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Deacon Dining Spreads Holiday Cheer with Annual Food Drive for Staff
If you’ve ever stopped by The Pit for lunch and noticed the space near the omelet station filled with tables stacked high with groceries, you might have wondered what’s going on. It’s not a pop-up market—it’s a tradition of giving.
Pitsgiving Keeps Giving!
Have you ever wondered what happens to all the leftover food from our annual Pitsgiving celebration? It doesn’t go to waste—it gets reused! Each year, our Sustainability Coordinator Quin leads an initiative called “Pitsgiving Keeps Giving,” held a few days…
Deacon Dining Spreads Holiday Cheer with Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
Last week, Deacon Dining brought the spirit of Thanksgiving to life by giving away turkeys for our staff to take home. In just one afternoon, we distributed 245 turkeys to team members, ensuring that every Harvest Table employee had the…
Pitsgiving ~ Where Everyone Has A Seat At The Table
On Thursday, November 20, Deacon Dining hosted its annual Pitsgiving celebration in the main dining hall—a beloved tradition that brings the Wake Forest community together for a festive Friendsgiving feast. Students began lining up as early as 6 a.m., eager…
Tailgate with a Plant Forward Twist!
Winston-Salem, NC — November 7, 2025 Today, the dining hall was transformed into a lively basketball-themed tailgate—but with a sustainable twist. In a spirited collaboration between the campus registered dietitian and sustainability coordinator, students and staff were treated to a…
Culinary Showdown: Chef Battle Heats Up Over Four Days of Flavor and Competition 🔥
The dining hall was transformed into a battleground of culinary creativity during this year’s Chef Battle, a thrilling four-day event where top chefs went head-to-head in a series of intense cook-offs. Each day featured two chefs, each with their own…
Chef Ron Stuhm Returns to Wake with Sushi Mastery and Culinary Flair
Wake was buzzing with excitement as Harvest Table’s Executive Chef, Ron Stuhm, returned for a multi-day culinary showcase that left guests in awe—and craving more. Known for his precision and artistry, Chef Ron brought the excitement (and the fish) to…
‘Rollin Up’ to Johnson Hall
This week Deacon Dining brought its popular Teaching Kitchen series to Johnson Hall, offering first-year students a hands-on lesson in the art of sushi making. In collaboration with Residence Life and The Forest, the monthly program continues its…
Wake’s Director of Culinary Development Brings Home the Gold
This week, we’re proud to celebrate our Director of Culinary Development, Jonathan Burns (left), for bringing home the gold medal from the National ACE Cooking Competition earlier this month. Chef Burns began his journey to the top by winning first…
Plant-Forward Pizza Party Celebrates World Vegetarian Day with a Cheesy Twist
October 1st marked a delicious celebration of World Vegetarian Day at the Pit, where plant-forward dining took center stage—served up in everyone’s favorite form: pizza. In a flavorful fusion of health, sustainability, and comfort food, guests were treated to a…