AU Kitchen TDR Renovation
A new era for The Terrace Dining Room.
Construction to begin Winter 2023.
The Terrace Dining Room (TDR), American University’s largest dining facility, will undergo a complete transformation, evolving into an industry-leading dining facility, boasting independent concepts and modern integrations designed to offer an unparalleled dining experience. The renovation will be completed in a phased construction approach with The Eatery continuing to be open for service for most of the Spring 2024 semester.
All images of The Terrace Dining Room (TDR) are conceptual renderings and are subject to change.
Designed with community in mind.
In partnership with American University, surveys were conducted to understand the experiences that students are looking for. All of these new dining concepts will offer made-to-order menu items, making TDR feel like a modern, fast-casual restaurant rather than a traditional dining hall.
The enhanced Eatery will be designed with community in mind. Seating arrangements will foster an environment for students to gather, socialize, study, and enjoy a meal.
Scroll for a sneak preview of the new menu offerings at TDR!
United Table ●
United Table ●
United Table gives international students a taste of home while also encouraging others to engage with new cultures, people, and foods and ultimately create more meaningful interactions with one another.
United Table will introduce diverse flavors and authentic recipes bringing people together through menus inspired from around the world.
Sweet Shoppe ●
Sweet Shoppe ●
At the Sweet Shoppe, you’ll find more than cookies and brownies. Sweet Shoppe will have a variety of freshly baked breakfast pastries as well. Plus, we will introduce DIY concepts like decorating your donut to keep a fun, interactive element to our station.
Rotisserie ●
Rotisserie ●
Rotisserie is the center for fully customizable, made-to-order sandwiches, burgers and sides.
Rotisserie’s menu always includes protein and plant-based proteins, from freshly grilled burgers and chicken to pea protein-based sausages and fresh cage-free eggs.
Grill ●
Grill ●
At the Grill, students can customize their masterpiece from our grill whether it’s grilled, seared or baked. Menus will always include animal and plant-based proteins: freshly grilled burgers, chicken, pea protein-based sausages, veggie burgers and fresh cage-free eggs. Most important, customization and exhibition cooking in front of guests will be the main attraction.
Pizza and Pasta ●
Pizza and Pasta ●
Pasta and Pizza features hearth oven-baked classics and imaginative roasted dishes inspired by the doughs, homemade sauces and stone ovens of the Mediterranean.
Deli ●
Deli ●
Deli features premium ingredients sliced in-house, locally sourced produce, a variety of tasty toppings, signature spreads and bread from whole grain to gluten-free; students will have fresh and flavorful options for their sandwiches. Guests can build made-to-order sandwiches or choose from our daily features to pair with our seasoned, homemade chips made fresh every day.
Bowl Life ●
Bowl Life ●
Bowl Life will introduce diverse flavors and authentic recipes. Food brings people together, and that is a common language found across the world. Bowl Life will become the crossroad for international flavors, ranging from a spicy Cajun shrimp salad bowl to savory Korean street tacos to a delicious Buffalo chicken wrap.
Rooted ●
Rooted ●
Rooted is focused on providing real, wholesome and minimally processed foods. The recipes included in this concept revolve around flavor and bring excitement to plant-based dining with international and local comfort foods. Rooted brings a little bit of everything that vegans and non-vegans alike can enjoy.
The Nook ●
The Nook ●
The Nook will continue to serve all of your early morning breakfast needs and the Deli will feature premium ingredients sliced in-house, locally sourced produce, a variety of tasty toppings, signature spreads and breads from whole-grain to gluten-free. Guests can build made-to-order sandwiches or choose from our daily features to pair with our seasoned, homemade chips, made fresh every day.
Delicious Without ●
Delicious Without ●
Delicious Without, our allergen-friendly station, features a rotation of menu items devoid of the nine common allergens: Milk, Egg, Peanut, Soy, Wheat, Tree Nut, Shellfish, Fish, and Sesame
All menu items are prepared in a safe, dedicated kitchen and cooking facility.
Kosher ●
Kosher ●
Kosher stations is our all-new dedicated Kosher space for continued partnership and oversight of the Star K – and enhanced equipment allowing for an expanded menu.
Some daily offerings include homemade Lox Bagels, Matzo Ball Soup, Pastrami Sandwiches, and Chicken Shawarma.
CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE
Construction is slated to begin December of 2023, after the Fall semester has concluded. TDR’s kitchen will be renovated over the summer, ready to begin service for the 2024-2025 academic year.
From Winter 2023 until the project’s completion, TDR will operate in phases, with stations closing down and new ones replacing them. Each station that closes down will be accommodated with additional outfitted stations in TDR and other spaces on campus, ensuring that the value of the dining program remains consistent.
A detailed construction timeline can be found here.
For real-time information about phasing, please visit the Updates section of this website.