What's Cookin' - November 7, 2012

Welcome to "What's Cookin'," a look at upcoming Northeastern Dining events and news across campus.

Did you know that Sweet Tomatoes at the new Curry Student Center now offers catering menu options? We have a full line of delicious and scrumptious sandwich, salad, and whoopie pie platters that can take care of your next office luncheon, student organization meeting, or dorm pizza party! For more information or to place your order, call us at x5969 or contact Steve Menard at x2233.

We hope to see you at our upcoming free cooking events in the Xhibition Kitchen. We are thrilled to once again present Cocinar Con Gusto with the Northeastern Latino/a Student Cultural Center. We are very excited to welcome Chef Erwin Ramos from the Olé Restaurant Group - owners of Olé Mexican Grill and Olécito - to the Xhibition Kitchen today at noon. And don’t miss James Beard award-winning chef Jody Adams and Northeastern alumnus Sean Griffing from Trade Restaurant on Wednesday, November 14 at 12 pm. Since opening last year, Trade has already garnered incredible local and national recognition from Boston Magazine ("2012 Best New Restaurant"), The Improper Bostonian ("2012 Best New Restaurant"), and Bon Appétit ("Top 50 Best New Restaurants of 2012"). This will be a popular event so come early for a great seat to get up close and personal to these Boston culinary icons.

For more information about all things food at Northeastern, please check out our website, NUDining.com, or follow us on Twitter and Facebook for real-time news and exclusive specials!

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