Desserts by Marshelle, a locally-owned baking and catering business, has begun to stock some of the shelves of Alvin’s supermarket with desserts for all, including gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan, and many more dietary-restricted-friendly desserts.
Tropical Smoothie Café caters to students at grand opening
The long-awaited opening of Tropical Smoothie Café on 23rd St. across from OCU’s campus is finally over with the restaurant’s grand opening on Oct. 27, bringing healthier dietary options for everyone just in time for the Homecoming festivities.
Opinion: Columnist reviews sn-Oozie restaurant
Columnist Hope Melton reviews the Mediterranean restaurant Oozie.
Opinion: Columnist reviews Cajun King, does not bow to its royal authority
Columnist Hope Melton reviews the Cajun King buffet.
Opinion: Gogi Go a great place for picky eaters to get on-the-go Korean food
Columnist Hope Melton reviews the food options at Gogi Go, a quick and simple Korean restaurant.
Opinion: Taj Cuisine of India a “nice local spot” with plentiful vegetarian options
Columnist Hope Melton reviews the Indian buffet at Taj Cuisine of India.
Opinion: Food critic gives new plant-based restaurant a glowing review
Columnist Hope Melton reviews the vegan restaurant Plant.
Opinion: Columnist recommends HunnyBunny for service, breakfast food
Columnist Hope Melton reviews local biscuit joint, HunnyBunny Biscuit Company.
Columnist enjoys Burger Pig vegetarian meal, criticizes lack of options
Columnist Hope Melton reviews The Parlor’s burger stall, Burger Pig.
OPINION: Columnist reviews local taqueria The Mayan
Columnist Hope Melton reviews local restaurant The Mayan.
Freshmen surprised with free breakfast in dorms
As students from Banning and Draper halls awoke for early Friday morning classes on Sept. 6, they were greeted with free food in their lobbies.
Students frustrated by lack of diet-conscious dining options
Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free students have struggled to find sufficient meal options for themselves, both in the cafeteria and in The Market at Alvin’s.
Student sick after food mislabeling in caf
Students are frustrated by vegan and vegetarian food in the caf being mislabeled and containing animal products, resulting in one student getting sick.
Dear Crazy Kazoo Lady: a bad advice column
Crazy Kazoo Lady has life experience and is ready to share it with the world. She’ll answer your questions and give you advice on everyday problems. Email any questions to chawthorne@my.okcu.edu.
Students concerned with food allergens
Some students claim that Sodexo, OCU’s food services provider, does not accommodate their dietary needs, especially in the caf.
Gobbling It Up: Culinary Websites and OCU Students Embrace New Thanksgiving Meal Traditions
Though turkey and stuffing might remain standard fair for millions of Americans on Thanksgiving Day, a growing number of families are beginning new holiday food traditions. The number of families not indulging in turkey dinners has risen in recent years: last year, 12% of families chose alternative routes for their feasts. This shift can…
Sodexo employee acquires new job
Kelli Keegan is no longer working as the director of operations for Sodexo, the university’s food service provider.
Keegan was promoted by the company to regional brand manager for Sodexo.
Chef discusses love for food, making healthy vegan foods in caf
By Ally Hansen, Staff Writer The caf’s vegan chef, Destiny Hand, doesn’t let a lack of formal training stop her from creating vegan menus for students. She’s not a vegan herself, but the students who eat her creations don’t seem to mind. Although this is only Hand’s second year at OCU, she said she has…
