Every day our talented team of culinarians create new and exciting dishes for our guests and campus communities to enjoy. With delicious, seasonal, and high-quality ingredients top of mind, our passionate chefs take great care in developing delicious flavors; some of which have been recently recognized. Scroll down to view these award-winning creations:
Food Management Sandwich Awards 2021 + 2022
Each year Food Management recognizes the most creative sandwiches and burgers developed by the chefs across the foodservice management landscape. Our 2021 + 2022 winners include:
The Ray Ray | The University of Texas at Arlington
Ingredients: Chicken-fried oyster mushroom, vegan cheese, “Ray Ray sauce” (vegan chile con queso), spicy garlic truffle aioli, sunflower sprouts, fried kelp pickles, soft bun.
Why it’s special: Not only does it contain intriguing ingredients, it’s accompanied by local kombucha and an acai bowl. What a win for vegan sammies everywhere!
Bocadillo de Jamon Serrano y Queso con Tomate | Texas State University
Ingredients: Sliced jamon, arugula, fried avocados, garlic-tomato spread, baguette rubbed with fresh garlic and olive oil.
Why it’s special: Authentic Spanish touches—grating fresh tomatoes, grilling bread until it’s crisp and that oh-so-buttery Spanish ham.
Korean Flame Burger | Texas State University
Ingredients: Gochujang, pico de gallo, kimchi, fried onions, pepper jack cheese.
Why it’s special: Tex-Mex-Korean fusion could be the next big thing if this burger is any indication. It’s been the No. 1 burger at Texas State’s new burger concept.
Red Rocks Asian Turkey Burger | University of Utah
Ingredients: Housemade turkey burger seasoned with garlic, cilantro, mint, ginger, gluten-free soy, green onions, sambal and lime juice; slaw, Sriracha mayo.
Why it’s special: This burger was developed to answer a request for a lighter burger in the sports grill concept, The Game. It’s offered as a QR code-enabled made-to-order item elsewhere on campus.
*This burger is available at Food Management’s Concept of the Year 2021, The Game
The Black Jack | University of Texas at Arlington
Ingredients: Catfish filets with blackening seasoning, shredded lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli, Cajun remoulade on a bun.
Why it’s special: A seafood po’boy with serious flavor, this one is a taste of the bayou.
Dip at the Beach | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Ingredients: Tequila-marinated red snapper and crabmeat, chimichurri-hollandaise dipping sauce on a toasty bun.
Why it’s special: This celebration of South Texas and the Gulf Coast’s seafood bounty gets a shot of tequila and is ready to party. Plus, chimichurri-hollandaise is an unusual mashup that’s notable on its own.
Apple Butter Chicken Sandwich | University of Arkansas
Ingredients: Breaded chicken, cheddar, apple butter bacon.
Why it’s special: The crispy, salty and sweet elements are in perfect balance with this sando.
