Der Rathskeller Features New Food, Same Comforting Feel
Gemütlichkeit (noun): a feeling of warmth, friendliness, good cheer and belonging. This German term has come to guide the role of Memorial Union’s der Rathskeller as a social space to gather and unwind in good company. With the opening of whole first floor of Memorial Union Jan. 17 the historic and beloved der Rathskeller is once again open to students, staff and community members. Above all, while visitors will notice some new...
Thanksgiving to Go Meals Bring Great Food, Ease to Families
Stressing over burnt turkeys, soggy stuffing and lumpy mashed potatoes isn’t worth the hassle of making a Thanksgiving dinner from scratch. Don’t waste time in the kitchen scrubbing pots and pans when you could be enjoying a delicious pre-cooked meal with you family; let Wisconsin Union Catering do the work for you with Thanksgiving to Go! From savory side dishes to sweet desserts, the menu is filled with Thanksgiving favorites that...
Farm to Table Bags Make Healthy Cooking Simple for Students
When you hear the words “college student diet,” what foods come to mind? Most likely cheap, fatty foods with little nutritional value like ramen, pizza, mac ’n’ cheese and ice cream. The Wisconsin Union is hoping to change that. The Campus Farmers’ Market at Union South, which takes place Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., aims to promote sustainability and support the community by offering local produce from area vendors. New this...
Introducing WUD Cuisine
Fresh out of the oven is a brand new Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Committee: WUD Cuisine. The student-run committee is centered around food and dedicated to exploring Wisconsin’s food system through education about food sustainability, practicality and justice. Sound appetizing? Read on to meet WUD Cuisine Director Federica Ranelli (‘17), and learn more about the events and outreach planned for the upcoming year. What is...
Unique Babcock Flavors to Try This Summer
Summer is a great time to broaden your horizons. Testing out a different hairstyle or reading a new genre can often lead to the discovery of new favorites. The same can be said for experimenting with different flavors of ice cream! Summer is the perfect time to enjoy Babcock ice cream, made right here at the dairy plant on campus. To ensure you don’t get stuck in a rut ordering the same chocolate or vanilla cone, we’ve put together a...
What to Eat at the Memorial Union During Construction
Three weeks into the semester and it’s already time to study at the Union! While the Memorial Union is under a bit of renovation at the moment, there are still spots to grab a meal between classes or work on that paper. Along with the new Daily Scoop in the Paul Bunyan room, the Stiftskeller just opened a made-to-order sandwich shop called the Subskeller. Now open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., the Stiftskeller will serve their usual...