On Feb. 12, just two days before Valentine’s Day, Fountain View Dining Hall was transformed into an intimate French-inspired supper club, offering students an elevated dining experience unlike any typical weeknight meal. Candlelit tables, intentional pacing, and curated music set the tone for an evening centered around connection, flavor, and atmosphere.
The exclusive event, A Night in Paris, was designed as a loyalty-driven experience through Transact Mobile. Students redeemed their reward points for a chance to win a table for two. Ten winners were selected, each receiving two tickets, welcoming a total of 20 students for a coursed French dining experience. By turning reward points into a meaningful shared experience, Spartan Dining reinforced the value of engagement while creating something memorable.
Guests were welcomed with a caramelized onion, roasted tomato, and brie tartlet. They had the opportunity to choose between two handcrafted French-inspired mocktails to begin their evening. The first course followed with a mixed greens salad with roasted fig, goat cheese, and honey vinaigrette. The entrée featured a red wine braised short rib with bordelaise, sweet potato purée, wilted baby spinach, and pickled pimento peppers, paired with a special mocktail selected to complement the richness of the dish.
The evening concluded with dessert: a classic crème brûlée paired with grand marnier macerated berries, bringing the experience full circle with a refined finish.
More than just a dinner, the Supper Club created space for students to invite someone meaningful — a friend, partner, roommate, or mentor — and share an intentional meal together. The atmosphere encouraged conversation, celebration, and appreciation, reinforcing the idea that campus dining can be both experiential and community-driven.
A Night in Paris reflects Spartan Dining’s continued commitment to innovation, elevated programming, and transforming everyday dining spaces into memorable moments. By blending culinary excellence with strategic loyalty engagement, the event demonstrated how food can build connection while strengthening student participation.
At Spartan Dining, we’re not just serving meals — we’re creating experiences that students will remember long after the last course is served.
Story by Des St. Cyr, Spartan Dining
Photography courtesy of Des St. Cyr, Spartan Dining
