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From tacos to cookies: A run-down of on-campus dining options

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer • October 17, 2023

While the Eatery and the Perch remain campus staples, it’s easy for students to get tired of eating at the same places every day. Thankfully, campus touts many different dining locations serving everything from smoothies and salads to tacos and burgers.

A student guide to the new Eatery

By Srinidhi Gopalan, Staff Writer • August 10, 2023

The Eatery — the largest dining facility at Pitt — is currently undergoing a comprehensive transformation to change the dining experience for students.

Pitt Food Recovery Heroes aim to reduce food waste, fight food insecurity

By Trevor Weinstock, Staff Writer • October 21, 2022

Food Recovery Heroes’ goal is to recover surplus food across campus and to donate it to local organizations. They take leftovers from food vendors around campus and bring them to different hunger-fighting agencies in Pittsburgh.

Pitt Eats ‘firmly committed’ to providing a high-quality dining experience

By Donata Massimiani, For The Pitt News • September 28, 2021

Pitt began a partnership with Compass, a British multinational food company, in July 2020. A Compass spokesperson said the company hopes to reinvent the dining experience by creating initiatives that help students take charge of their nutrition and wellness.

Students discuss their favorite places to eat in Oakland

By Brandon Raglow, Staff Writer • September 28, 2021

As the academic year ramps up and many students are back on campus for the first time in more than a year, they reflect on some of their favorite Oakland restaurants.

SGB talks dining improvements, COVID-19 protocols

By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor • February 3, 2021

Quintin Eason, the vice president of operations for Compass Group, said at SGB’s Tuesday meeting that there are plans in the works for a food delivery program with bikes as well as a grocery delivery program to students’ dorm rooms.

SGB addresses Tower B quarantine, dining concerns

By Nathan Fitchett, Staff Writer • October 7, 2020

Besides discussing the state of the pandemic on campus, SGB also talked about its meeting with Compass Group, the ongoing Mental Health Awareness Month and the kickoff of SGB’s new civic advising program.

Millie’s ice cream now on the meal plan

By Sarah Berg, For The Pitt News • September 26, 2019

For the first time, Pitt students can get dessert from the Pittsburgh-based ice cream shop Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream on campus — and pay with Dining Dollars.

Sodexo offers culturally diverse meals

By Remy Samuels, Staff Writer • February 21, 2019

According to Sodexo district manager Abdou Cole, Sodexo made the move to represent different cultures as accurately as possible after listening to the demands of students.

Staff picks: Best of Campus Cuisine

By The Pitt News Staff • August 20, 2018

Many students don’t look too deeply into their food options before coming to school. Thankfully, our staff is here to shed light on dining options on campus!