TL;DR 🧑🏽‍🍳: Be sure to check out Spring Break adjusted hours below. Thurston & Pelham Commons will be the main dining locations open during this academic break.

March is here, and we are officially springing into action! As the days get brighter and energy picks up, the GW Dining Team is ready to shake off winter and dive into a fresh season of fun, flavor, and community. Let’s hop into what’s new this month.

Fish Fridays

Now through April 2, all dining halls will offer at least one fish option during both lunch and dinner services every Friday in support of our community members who are observing Lent.

You Spoke, We Listened

Thank you to everyone who took part in our DH Market survey. Your feedback helped us refresh the space, reorganize the layout, and bring in new products you all asked for. Stop by the updated DH Market the next time you are on campus and you might just find a new favorite.

Campus Partner Message: Attend the Upcoming OneGW Summit: Community, Culture & Inclusion

All are welcome to attend the OneGW Summit: Community, Culture & Inclusion taking place March 26 & 27. This summit will be:

Register to attend and learn how you can get more involved here.

Capital City Mambo Sauce on Campus

It’s official - Capital City Mambo Sauce is on campus. We’re thrilled to partner with this local brand and bring a true taste of Washington, DC to our dining community. You can now find their zesty, iconic DC sauce in all of our dining halls. Be sure to try it out; it is especially delicious on chicken.

Red Velvet Waffles Now at Thurston 

Thurston Dining Hall is now serving soft, fluffy red velvet waffles - and we even have an Avoid Gluten option. Stop by for breakfast and treat yourself to our newest waffle flavor.

Celebrity Chef Series: Zubair Mohajir

Tuesday, March 3 | Dinner | Shenkman 

Chef Zubair Mohajir is a prominent figure in the culinary world, known for his innovative approach to Indian cuisine. Mohajir was a featured chef on season 22 of Bravo's Top Chef, a two-time James Beard Award semi-finalist, and the 2022 Jean Banchet Rising Chef of the Year. Join Mohajir for our next Celebrity Chef Series where he will be curating a special menu for Ramadan.

As part of the event, there will be henna classes offered. Signups are on a first come, first served basis.

Supper Club: An Elevated Dining Experience

Thursday, March 19 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Shenkman - Side Room

Supper Club is a special meal plan perk that brings students together once a month for an upscale evening of food, fellowship, and fun. For each Supper Club, our Revolutionary Catering team curates a three-course menu, complete with a mocktail bar and live entertainment, creating a truly unique GW experience. It is the perfect way to meet new friends and enjoy a night out - right here on campus. Be sure to follow us on social media for this month’s theme reveal.

March Teaching Kitchen Featuring Carrots

Tuesday, March 24 | 5 pm - 7 pm | Shenkman 

Join us in Shenkman Dining Hall for our March Teaching Kitchen with our Campus Dietitian, Catherine. Come and learn simple, nutritious recipes inspired by the Feel Good Food of the month - carrots. Enjoy hands-on cooking, tasty samples, and tips to level up your plate.

Celebrating National Nutrition Month with New Faces and Feel Good Foods!

This month, GW welcomes Erin Iverson, a Dietetic Intern from Virginia Tech who will be training alongside our Campus Dietitian. As a soon‑to‑be RDN, she will help bring even more support, resources, and approachable nutrition education to GW students across campus.

National Nutrition Month (observed each March) reminds us of the Power of Nutrition - and one of the best ways to strengthen your confidence around food is by turning to credible, science‑based guidance. Whether you’re sorting through confusing nutrition headlines or trying to build balanced meals on a busy schedule, you don’t have to do it alone. Partnering with an RDN gives you access to personalized nutrition information tailored to your goals, needs, culture, and food preferences. We are trained to help you navigate your options and build eating patterns that truly support your well‑being.

If you’re looking to boost your confidence in your food and beverage choices, explore strategies for eating well on campus, or work on individual health goals, remember that you can book an appointment with me.

And since we’re focusing on the Power of Nutrition, let’s spotlight March’s Feel Good Food, a veggie that really knows how to root for your well‑being (see what I did there)… carrots!

Carrots aren’t just colorful and delicious—they’re a functional food, meaning they offer health benefits beyond basic nutrition. These vibrant veggies are packed with beta carotene, a powerful compound that supports eye health and vision. And here’s a fun bonus: when you cook carrots, their beta‑carotene becomes even more available for your body to absorb! Carrots also deliver a solid boost of dietary fiber, which helps keep your gut happy and supports smooth digestion. Portable, snackable, and easy to add to meals, carrots make it simple to nourish both your digestive and visual health.

OZZI Container Return Tracking

12,774 OZZI containers have been returned for reuse since the program launched. Keep it up GW Revs!

Dispatch Goods Containers in USC

As you may have noticed, all compostable containers and clamshells at Absurd Bird and Chaat House have now been replaced with Dispatch Goods reusable containers. No token or opt-in necessary. Simply enjoy your food then place the reusable container in the corresponding orange bin.

We reached an 80% return rate for the first 60 days of this program!

Spring Break Hours | Saturday, March 7 - Sunday, March 15

GW Dining locations will have modified hours during this academic break.

Check out the full hours of operation and what’s on the daily menu before leaving your home to dine!

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