{"691860":{"#nid":"691860","#data":{"type":"news","title":"What\u2019s New With Tech Dining ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen students return to campus this fall, they will find a variety of new additions and improvements to their Tech Dining experience. Perhaps the largest of these is the return of \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2026\/08\/12\/brittain-dining-hall-reopening-following-two-year-renovation\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBrittain Dining Hall\u003C\/a\u003E. Closed for renovation in 2024, Brittain reopened on Aug. 17.\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003EThe dining hall features seven full-service stations and will be open from Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. \u2013 11 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJohn Lewis Student Center\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeginning this fall, five second-floor retail concepts in the John Lewis Student Center will be operated by Craveworthy Brands, replacing the following existing concepts:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e734507c14f1f73454363618ff170dec4\u0022\u003ENoodle Theory \u2192\u202fBig Chicken\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022efb5da74c66b4f8bb1393bbe3d1ecb880\u0022\u003ETest\u202fKitchen\u202f\u2192\u202fKrafted Burger | Wander Dawgs | Benny\u0027s Cheesesteaks\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e82727754cb17ff09e002ff98872f4a3c\u0022\u003ECampus Crust \u2192\u202fFresh Brothers Pizza\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022edfd4d7ccd5e0334725c14da2fce05227\u0022\u003E5th District \u2192\u202fTAIM Mediterranean\u202fKitchen\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e651a6d020575fb0c67d2ef6e56fb74f4\u0022\u003EBrain Freeze \u2192\u202fKinnam\u014dns\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022ee82423fbd33340eb1f18874c40967a01\u0022\u003EThe Pop Up \u2192 Blendz Bowls \u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe introduction of Craveworthy Brands will extend many of the concepts\u2019 evening hours until 11:30 p.m. during the week, as well as introduce \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/dining.gatech.edu\/dining-locations\/hours-operation\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eweekend hours\u003C\/a\u003E from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., giving students and campus visitors more dinner options. In addition, a new concept called Blendz Bowls will replace the former Food Popup location. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn early September, Tech It To Go will transition to a cashierless, AI-powered operation. It will operate according to building hours, expanding food availability for students studying late into the night. Tech It To Go will also open a cashierless micromarket in the newly opened Bud and Val Peterson Residence Hall.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EClough Undergraduate Learning Commons\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor students in the Library looking for convenient food options, California Pizza Kitchen is planning to install a vending machine on the first floor of the Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDining Hall Renovations\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe West Village Dining Hall has expanded seating and updated some second-floor stations. The first floor now features an expanded salad bar and dessert station, including soft serve ice cream and Dole Whip. Both West Village and Brittain dining halls now have a made-to-order deli featuring Boar\u2019s Head products.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECoffee and More\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIlly Coffee is expanding to both West Village and Carnegie Kitchen, which will also be expanding the micromarket to include a fresh salad bar. The Illy Coffee in West Village is expected to open in late August, followed by Carnegie Kitchen later in the fall. Until Carnegie\u2019s opening, several food trucks will be operating in Harrison Square. And, while Tech Dining currently hosts a community market on Wednesdays in Tech Green, this fall they will be expanding to host a market in Tech Square once a month.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERobots Return\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFollowing the departure of Starship robots from campus, robot delivery is returning, with Avride serving as Tech\u2019s new autonomous food delivery provider. Tech Dining will integrate Avride with Grubhub to create a more seamless ordering and delivery experience on campus. \u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"As the semester begins, exciting new dining options are available around campus.   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