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What’s Cooking, Seawolves? Your SBU Eats Weekly Preview 

November 2, 2026

Hi Seawolves,

Get ready for a week of bold flavors, live cooking, and exciting dining experiences at SBU Eats! Enjoy Bulgogi Steak Lettuce Wraps, explore Puerto Rican-inspired cuisine, meet award-winning Guest Chef Henrick Chen, and enjoy a retro-inspired evening with ’50s music and entertainment. Plus, create your own fiery fruit salsa, mix up a custom popcorn blend, and discover delicious new favorites along the way. 

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

Did you know you can order ahead from Dunkin’ Express on the Nutrislice app?

You can order coffee, tea, refreshers, donuts, munchkins, and Dunkin’ sandwiches. Catering packages are also available if you’d like to order coffee and sweet treats for your next study break or student meeting.

Military Appreciation Month Coffee Promotion

As a special thank-you to active-duty military members and veterans, present your Military ID to receive a FREE* cup of drip coffee throughout November at Starbucks at Roth and the Melville Library, Dunkin’ and Dunkin’ Express at SAC, Peet’s at the Alan S. deVries Center, Market at West Side, and the Emporium Market at East Side. *Limit one cup daily during the month of November.

Action Stations at Dine-in - November 2

Fresh, flavorful and made to order! Enjoy Bulgogi Steak Lettuce Wraps prepared by our chefs at West Side Dining for lunch and East Side Dining for dinner.  

Station Takeover: Sofrito

Spice up your dining experience with a flavorful Sofrito takeover! Join us for dinner at East Side dine-in on November 3 or lunch at West Side dine-in on November 5 to enjoy Calypso Chicken, Boiled Yucca with Onions, and Baja Slaw with Mango. Discover the vibrant flavors of Puerto Rican cuisine, featuring sofrito, an aromatic blend of herbs and spices that serves as a foundation for many traditional dishes.

Smoky Roads BBQ 

Satisfy your BBQ cravings this week!

  • November 3 - Dinner at West Side dine-in: Smoked Chicken Wings, Baked Apple and Sweet Potatoes,  and Spicy Green Beans.

Superfuel Station: Fiery Fruit - November 3

Join Campus Dietitian Laura Martorano, MS, RD, CDN, IFNCP, from 12pm to 1:30pm at East Side Dining to sample “Fiery” Fruit and create your own Fruit Salsa Fresca! Sweeten things up with fresh fruit, then add a flavorful kick with spices and peppers. Discover a delicious way to enjoy nutrient-rich ingredients that support your overall health as we head into the colder months. Sign up now at https://cglink.me/25T/r391281

Guest Chef Henrick Chen - November 4

Meet Henrick Chen, CulinArt’s 2024 Chef of the Year and Executive Chef at Keio Academy of New York! Trained at the International Culinary Center and mentored by renowned Japanese "Iron Chef" Masaharu Morimoto, Henrick blends classic culinary techniques with traditional and modern Japanese flavors. His passion for innovative, healthy cuisine brings fresh inspiration to the dining halls!

Chef Chen’s dinner menu at East Side dine-in features Gyu-don (Japanese Braised Beef), Steamed Sushi Rice, Crispy Garlic-Sautéed Bok Choy, and Sweet Red Bean Soup for dessert!

Native American Heritage Lunch - November 4

Explore Indigenous-inspired flavors at East Side and West Side dine-in! Enjoy a special lunch with Cherokee-inspired Pork Succotash, Hominy Sauté, and Blue Cornmeal.

Step Back into the 50’s: November 5

Get ready for a blast from the past! Join SBU Eats for ’50s Night at the East Side and West Side dine-in locations. Enjoy a retro-inspired evening filled with nostalgic vibes and classic fun as we bring the spirit of the ’50s to campus. Break out your best vintage style and get ready for a rockin’ good time!

Flame Takeover: Wrapped and Reckless - November 5

Inspired by Mexican culinary traditions blended with bold Texas flavors, “Wrapped and Reckless” offers delicious Tex-Mex signature burritos. Available at SAC Food Court beginning at 11am.

Eat Well Connect: Find Your Flavor - November 6

Mix and match to find your favorite popcorn flavor blend! Join Campus Dietitian Laura Martorano, MS, RD, CDN, IFNCP, from 11am to 2pm to experience dazzling flavor profiles made with thoughtful ingredients that provide all the nutrients your body craves! Sign up now at https://cglink.me/25T/r391282

Vote For Your Favorite Meals

The SBU Eats interactive “Student Select” campaign puts menu choices in students’ hands. Each week, when you vote for your favorite menu items, you help determine which options will be featured at dine-in locations.

All menus are subject to change.

SBU Eats wants to connect with you! 

Share your dining experience through the website feedback form or through the Foodback QR code surveys at the dining locations.