New Mexico State University’s Department of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management students will host food and beverage events in the fall semester. (NMSU photo by Andrés Leighton)
Source: NMSU News Release
DATE: Sept. 5, 2024
WRITER: Taeya M. Padilla, 575-646-3221, taeyap@nmsu.edu
New Mexico State University’s Department of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management students are gaining hands-on experience in the hospitality industry by facilitating a series of food and beverage events this fall.
The funds raised from food and beverage events support the operations of the HRTM program and provide funds for other activities and travel for students. The students working these events are from experimental learning classes and student clubs.
“The employers that hire our students really like that all our students have guest service experience,” said Jean Hertzman, department head and director of HRTM. “Many other hospitality programs do not have food and beverage operations anymore. The employers know the students are getting this experience in an academic setting. This gives them a leg up on the competition for internships and jobs after graduation.”
Fall 2024 events include weekly lunches, gourmet dinners, happy hours and culinary competitions.
The 100 West Café Lunches feature an a la carte menu with a variety of appetizers, entrees, desserts and beverages served on a walk-in basis. 100 West Café Lunches are managed by students enrolled in HRTM 3310 Quantity Food Production and Service and taught by College Assistant Professor Danielle Young. The menu, prices and weekly specials will be posted on the 100 West Café website weekly. The lunches will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Friday from Sept. 27 until Nov. 22 and will conclude Dec. 6 at 100 West Café.
The International Dinner Series are gourmet dining experiences managed by students in HRTM 4320 Restaurant Operations Management and taught by College Assistant Professor Pete Mitchell. Each event begins at 6 p.m. at the Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine for wine and appetizers and then moves to 100 West Café at 6:30 p.m. for a five-course meal with specially paired wine. Dinners will be held monthly Sept. 26, Oct. 24 and Nov. 21. Dinners are $80 per person and reservations can be made at Gerald Thomas Hall, Room 138 or 575-646-7324.
At The Adjustment Project, specialty cocktails, beers, wines and non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased. Complimentary appetizers are available with purchase of a beverage. All proceeds benefit student clubs, activities and travel. The TAP series will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Fridays on Sept. 6, Oct. 11, Nov. 1 and Dec. 6 at 100 West Café. For more information, contact Mitchell at petemit@nmsu.edu.
The 575 Food Fights is a culinary bracket style competition. Local chefs, bakers, restaurant professionals, culinary and hospitality students will compete in a secret ingredient battle. There is a $5 cover charge at the door which includes a complimentary snack. Beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase. The competition will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays from Sept. 23 through Oct. 28 at 100 West Café.
For more information on these events, visit https://100west.nmsu.edu/Events-Brochures-Draft-F24.pdf.
