UH Dining Service was honored in Restaurants & Institutions for their inclusion of ethnic cuisine in the residence halls cafeterias. | Justin Flores/The Daily Cougar
With its diverse student population, UH is always working on new ways to embrace the cultural heritage of the campus community.
Recently, UH Dining Services was recognized by Restaurants and Institutions (R&I) magazine for its variety of cuisine, in an article about how street food from different countries is becoming mainstream in America.
“As a school with one of the most diverse populations in the country, it is our privilege to be able to showcase the wonders of different ethnic cuisine,” the Assistant Vice President for University Services, Emily Messa, said.
UH Executive Chef Tori Bergerson, who joined the dining staff in fall 2009, has since transformed the UH dining experience.
“We really wanted to provide another option for students while also allowing those who have come from abroad to get a little taste of home,” Bergeron said in regards to the different food options in the residence halls’ cafeterias. They also intend to “pique the interest of those who had not ever tried food from outside their norm.”
This was achieved through the addition of the new international foods station at the Moody Towers dining hall, where students are able to explore different cuisine from places all over the world, including Latin America, India and the Caribbean.
“The UH Dining Services team is proud to provide the students, faculty and staff the latest in innovative dining solutions,” Resident District Manager of Dining Services, Tony Urso, said in a press release.
“Our goal is to provide foods that serve a diverse range of tastes. We will always be looking to add additional flavors and geographic preference based on the University’s growing global population.”
