"Harry Potter: A Traditional Hogwarts Feast" will kick off another season of themed meals prepared for the public by hospitality management majors at the University of Illinois Spice Box. The feast-the first of 17 themed meals planned for the second semester--is scheduled for Friday, February 6.
"These meals give our students the unique opportunity to have a hands-on learning experience in running a restaurant and working closely with industry professionals," said Jill Craft, Spice Box manager and instructor of FSHN 443.
A longstanding fixture on the U of I campus, the Spice Box, located on the second floor of Bevier Hall, is a working laboratory for students majoring in hospitality management in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN).
Additional meals feature a wide array of themes, including Viva Las Vegas, A Spice Box World Tour, Caribbean, and Korean Food with French Style. Many more meals will follow on Wednesday and Friday evenings throughout the semester.
"The students are offering a broad spectrum of themes and menus that will allow diners to experience food and dining through all their senses," Craft said.
A complete list of the dates of the meals, meal themes, and guest chefs is available on the Spice Box website at http://www.spicebox.uiuc.edu/. Full menus will be posted there as they become available. Interested persons can also be placed on an e-mail list that will keep them informed about upcoming offerings by contacting jnorth@illinois.edu.
Each dining event offers either a four-course meal, including salad, appetizer, featured entrée, and dessert, or a two-course salad and entree combination. A specialty alcoholic beverage and a regular wine list are also offered. Price varies according to menu, and the meals are available by reservation only. Reservations are available at 5, 5:30, 6, 6:30, 7, and 7:30 p.m.
To reserve seating for any of these fine dining experiences, call (217) 333-6520.