/F49F3D65-72C8-4454-81F5-D6133CFC6BB3/0/12SpringBreak0224122.pdf.

Beyond Grounds (but still affiliated with your meal plan), you can use your Plus Dollars to order delivery from Domino’s Pizza and The Pita Pit! 

Meal Exchange will be available at participating locations for the hours for which they are open, with the exception of The Castle.  Here are their modified hours:

Saturday, March 3 through Thursday, March 8.  11 a.m – 2 p.m.

Friday, March 9. Closed for University Holiday.

Saturday, March 10. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

(Meal Exchange Policy refresher: One swipe per hour; maximum two swipes per day for specified combos only.  Meal Exchange is only available to Meal Plan holders and is a temporary program for the 2011-2012 academic year.)

2012 is a Leap Year, and Leap Day is tomorrow, Wednesday, February 29^th.  Just think of everything you can do with that extra day: pack for spring break; catch up on sleep; study for midterms; and best of all, enjoy the Leap Day Theme Dinner at O’Hill!

O’Hill will be serving some Leap Day-appropriate items, inspired by the realization that if America were a Leap Year Baby, the year would be 1835.  The West would still be wild, Old Hickory (aka Andrew Jackson) would still be President of the United States, and our very own University would be a mere ten years old.  In honor of this throwback, come out and try some classic dishes from the mid-19^th centry, including:

BBQ Flank Steak
Roasted Red Pepper Mash
Corn on the Cob
Baked Fish
Southwestern Chicken Breast
Veggie Medley
Venison Chili
Baked Potatoes
Vegan/Vegetarian Dishes 

Celebrate Meat Free Monday with BURGERevolution! Come by O’Hill Dining room on Monday, February 27 from 11 am – 1 pm to find out some delicious veggie burger possibilities at BURGERevolution. There will also be giveaways and prizes. Newcomb will also be featuring BURGERevolution burgers. Text us, Facebook us, or email us and let us know what you think!

It’s time for another theme dinner at Newcomb, and this evening Dining is taking you back to the Old Country with Italian Night.

You can start your way with il primo (first course), work your way through il secondo (main course), try il contorno (vegetable platter) on the side, and finish up with the delectable dolce (dessert course).  Picking and choosing is also a great way to enjoy your own personal highlights from the dining room!

Il Primo
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Fresh Pasta, Cooked to Order
with Creamy Wild Mushroom Sauce, Turkey Bolognese, or Puttanesca

Orzo
with Peas, Parmesan, and Roasted Onions 

Il Secondo
Braccioli
Stuffed Flank Steak in a Tomato Sauce

Meatball Sub
with Provolone Cheese

Pizza
Margherita, Chicken Parmesan, or Seafood

Il Contorno
Sautéed Yellow Squash

Coffee Bar

Dolce
Cannoli, Banana Pizza, or Biscotti

Celebrate Mardi Gras tonight with a theme meal at Runk!  Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, signals the culmination of a celebratory period that includes delicious and traditional foods, and tonight’s dinner is no exception.  A number of New Orleans classics like Shrimp Po’ Boy, Dirty Rice and Gumbo, and King Cake will be featured throughout the dining room, with tons of other mouthwatering options for every taste preference available as well.

Here’s the run-down:
Pizza: Etouffee Pizza, Jack Cheese & Sausage Pizza, Cheese Pizza
Home Zone: Back Country Gumbo, Dirty Rice & Corn Bread, Fried Okra, Red Bean and Pinto Medley, K-Pauls Blackened Tilapia, Corn on the Cob and Potato Boil
Fire and Ice: Ragin’ Cajun Chop House
Mongolia Grill: Bourbon Street Grits three ways
Grill: Jackson Square Shrimp Po’ Boy, Sweet Potato Fries, Lafayette Street Cajun Double Cheese Burger, Kickin’ Buffalo Sauce Chicken Sandwich, Monteleone Grilled Cheese with Tomato & Bacon
Deli: The Mighty Natchez Grilled Veggie Wrap
Desserts: Croissant and White Chocolate Bread Pudding, King Cake

Enjoy, and let us know what you think!

You don’t want to miss the chance to celebrate Valentine’s Day in style tomorrow! From 11-1, our friendly Dining Educators will be giving out free samples of Green & Black’s organic and Fair Trade certified chocolate right outside of Crossroads (where Green & Black’s is sold daily). The dark chocolate (70% cocoa content) and almond flavors will be featured. Come learn about Fair Trade certification and why it’s an important part of UVa Dining’s sustainability platform.