LSU Dining

While we eagerly await the new and improved Tiger Lair, a "mini"Tiger Lair will open Monday, March 15 in the LSU Student Union and operate Monday thru Friday from 10am - 3pm.  Papa John's pizzas, grab 'n geaux sandwiches, wraps and salads, Marie's famous sushi and plenty of chips and beverages will be available.  So stop by for a quick bite in the Student Union on the 2nd floor across from the former Tiger Lair!  Paw Points, TigerCASH, Cash and Checks accepted. Paw Points, TigerCASH, Cash and Checks accepted. 

March is National Nutrition Month and LSU Dining is featuring our own theme - Savor the Flavor of Herbs & Spices!   Herbs and spices add flavor to cooking without adding salt, excess fat and artificial chemical additives.  Not only are herbs and spices flavorful and easy to use, scientists are also exploring their therapeutic use in cooking. This promotion will educate our clients, customers and associates about this hot trend.

Herbs and spices are also considered to be 'superfoods'. Their strong flavors come from essential oils that are the plant's first line of defense against predators. Spices can be obtained from seeds, fruits, roots, bark or some other vegetative substance. Herbs usually come from the leafy part of a plant, and are used fresh or dried.

Dietitians have the reputation of always saying don't eat this or don't eat that. With herbs and spices, we can say 'eat more!' not less. "Herbs and spices support an increase in variety of food intake and thus, nutrient density."

LSU Dining will be featuring some special recipes and partner with the Wellness Center for discussions about the health benefits of herbs and spices. 

• Join us at The 5!
  Guest expert is LSU Wellness Center Dietitian - Vanessa Richard
  Tuesday, March 16
  11:00 - 2:00 in the theater area near Take 5

• LSU Wellness Fair
  Wednesday, March 24
  9:00am - 3:00pm
  Cotillion Ballroom in the Student Union

• Join us at The 459 Commons!
  Guest expert is LSU Wellness Center Dietitian - Vanessa Richard
  Tuesday, March 30
  11:00 - 2:00 in the Some Assembly Required area

Check out this video of Shannon at The 459 Commons!  She was recently interviewed for the Reveille's "day in the life...".  She is a valuable member of our team and always has a smile on her face!  Many students know her already because she likes to talk to everyone! 

We can really say the Saints are SUPER with their spectacular Super Bowl WIN!  It is amazing to see what a football team can do for a city and its fans!!  What a proud moment for everyone in Louisiana and the Who Dat Nation!!  We hope you had fun showing some spirit at our Super Saints Party last Wednesday night!

Thanks to Chef Mike for cooking up some awesome New Orleans favorites including chicken and andouille gumbo, fried catfish, boudin, crawfish etouffee, shrimp poboys and bananas foster!  We gave away a lot of Saints stuff, too.  Congrats to all of our winners and congrats to the New Orleans Saints, of course!

Below are two links of photos from the festive evening.  You can view the pictures as a slide show and save any that you would like. 

http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/3309377/1/Saints%20Party%202.03.10?h=3ca6c7

The last day to make changes to your Meal Plan is Friday, February 5, 2010.  You may contact the Tiger Card Office at 578-4300 or visit them on the first floor of the Student Union near the Live Oak Lounge.

After February 5, Meal Plans will be locked in for the remainder of the semester.  Any rollover Paw Points from Fall 2009 will then be added to your account. 

We are ready for the first day of classes with a brand new state-of-the-art dining facility!  Check out The 5 with its spacious seating areas, new menus as well as five computer stations.  It is still all-you-care-to-eat with plenty of options to choose from so check out the hottest place on campus!  Hours are 7:00am - 7:00pm Monday thru Thursday and 7:00am - 4:30pm on Friday.  All students are welcome!  

Take 5 convenience store area featuring a Starbuck's coffee bar and Quiznos will be open this weekend, too.  Late night service and patio seating will be available soon!

Enjoy!

Welcome back students!  LSU Dining has a lot of changes for Spring due to construction and we very much appreciate your patience during this time. 

The good news is The 5 is scheduled to be OPEN for the first day of class on Tuesday, January 19!

Take 5 is the convenience store area of The 5 featuring a Quiznos, coffee bar and more.  Training will occur during the first week of school and full service will be available for the weekend beginning on Friday, January 22 at 4:30pm.

Due to construction in the Student Union, the Tiger Lair and Magnolia Room were forced to close for renovations this semester.   Reopening of these areas will be at the start of the Fall semester in August 2010.

A "mini" Tiger Lair operation will be set up in the Student Union with grab and go items including pizza, sandwiches, salads, snacks and beverages.  We hope to have this open in early February.  Einstein Bros Bagels and McDonald's are also available on the first floor of the Student Union.

These "growing pains" will be well worth it with modernized dining facilities and new offerings!!  Please stay tuned for more information! 

Welcome back!!  Spring Meal Plans will be activated beginning Monday, January 11, 2010.  The 459 Commons with limited menus and hours before school starts on Tuesday, January 19.  Our newest dining hall, The 5, is scheduled to be open for the first day of class.

The 459 Commons

January 11 - 15, 2010

• 8:00am - 2:00pm
• 4:00pm - 7:00pm
• Closed Saturday and Sunday

Outtakes at The 459 Commons

January 11 - 15, 2010

• 10:30am - 4:30pm

January 16-17, 2010

• 10:30am - 6:30pm

You may search other LSU Dining hours and locations on the home page as more options are available with Paw Points and TigerCASH (in addition to cash and credit cards).  Included are McDonald's, Subway, CC's, Mini Mart and Smoothie King on campus.  Regular hours begin on Tuesday, January 19, 2010.

On Monday, January 18, Einstein Bros Bagels will be open 9:00am - 6:00pm in the LSU Student Union and Meal Transfers will be accepted all day.  McDonald's will also be open 9:00am - 6:00pm accepting Paw Points and TigerCASH.  Please note all other LSU Dining locations will be closed for the MLK Holiday!

Meal Plans are for everyone!  Be sure to sign up for a Spring Meal Plan so you can enjoy dining at its best!!  We're giving you more value for your Meal Plan by again offering additional Paw Points just for signing up!  Paw Points may be used like "dining dollars" at any LSU Dining location on campus to give students some flexibility and variety.   

• Resident Tiger - extra $75 in Paw Points
• Tiger Ultra - extra $50 in Paw Points
• Tiger Plus - extra $25 in Paw Points
• Tiger Lite - extra $20 in Paw Points
• Tiger Commuter - extra $15 in Paw Points

Select or change a Meal Plan on your PAWS account or contact the Tiger Card Office at 578-4300.  Additional Paw Points will be added after the 14th day of class. 

LSU Dining would like to inform everyone on dining location updates and changes for the spring semester.  The Magnolia Room and Tiger Lair will both be closing for remodeling and will reopen Fall 2010.

The last day of operation for the Magnolia Room is Friday, December 4, 2009. 

The Tiger Lair will be closing on Saturday, December 12, 2009.

With the eagerly awaited opening of The 5 for the Spring semester, weekend service will be shifted to locations on each side of campus to compensate for the Tiger Lair closure.  Outtakes with Taco Bell and Papa John's will be open at The 459 Commons in the southeast area of residential housing behind Acadian Hall.  The new Take 5 with Quiznos will also be open at The 5 on the northwest side of campus near the Pentagon area.  This is a brand new location complete with outdoor seating! 

Outtakes and Take 5 will be open 7 days a week with late-night service Monday through Thursday, too! 

Beginning at 4:30 on Friday and continuing all day Saturday and Sunday, students can swap a Meal Plan Meal for a Meal Transfer which includes any Taco Bell, Papa John's or Quiznos combo or any salad, sandwich or wrap combo available similar to the Tiger Lair weekend service.  For the spring semester, Meal Transfers are actually available every day during operating hours at Outtakes and Take 5!  Paw Points may also be used like "dining dollars" for snacks, beverages or convenience store items.

While we understand the inconvenience of dining locations being closed, we would like to highlight several options that will be available in the spring.  Click here for details or see below.  Additional information can be found on our website, www.lsudining.com.

            Temporary Operation (2^nd floor Student Union, Northwest corner)

o    Monday – Friday, 10 AM – 3 PM

o    Papa John’s Pizzas, pre-made sandwiches, salads, bottled drinks, and other grab-n-go items

            Einstein Bros. Bagels (1^st floor Student Union)

o    Monday – Friday, 7 AM – 10:30 PM

o    Saturday – Sunday, 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM

Meal Transfers available late night after 7:00pm and all day Saturday and Sunday!

            McDonald’s (1^st floor Student Union)

o    Monday – Friday, 7 AM – 9 PM

o    Saturday, 8 AM – 8 PM

o    Sunday, 11 AM – 7 PM

            Faculty Club (corner of Highland and Raphael Semmes)

o    Monday – Friday, 11 AM – 1:30 AM

o    Offers Louisiana cuisine with elegance and flare

            The 459 Commons

o    Monday – Thursday, 7 AM – 7 PM

o    Friday, 7 AM – 4:30 PM

            Outtakes at The 459

o    Open 7 days a week

o    Papa John’s

o    Taco Bell

o    Grab-n-go items

o    Visit www.lsudining.com for hours of operation

Great news for Resident Dining!!  Our newest location, The 5, will be available for Spring 2010 (formerly Pentagon Dining Hall).

           The 5 (New Opening!)

o    Monday – Thursday, 7 AM – 7 PM

o    Friday, 7 AM – 4:30 PM

            Take 5 (located inside of The 5)

o    Open 7 days a week

o    Quiznos

o    Starbucks we proudly brew specialty drinks

o    Grab-n-go items

o    Visit www.lsudining.com for hours of operation

Check out all the pictures on LSU Dining's Facebook page or follow the link below!  We had a fun night despite the bad weather.  Good luck on Finals!!

You can view the actual photos taken and save any you would like to keep by clicking on the link below.  Very cool!  Just right click any image to enlarge it, view the slide show or save it to your computer.

http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/3309377/1/Chancellor%27s%20Pancake%20Breakfast%2012.01.09?h=b1e7bf

The Faculty Club is a campus favorite, but a secret to much of the "outside" world.  Click on the link below to read an outstanding review in the Advocate Fun Section on Friday, November 6.  This was a total surprise to everyone and recognition well deserved! 

Congratulations to Chef Jon Jackson, Charlie Casrill, Jonathan Miller, Sue Keller and the rest of the Faculty Club staff!!  You are the pride of LSU Dining and serve this campus well! 

If you haven't tried the Faculty Club yet, please join them for lunch Monday through Friday from 11:00am - 1:30pm.  The Faculty Club will also be hosting their popular Thanksgiving and Christmas Buffets in November and December.  Students, Faculty and Staff are welcome!  Paw Points and TigerCASH accepted!

http://www.2theadvocate.com/entertainment/fun/69307432.html

Great news for Project Clean Plate at The 459 Commons.  You can click here to see our goal with Project Clean Plate which is to reduce our waste by 20%.  For every 5% reduction we achieve, LSU Dining will make a donation to the Baton Rouge Food Bank just in time for Thanksgiving!

Basically the goal is to reduce waste by bringing back clean plates!  Students can still eat as much as they want, but they are encouraged to take only what they will eat.  That is all there is to it! 

Our first week's benchmark (10/5) was 768 pounds.  Students have already stepped up to the challenge judging by our second week! 

10/12 Week - Total waste was 719 pounds.  That is already a 6.4% reduction!!  We are well on our way to reaching 614 pounds!!

10/19 Week - Total waste was 659 pounds.  Only 45 more pounds to go to reach our goal!!

10/26 Week - Total waste was 628 pounds.  Almost there!!  Down by 140 total pounds so far.

11/2 Week - Total waste was 615 pounds.  So close!!  We only have ONE more pound to go to reach our goal of 20%!

11/9 Week - Total waste was 597 pounds.  WE DID IT!  Food waste was reduced by 22.3%!  Because of your efforts, LSU Dining is proud to make a Thanksving Donation to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank.  Click here for more details!

Sustainability matters!  Click here for ways you can help.  Watch our progress and look for ways YOU can assist with our campus sustainability efforts!  Thanks for your help in making this a continuous effort at LSU! 

LOVE FOOD, HATE WASTE!!

Here are some things you can do:

• Exercise portion control.
• Ask for a sample if you are unsure.
• Eat with your stomach, not with your eyes.  You may always go back!
• The correct protein portion size for one meal is 3oz.  That is the size of a deck of cards.
• For added taste, use condiments found around the servery.
• Don't get dessert until you have finished.
• It takes 20 minutes for your brain to know you are full, so let your food digest before you get more.

According to the USDA, Americans waste almost 25% of all food produced in the US each year.

We have already gone trayless to conserve water and energy and reduce chemicals.  We also recycle our used cooking oil into biodiesel fuel.  Not to mention the fact that The 459 Commons was renovated with "green" initiatives in place.  We all need to do our part!!

We had a fun time at our Western Roundup at The 459 Commons last Tuesday and enjoyed some great food and music!  There was also a three-way tie for our "Guess the Weight of our BIG Pumpkin" contest, too!

• Gilda Carbo
• Rebekah Knezevich
• Andrew Fernandez

Each guessed 187 pounds and received $25 in Paw Points.  Congrats!! 

Thanks for participating look for more fun events to come during the semester!

Our NEW Project Green Thumb Mugs have just arrived and they have gone purple and gold!  Get yours for $6.00 at any campus location and also receive $.99 refills on coffee, tea and fountain drinks.  Does not include specialty drinks.  Click here for details!

Participating campus locations include:

• Tiger Lair Food Court
• Einstein Bros Bagels
• Outtakes @ The 459 Commons
• CC's Coffee House - Middleton & Law
• Pierre's Landing
• Atrium Cafe'
• Mini Mart

In addition, LSU Dining has the SAME refill offer for the First Year Experience Mugs given out at Fall Fest to all first-year students.  These mugs were provided free of charge through a partnership with LSU Dining and other campus departments.   

Congratulations to all of our WINNERS for the Tailgate Party held at The 459 Commons on 9.09.09!  We had a fun night with some festive music, tailgate treats and lots of giveaways.  Thanks for participating and GEAUX TIGERS!

• TAILGATE PRIZE PACKAGE - Dwanda Carter
• LSU JERSEY and $25 in Paw Points - Alacey Monconduit
• LSU FLAG and $25 in Paw Points - Laura Skinner
• LSU T-SHIRT and $25 in Paw Points - Ariana Huff
• LSU T-SHIRT and $25 in Paw Points - Chelsea Herrick
• LSU T-SHIRT and $25 in Paw Points - Olivia Osborne
• LUNCH FOR TWO at the FACULTY CLUB - Vishnu Pernenkil
• DR. PEPPER COOLER with beverages - Christian Alch
• DR. PEPPER COOLER with beverages - Garrett Hudler

Winners were randomly drawn at 7:00pm on 9.09.09 by students at The 459 Commons and will be posted at the location. 

Fall Meal Plans are now activated!  Students may use Paw Points or Meal Transfers until the dining halls open on Monday, August 24. 

The Unlimited Meal Plan will be active for use Monday, August 24 at The 459 Commons and Highland Dining Hall.  Prior to that date, you may use Paw Points or TigerCASH for your dining needs.  MEAL TRANSFERS AND SHARING OF MEALS IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE UNLIMTED MEAL PLAN!  

You can use a Meal Plan Meal for a Meal Transfer Combo with all other Meal Plans at any of the participating LSU Dining locations.  Click here for more details on what is available at the Tiger Lair and Einstein Bros Bagels. 

Outtakes at The 459 Commons also accepts Meal Transfers anytime they are open.  Click here to see what is available from Taco Bell and Papa John's as well as some grab 'n geaux options. 

Mini Mart on the west side of campus will be offering Breafast Meal Transfers until "The 5" opens in the Spring 2010.  Take advantage of the convenient option on your way to class!

In addition, Paw Points may be used like "dining dollars" at all LSU Dining locations anytime!  Try some of our convenient campus locations currently open:

• Tiger Lair Food Court
• Einstein Bros Bagels
• McDonald's
• Outtakes at The 459 featuring Taco Bell and Papa John's Pizza 
• CC's - Middleton LIbrary
• CC's - Law Center
• Atrium Cafe
• Pierre's Landing
• Subway
• Magnolia Room 
• Faculty Club
• Mini Mart 

McDonald's is back and in their new space on the 1st Floor of the LSU Student Union right next to Einstein Bros Bagels!  McCafe beverages will also be available.  Limited hours will begin Wednesday, August 12 thru Sunday, August 23. 

• Wednesday, August 12 thru Friday, August 14 -- 7:00am - 2:00pm
• Closed Saturday and Sunday, August 15-16
• Monday, August 17 thru Friday, August 21 -- 7:00am - 4:00pm
• Saturday, August 22 -- 8:00am - 2:00pm 
• Sunday, August 23 -- 11:00am - 6:00pm 

Regular Fall 2009 hours begin August 24:

• Monday thru Thursday -- 7:00am - 9:00pm
• Friday -- 7:00am - 8:00pm
• Saturday -- 8:00am - 8:00pm
• Sunday -- 11:00am - 7:00pm

LSU Dining is featuring our popular Project Green Thumb mugs at a summer special price of only $5.00!  Plus, you get $.99 fountain drink and coffee refills at participating LSU Dining locations.  What a great way to replenish your beverage and save on cup waste!   

Also receive a FREE Project Green Thumb carabiner while supplies last.  Conveniently clip your mug to your backpack so you always have it with you!       

LSU Dining and Residential Life are pleased to announce we collected 1953 pounds of food for the Baton Rouge Food Bank.  Thanks to our generous students who donated while they were moving out!  This is an annual event and we encourage everyone to participate!  Have a great summer!!   

LSU Dining is working hard every day to be socially responsible!  See all the things we are doing to make a difference in the community and with the guests we serve! 

Go to the following link and see the Advoate article featuring The 459 Commons at LSU on June 26, 2008!

 http://www.2theadvocate.com/features/food/21582409.html

Spend Saturday Nights in Tiger Stadium!

LSU Concessions is now hiring energetic full-time and part-time workers and supervisors! Starting pay over $8.00 per hour with great benefits! Food service experience a plus but not required. Job requires a broad range of duties including stocking, cleaning, supervising groups of stands, fork lift operation, setting up and operating concession stands, light painting, etc.

Schedule includes some days and nights.  Flexible for students and a fun and casual environment! Contact Nathan Carter ncarter@lsu.edu or call 413-2444 / 578-6991.  EOE M/F/V/D.

Energetic individuals needed for on-campus Catering events.  Flexible scheduling and convenient location!  Positions also available in the Magnolia Room Restaurant located on the 3rd Floor of the LSU Student Union. 

Please contact Cheramie Gosnell, LSU Union Catering Director for more information at catering@lsu.edu or call 578-5952.