It鈥檚 been one year since 澳门六合彩开奖结果走势图 took over campus food service from vendor Sodexo, and now the catering end of the enterprise has adopted a new name, , for better visibility, while also strengthening connections with campus and alumni farmers.
Dining Services is also making plans for bringing back beer and wine sales at , formerly known as Gunrock Pub and Grill, later this fall.
The catering division鈥檚 branding is now more prominent and distinctive, not only paying homage to 澳门六合彩开奖结果走势图鈥 research in olives and wine, but also giving chefs and other staff more pride in the work they do, said Kraig Brady, director of Hospitality and Dining Services, part of Student Housing and Dining Services.
鈥淲e鈥檝e allowed their passion to come out,鈥 he said.
The caterer, which offers everything from casual breakfast buffets to formal, plated dinners, is also increasingly sourcing ingredients from the Student Farm and alumni-owned businesses.
鈥淲e support them by utilizing their food,鈥 Brady said, pointing out that departments hiring Olive & Vine are in turn supporting on-campus efforts like the Student Farm and Russell Ranch. When possible, Olive & Vine uses olive oil, honey and vegetables produced on campus, as well as products from alumni-owned businesses like , a rice producer.
Even though Olive & Vine has a new name, it has history on campus, and can easily recreate previous orders, Brady said.
Olive & Vine employs around 40 students. Senior catering manager Christy Hansen 鈥94 was once one of those student employees, and stuck around after graduating largely because of her coworkers.
鈥淚鈥檝e always loved the people that I鈥檝e worked with,鈥 she said, adding that she tries to help student employees learn to succeed in the workplace.
Olive & Vine orders can be placed ; by phone, 530-272-2997; or email.
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He said he hopes to feature alumni-produced wines and beers, and invite brewers and winemakers to 鈥渃elebrate their accomplishments鈥 and discuss their creations when they鈥檙e being showcased.
He also hopes to make it clear the caf茅 is meant for students as well as faculty and staff with a welcoming atmosphere and an affordable, of items like chicken wings, fish and chips, avocado tacos and more.
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The Gunrock is open from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with Aggie Hour from 1:30 until closing (Aggie Hour is only available Monday through Thursday). The eatery is open from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. .
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