Eat at State News

Veterans Day Dinner event in 2019

Posted July 2021 - Michigan State University (MSU) was recently honored with two significant awards from the National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS). The organization recently announced its 2020 Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards named after a NACUFS founder, past president and highly regarded innovator.

OCAT handing out Thanksgiving meals

Posted May 2021 - When Michigan State University (MSU) transitioned to virtual courses in the spring of 2020, the Culinary Services (CS) team had reached the final stage of acquiring the remaining product needed to close out the semester. Acting quickly and remaining diligent, MSU Food Stores and partners across the department collaborated to reduce inventory from $1.8 million to around $750,000.

Retail services executive chef Kari Magee
Retail services executive chef Kari Magee competed in an American Culinary Federation event in March, earning a gold medal for her fully vegan dish.
Chicken shawarma grain bowl

Residents observing Ramadan from April 12 through May 12, 2021, will have options available in residential dining halls. This includes Halal protein options for dinner as well as vegan and vegetarian selections for breakfast and lunch.

Mediterranean farro salad

Each year, Whole Grain Sampling Day is recognized on March 31 to celebrate the flavors and health benefits of whole grains. For 2021, we are offering a variety of whole grains in locations to provide the campus community with an opportunity to sample different types of grains and learn more about them.

Kosher cuisine sign

MSU Culinary Services will be serving Kosher meals for Passover during lunch and dinner from sundown on Saturday, March 27 through the evening of Sunday, April 4 at South Pointe at Case. The meals will be served during lunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and dinner from 5-8 p.m., while quantities last.

Our Table panelists
On Friday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m., join MSU AgBioResearch for a virtual Our Table discussion. Panelists, including Corporate Executive Chef Kurt Kwiatkowski, will examine how climate change is shifting diets by changing weather patterns and temperatures, and prompting new innovations in agriculture.
Red velvet drip cake
Enjoy February specials from MSU Bakers to celebrate Valentine's Day! Pick up or delivery is available for a variety of products, like hand-decorated sugar cookies, cupcakes and a red velvet drip cake.
Cuisine from Lower Bowl at Spartan Stadium

Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) recently honored Michigan State University (MSU) with the inaugural Best Campus Dining Award. FARE strives to enhance the lives of individuals with food allergies through education, awareness and advocacy initiatives.

Presidential Chicken
If you're missing some of your campus dining favorites, create them at home and experience a taste of MSU! We're featuring recipes on our social media accounts, so be sure to follow Eat at State on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and check this page for additions as we share more items.