As students poured onto campus for the beginning of the spring semester, they arrived to find several dining changes. Specifically, two dining locations were replaced with new options for students to try.
The Einstein Bros. Bagels formerly housed in Haslam College of Business was replaced with K Brew, a local bagel and coffee shop started by two brothers in 2013. K Brew has several locations in the Knoxville area, and the location on UT’s campus is the latest in its growth.
Pierce and Michael LaMacchia, the founders and owners of K Brew, both attended the University of Tennessee and grew up in Knoxville. Pierce told Knox News that UT System President Randy Boyd and Associate Vice Chancellor Brian Browning helped with bringing the location to campus.
In an email to students, Vol Dining said the new K Brew location is not only “a yummy pit stop but also as business inspiration to the UT community.”
Students can get caffeine from the local shop in Haslam, but they can also pick up the coffee from urns in Stokely Dining Hall.
For students missing Einstein Bros., the company maintains locations in the Mossman and Art & Architecture buildings.
The second new dining location, Mazévo, replaced the Rising Roll in the Student Union. Mazévo serves Mediterranean-inspired cuisine including pita, hummus and falafel. Vol Dining explained that Mazévo means “to gather” in Greek.
It opened last week, and according to Vol Dining’s social media, it offers “fresh greens, diverse proteins, and flavorful toppings.”
In addition to the new storefronts, Vol Dining also announced that Union Deli, which replaced Subway last year, has a “refreshing new look” for the semester.
Along with the new updates this semester, Vol Dining has upcoming themed dining hall events. Students will find a movie night-themed Rocky Top Dining Hall on Feb. 8 from 5-7 p.m. and a chili cook-off night at Stokely Dining Hall on Feb. 22 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.