Crazy Fries, Steak Night and Halloween Spooky Treats

October 26, 2026 

Hi Seawolves,

Celebrate fall flavors with a week of delicious food, interactive experiences, and campus events! Try creative dishes for National Potato Day, sample Italian favorites, enjoy seasonal pop-ups and Halloween-inspired eats, and join us for live music, prize giveaways, hands-on Teaching Kitchen sessions, and more. From Steak Night to our Italian Heritage Month dinner, there’s something delicious happening every day.

Here’s what’s cooking at SBU Eats this week! 

National Potato Day - October 26

National Potato Day brings a lineup of potato-inspired dishes to East Side and West Side Dine-in for lunch. Try Crazy Fries topped with Pork Belly and Savory Sauces, Crispy Potato Croquettes, Loaded Baked Potato Grilled Cheese, Sweet Potato Salad, Spicy Potato Curry, Potato Gnocchi with Truffle Parmesan Sauce, and Yukon Gold and Sun-dried Tomato Pizza. Which one will you try first?

Fall Pop-Ups & Seasonal Treats* 

• October 26: Dessert Pizza from 2pm to 4pm outside SAC

• October 28: Dessert Pizza from 5pm to 7pm outside East Side and West Side

• October 29: S'mores from 5pm to 7pm at SAC Plaza

*All are welcome to attend. While supplies last.

Station Takeover: Paninoteca 

Enjoy Italian-inspired flavors with Paninoteca’s station takeover! Stop by East Side dine-in for lunch on October 27 or West Side dine-in for dinner on October 29 to try Italian sandwiches featuring savory roasted beef meatballs, creamy polenta, marinated roasted peppers, roasted broccoli rabe, and parsley-basil pistou.

Dunkin’ Pop-Up and Prize Raffle - October 27

Treat yourself to free Dunkin’ munchkins and enter for a chance to win awesome prizes! Join us in the SAC Lobby from 2pm to 4pm for sweet samples and a raffle featuring donut-themed goodies, a lunch box, marker sets, a Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 camera bundle, and a JBL Flip portable Bluetooth speaker. 

Indie Night - October 27

Enjoy a night of indie music, good vibes and snacks! Join SBU Eats from  6pm to 9pm at West Side dine-in for live music and tasty bites. 

Smoky Roads BBQ 

Satisfy your BBQ cravings this week!

• October 27 - Dinner at West Side dine-in: Apple Brined Turkey Breast with Cajun Turkey Gravy, Sweet Potato Hash, and Corn on the Cob with Cajun Spices.

• October 28 - Outside of SAC: Black Pepper Crusted Smokehouse Burger with White Cheddar Cheese, Truffle Mayo, and topped with Mixed Green Salad on a Brioche Bun, served with Kettle Chips and Lemonade.

• October 29 - Lunch at East Side dine-in: Cinnamon Chipotle Wings, Yuzu Ranch Crispy Garlic Chips and Spiced Sweet Potatoes

Teaching Kitchen

Join SBU Eats for hands-on Teaching Kitchen sessions featuring tasty recipes with a seasonal twist!

• October 28: Black Bean Tostadas at East Side at 12:30pm. Sign up at https://cglink.me/25T/r389528

• October 30: Jack-o-lantern Hummus Stuffed Peppers at East Side at 12:30pm. Sign up at https://cglink.me/25T/r389530

Steak Night - October 28

Make dinner something special! Starting at 4pm, The Drop at Roth Café is serving New York Strip Steak or a Portobello Mushroom, paired with Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans. Add Shrimp, Double Shrimp or a Bacon Bleu Cheese Wedge Salad, then finish with Chocolate Cake or New York-Style Cheesecake. A delicious dinner awaits!

Italian Heritage Month Dinner - October 28

Celebrate Italian heritage with a special dinner created in collaboration with SBU Eats and the Italian Student Organization CIAO! East Side and West Side dine-in will feature Italian favorites, including Trofie al Pesto Genovese, Lasagne alla Bolognese, Focaccia, Arancini, Pasta alla Norma, and a selection of piadina flatbread sandwiches. Save room for classic Italian desserts like cannoli and zeppole!

Silent Film Night: Nosferatu - October 29

Step into the shadows with Nosferatu (1922), the classic silent horror film featuring the iconic vampire Count Orlok! Join SBU Eats from 7pm to 9pm at East Side dine-in for a chilling movie night with popcorn and snacks.

FLAME Takeover - October 29

Starting at 11am, stop by SAC Food Court for bold flavors featuring a General Tso Crispy Chicken Bao Bun with Kimchi and Spicy Mayo or a Tofu “Cheeseburger” Bao Bun loaded with Special Sauce, Pickles, Onion, and Shredded Lettuce.

Tasty Creations & Wellness - October 29

Power up your wellness routine with SBU Eats! Join Campus Dietitian Laura Martorano, MS, RD, CDN, IFNCP, at 12pm at West Side Dine-in for the Super Fuel Station and get creative decorating your own sweet potato brownies. Stop by for tasty inspiration and a fun, hands-on treat!

Halloween Lunch - October 30

Get ready for a spooky-good lunch! East Side and West Side dine-in are serving up Halloween-inspired eats, including Cheesy Hot Dog Mummies, “BIG Foot” Meatloaf, Giant Snake-shaped Stromboli, Pumpkin Chili, Black Hummus with Chipotle Wrap Chips, and a Vampire Blood mocktail. Come hungry and get into the Halloween spirit with these frightfully fun creations!

All menus are subject to change.

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