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Daily Dining Hall Dishes - March 25
By Valentina Palladino
March 25, 2011 - 8:03am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Manhattan clam chowder may look different than the creamy, milky clam chowder you’re used to because it’s tomato based, not cream based. The ongoing debate over which clam chowder is better—Manhattan or New England—may never cease, but at least you can try them and see for yourself which you prefer!

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - March 24
By Valentina Palladino
March 24, 2011 - 7:05am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Oranges all around tonight at dinner! Orange-stuffed pork loin and orange-scented basmati rice pilaf put a zesty twist on your typical dinner plate.

What we're reading: March 23
By Mary Cappabianca
March 23, 2011 - 1:54pm
A round-up of food-related articles and recipes we're digging into today.

What we're reading

Veggie Burgers

(New York Times) As a vegetarian, I'm excited for veggie burgers to get a chance to shine. Word of caution: the veggie burgers in the slideshow do not look appetizing, even to a five-year veg. So, view at your own risk.

Tops Turns Orange

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - March 23
By Valentina Palladino
March 23, 2011 - 8:06am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Your choice of comfort food tonight at dinner! Choose from BBQ chicken, fried chicken, or carved ham to pair with side dishes to create a plate of relaxation and usher in the last half of the week.

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - March 22
By Valentina Palladino
March 22, 2011 - 7:08am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Spaghetti and meatballs is a classic dish most of us know and love, but why not shake those noodles up a bit by trying vegetarian meatballs instead of regular meatballs, and throwing some salty black olives from the salad bar atop the dish? You’ll be surprised at the new flavors this typical Italian favorite can have just by adding and changing a few ingredients!

Syracuse prepares for new Chipotle on Marshall St.
By Christina Webb
March 21, 2011 - 4:40pm
After opening a branch in DeWitt, Chipotle plans its new restaurant on the SU Hill.

Mexican food lovers, get ready. Chipotle Mexican Grill is setting up its second branch in Central New York, this time, closer to the SU campus. The Post-Standard reported that within the next couple weeks, the Denver-based "fast-food" chain will be opening up shop on Marshall Street where King David, the Middle Eastern and Greek restaurant, had been located since 1974. King David will eventually be upstairs, while Chipotle will occupy the street level. 

What we're reading: March 21
By Valentina Palladino
March 21, 2011 - 4:12pm
A round-up of food-related articles and recipes we're digging into today.

What we're reading:

What Biggie Smalls' lyrics taught me about food

(Salon) Francis Lam provides witty and hilarious commentary on his relationship with food as shaped by the notorious B.I.G's foodie lyrics.

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - March 21
By Valentina Palladino
March 21, 2011 - 8:39am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Zesty red beans and rice is a traditional dish of Louisiana-Creole origins; red beans are a staple in New Orleans cuisine and they make the perfect side dish or main course for any dinner!

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - March 11
By Valentina Palladino
March 11, 2011 - 8:41am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Try a piece of applesauce cake after dinner tonight; this moist, sweet, slightly spicy dessert is a great alternative when you want something other than a regular pastry to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - March 10
By Valentina Palladino
March 10, 2011 - 8:03am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Dig into some comfort food tonight for dinner with meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and a dessert of rice krispie treats!