Friday Café
Friday Café is the hands-on learning experience for foods and nutrition students in Human Ecology. A student-led restaurant, open only on Fridays for lunch, the Friday Café provides a real-world learning experience for students enrolled in HEC 3240 Quantity Food Production. Students experience every aspect of meal management including menu planning, food production, purchasing, service, food sanitation and safety, and marketing.
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- We will be in the dining room (OKLY 005) this semester and will also offer a carry-out option that can be picked up at the Friday Cafe kitchen door (OKLY 006).
- Meal service and carry-out begins at noon.
- Meals cost $8.50. Meal reservations must be made through MarketPlace by making prepayment before noon on Wednesday for Friday's meal.
- No refunds. If you need to transfer your reservation to another week, please email cheyennelewis@tntech.edu.
Spring 2026
February 13
- Chicken Fajitas
- Mexican Rice
- Corn and Black Bean Salad
- Tres Leches Cake
February 20
- Salmon Patties
- Southern Collard Greens
- Classic Mashed Potatoes
- Caesar Salad
- Spicy Cornbread
- Strawberry Poke Cake
February 27
- Teriyaki Pork Kabobs
- Pancit Noodles
- Filipino Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Brownies topped with Banana Coconut Infusion
March 6
- Ethiopian Beef Tibs
- Roasted Vegetables
- Basmati Rice
- Lentil Salad
- Pita Flatbread
- Zesty Lemon Bars
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