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#1 Smoothies continue to be the top seller of the market and business. “Create Your Own” smoothies have been a big hit with students.
4,111
Number of smoothie sales this semester
OHIO | INDIANA | KENTUCKY
GET mobile ordering app has been a big success. MacCracken also offers a meal swipe equivalency option for students to quickly grab a meal to-go for one buffet meal swipe.
3995 GET mobile orders (stir Fry is #1 at 792)
Our success is due in part to the diverse options available, but it’s mostly due to the adaptive staff that work tirelessly to provide a top-notch experience to each customer.
15+
Number of days revenue over last year
The Support Local area of the market highlights products from local vendors in the tristate area. Our feature wall tells their stories, and has a map to put it all in perspective for the customer.
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MacCracken products from local vendors in the tri-state area.
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Frank Page - Chef | 5 years Brooke Dorrmann - Building and Grounds Asst. | 1 year James Kist - Financial Analyst | 1 year Danielle Maddle - Food Service Supervisor | 1 year Asia Wilson - Food Service Assistant | 1 year
Wedding Updates
Christina Mundy - Food Service Assistant | 2 years
// E V E NTS UPDATE
V. Christopher Bryant - Food Service Supervisor | 9 years
In 2021, a newly built wedding venue will be opening in Hamilton, Ohio just south of Oxford, on US 27 South. Miami Catering will be one of the preferred caterers. Catering and CS Marketing Team are working together to create a Miami catering brochure for the Hanover venue.
Heidi Rybolt - Customer Services Coordinator | 9 years
First Class Service
// F&B E MPLOYEE SPOTLI G H T Rachel West takes service with a smile to a whole new level. As a cashier, customer service is a huge part of her day-to-day job. She consistently puts guests first, works hard to elevate the customer experience, and adapts to any changes that arise. Rachel always ensures she greets customers, caters to their needs, and keeps the dining commons clean and safe for all. By putting forth a friendly smile every day, Rachel proves herself to be not only a stellar employee, but a good-natured team member. She aims to make her fellow team members feel welcomed and uplifted all while creating the best environment as possible at work. While not at work, Rachel enjoys painting - specifically impressionism and abstract styles. Her favorite painting subjects are plants, faces, and anything that is organic and free-flowing. In addition to painting, Rachel cares for her 11 pets. She has four ball pythons, a boa, a corn snake, two leopard geckos, an agama, a bearded dragon, and a tarantula.
12 Days of Deals // R ETAI L UPDAT E
12 Days of Deals is here! There will be something new every day for the first 12 days of December. Check out the whole list of deals here with some key days to mark your calendar, Day 1, 30% off L2 Brands Clothing & Accessories, Day 2, 30% off Winter Accessories. Additional great deals are Day 7. Buy one Miami Grind bag, get a second FREE, and Day 9 30% off Holiday Ornaments! Keep an eye out for all of these deals and more!
RedHawks Football: Fueled to Fly High // CAT ERI NG UPDATE Just like everything else, the football season looks a little bit different this year! This unique season finds Miami Catering’s dedicated event and delivery managers doing the important work of serving our football team and coaching staff their pregame meals as they follow all COVID protocol. Team Catering has been hard at work preparing different meals for the game day eve, game day, and a pregame dinner prior to kick-off. Meals are served at the Gross Student Development Center with socially distanced staff-served buffet stations. Dinner on game day eve is especially fun with a Chef
manning the grill to prepare their steaks fresh on site! On game day, the grab-and-go meals are packed in disposable to-go containers to move them efficiently through the line. The entire process is simple, convenient, and keeps everyone safe. Since COVID restrictions prevent fans in the stands, there are no hot dogs and popcorn in the stands either. Miami Concessions, unfortunately, are all closed this season. But you can still follow the action of the game virtually: https://miamiredhawks.com/sports/football
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Eggnog Ice Cream // F& B UPDATE Love it or hate it, it’s everywhere this time of year. If you are a member of the pro-eggnog camp, you might want to try whipping up some eggnog ice cream. I know, eggnog is just a wallop of fat and sugar with the optional spike of spirits and warm spices. But, I can’t really find anything wrong with that.
Myaamia Heritage Collection Partnership // RE TAI L UPDAT E Brick & Ivy is very proud of the partnership it has with Myaamia and has shown this pride through the Myaamia heritage collection. Brick & Ivy has grown the collection this year with new styles for the apparel line, as well as Myaamia Publications sold in conjunction with the Miami Tribe Relations Office. This collection was created by Myaamia members working closely with Brick & Ivy vendors to ensure all of these designs held true to Myaamia and their culture. This new collection is available online and in-store. You can learn more about the collection and the Myaamia Tribe by visiting the Brick & Ivy website or the Tribe Relations website. There is also a short video showing what the Myaamia collection means to Myaamia students linked here. We hope that everyone will check out the collection and take a minute to learn more about the partnership between Myaamia and Brick & Ivy.
If you’re feeling extra ambitious, Alton Brown has a solid homemade eggnog recipe on the Food Network website. And, if you’re feeling extra festive, you can add a few splashes of dark rum, brandy, or bourbon to this recipe. Eggnog Ice Cream Yield: 5 cups - 2 cups eggnog - 2 cups heavy cream - 1 (10 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, or to taste
Mix eggnog, heavy cream, condensed milk, and vanilla in a large bowl. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer’s directions until it reaches “soft-serve” consistency. Transfer ice cream to a one- or two-quart lidded plastic container; cover surface with plastic wrap and seal. For best results, ice cream should ripen in the freezer for at least 2 hours or overnight. Chef Ginny Thiell Executive Chef of Catering
Holiday Celebrations Christmas - December 25th Hanukkah - December 10th - 18th Kwanzaa - December 26th - January 1st Boxing Day - December 26th Bodhi Day - December 8th Dhanu Sankranti - December 15th Geeta Jayanti - December 25th
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Housing is the most asked about service. 53% Housing 21% Parking 11% ID Cards 9% Meal Plans 5% Box Office 1% “Other”
Congratulations to Miami Food & Beverage for their hard work with COVID protocol! Miami was recently ranked 14th on Food Management Magazine’s list of how colleges are dealing with COVID. Click the link below to find out how other universities are handling COVID-19 https://bit.ly/3lHJhQR
Holiday Favorites - poll results The holiday season is almost upon us and that’s a reason to celebrate! We asked you to share with us your holiday favorites. Happy Holidays! Holiday Movie Originals
95%
Holiday Movie Remakes 5% Colored Lights
38%
White Lights
What does a gingerbread man use to keep his bed warm?
62%
Giving Gifts Receiving Gifts Eggnog
91% 9% 17%
Hot Chocolate Cookie Decorating
A Cookie Sheet
Making a Gingerbread House 10%
83% 90%