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Dining Digest

Vol. 2 | September 2025

What's New?

See what happened in August & what's new in September!

  • Culinary Creations

    Get ready because this month, the most exclusive cooking class on campus is coming back! Meal Plan holders will have the chance to sign up (via an email) for Culinary Creations cooking classes for the Fall semester starting in September! This month, we’re going to be making Sushi!

  • Garnet & Go

    Did you know? With our Transact Mobile Ordering App, you can skip the lines and order ahead at your favorite retail locations! It is easy and convenient to get your favorite food and use your Meal Plan, Dining Dollars or credit card to pay. Check out our Mobile Ordering page to download the Transact Mobile Ordering App today!

  • Chef Spotlight

    Meet Chef Matt, the Executive Head Chef at Suwannee Room! Chef Matt’s passion for food ignited at the age of 14 while researching his ancestors, who introduced Swiss cheese to America- an intriguing discovery that led him into the kitchen. Come get to know Chef Matt at this month’s Meet the Chef event in Suwannee Room & try a special dish that’s close to his heart!

September Events

  • Cheese Pizza Promo

    September 5th | Garnet & Go

  • Overnight Oats

    September 5th | Suwannee Room

  • Taste Test

    September 8th | Drs. Inn Market

  • Produce Spotlight

    September 10th | Suwannee Room

  • Farmer's Market

    September 11th | Integration Statue

  • Back to School Cookout

    September 11th | Seminole Cafe

  • Birthday Bash

    September 12th | Suwannee Room

  • Coolfoods Feature: Turkey Bibimbap

    September 16th | Suwannee Room

  • Chef Spotlight: Chef Matt

    September 18th | Suwannee Room

  • Rosh Hashanah Celebration

    September 23rd | Suwannee Room

  • Rosh Hashanah Celebration

    September 24th | Seminole Cafe

  • Produce Spotlight

    September 24th | Seminole Cafe

  • Farmer's Market

    September 25th | Integration Statue

  • Burrito promo

    September 25th | Garnet & Go

  • Taste Test

    September 26th | Proof at FSU

  • Away Game Rally

    September 26th | Proof at FSU

  • Birthday Bash

    September 30th | Seminole Cafe

  • See Upcoming Events Here!

4 Tips to be Hurricane Ready:

  • Charge Everything

    Phones, laptops, and portable chargers. You’ll want to be ready if the power goes out.

  • Stock Essentials

    Make sure to have bottled water, nonperishable food, flashlights, and batteries on hand.
  • Stay in the Know
    Sign up for campus alerts and follow updates before, during, and after the storms.
  • Secure your Space
    Move electronics off the floor, close blinds, and bring in items from balconies.

Joke of the Month:

What did the math book say to the student? I’ve got too many problems

  • Health & Nutrition

New Recipe: Prickly Pear Lemon Bars

Crust Ingredients:
Filling Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar
  • 1 stick unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ¼ all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup grated lemon zest
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream
  • 7 egg yolks
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup prickly pear syrup
  • ½ stick unsalted butter.
Crust Instructions:
Filling Instructions:
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Line a 9-inch square pan with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray
  3. Process the flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor until combined. (3 seconds)
  4. Add the butter and process to a blend. (8 to 10 seconds) Continue to process until the mixture is pale yellow and resembles a coarse meal.
  5. Sprinkle the mixture into the pan and press firmly with your fingers into an even layer over the entire pan. bottom.
  6. Bake crust till golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  1. Whisk yolk and whole eggs together in a saucepan.
  2. Add granulated sugar and whisk until combined.
  3. Add lemon juice, prickly pear syrup, zest, and salt, whisk until combined.
  4. Add the butter pieces, and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens slightly. (about 5 minutes)
  5. Immediately pour curd through a strainer and stir in heavy cream
  6. Pour curd into warm crust.
  7. Bake until filling is shiny and opaque and the center jiggles when shaken, 10 to 15 minutes
  8. Let cool completely on a wire rack (about 2 hours) before removing the bars from the pan.

  • Produce Spotlight

    September’s Produce of the month is the Prickly Pear! The Prickly Pear is a part of the cactus plant family and are native to Mexico and parts of the South-western United States.

    These fruits aren’t just fun to say out loud either! They’ve got lots of great nutritional value too! They’re a great source of Vitamin C which supports your immune system and antioxidants which help prevent chronic diseases. Plus, it’s packed with potassium and fiber to help with heart and gut health! Stop by one of our produce spotlight events this month to give this delicious & nutritious fruit a taste!

  • Have a Food Allergy? Need Special Accommodations?

    The Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) supports students by providing accommodations, including dietary. Schedule a meeting with an OAS Accessibility Specialist by contacting them.
    EMAIL: oas@fsu.edu

    Once you've reached out to OAS, set up a meeting with your dietitian Ms. Chiung Lien, RDN LDN
    EMAIL: lien-chiung@aramark.com

  • Sustainability Corner

  • Ozzi Silver Token Giveaway

    This September, Suwannee Room is making your dining experience a little more exciting with our Ozzi-To-Go Silver Coin Giveaway! Every time you return your Ozzi container, you have the chance to win exclusive Ozzi swag. Here’s how it works:

    1. The two Ozzi return bins will randomly give out a silver coin instead of the usual gold one.
    2. Redeem your silver coin at the register right away to claim your Ozzi-to-go swag.
    3. If you do not want your prize, you can trade in your silver coin for a bronze one.

    This promotion will run all September or until prizes run out!

  • Farmer's Market

    We’re excited to share that September brings not one but two Farmers Markets to campus! All at our new location around the Integration Statue on Legacy Walk!

    Come out, enjoy fresh local flavors, and connect with the community. These markets are always full of energy, good food, and great company.

  • Grab & Go Vegan & Vegetarian Highlight

    Try our vegan or vegetarian grab-and-go items this September and enjoy something new and delicious! Available in our convenience stores! We've got vegan and vegetarian options available too like this Spicy Hummus Wrap and Lime Cheesecake Parfait!

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