Dine with TSTC

The student restaurant is open on select Wednesdays & Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Experience a taste of TSTC!

Join us at the Greta Watson Culinary Arts Building at our Waco campus to see and taste what our culinary students are learning.

This unique experience gives our students the chance to transform our learning space into a full-service dining restaurant. Students practice their skills both in the kitchen (back of the house), in the dining room (front of the house) and everywhere in between.

Your participation is important in putting their knowledge and skills to practice, so we appreciate you joining us!

 

 

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Summer 2024 Menu

SPECIAL DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS If you have a food allergy, intolerance or sensitivity, please speak to your server about ingredients in our dishes before you order your meal. Please be advised that we are not an allergen-free kitchen. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Allergy Notice: Some food that is prepared may contain milk, eggs, wheat, soybean, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, sesame seeds and shellfish.

 

Please send your reservation requests to wacoculinary@tstc.edu.

Reservations can be made and changed up to 48 hours before a serving day.

July 3rd & 5th

Tex-Mex

Chef Turner

Starters

Chicken Tinga Tostada

Shredded Chicken in a spicy adobo sauce, Pinto Bean Puree, Shredded Lettuce, Queso Fresco, Pickled Onion, Avocado and Lime Crema

Or

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Cilantro and Tortilla strips

 

Entrees 

Chile Rubbed Chicken

Seared Chicken breast with Poblano cream sauce, roasted corn and Black Bean Relish, Cilantro Rice and Zucchini and Yellow Squash Sautéed with Red Bell Pepper 

Or 

Carne Guisada

Slow Braised Beef Stew with Cilantro Rice, Zucchini, and Yellow Squash Sautéed with Red Bell Pepper. Served with Flour Tortillas

Dessert 

Flan

Caramel custard with fresh strawberries, buñuelo crisp, and whipped cream

 

3 Course Lunch $16

Includes Coffee and Tea

July 10th & 12th

Southern

Chef Turner

 

Cornbread

Whipped Honey Butter

Starters

Fried Green Tomatoes

Cornmeal Crusted with Cheddar Grits, Bacon Jam, Pickled Peppers and Smoked Tomato Butter Sauce

Or

Texas Red Chili

Cheddar Cheese, Green Onion and Sour Cream

Entrees 

Grilled Beef Meatloaf

Caramelized Onion Demi Glace, Smashed Yukon Gold Potatoes, Sauteed Hericot Vert and Roasted Grape Tomatoes

Or

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast

Black Pepper Gravy, Smashed Yukon Gold Potatoes, Sautéed Hericot Vert and Roasted Grape Tomatoes

Dessert 

Strawberry Shortcake

Vanilla Sponge Cake with Macerated Strawberries, Chantilly Cream and Toasted Pistachios

3 Course Lunch $16

Includes Coffee and Tea

July 17th & 19th

Thailand

Chef Turner

 

Sweet Yeast Rolls

Coconut Butter

 

Starters

Thai Kale Salad

Baby kale and shredded red cabbage, peanut dressing, carrot, red bell peppers, mango, mint, cilantro and toasted peanuts.

Or

Tom Yum Gai

Thai hot and sour soup, thinly sliced mushrooms and tomatoes.

 

Entrees 

Shrimp Pad Thai

Wok-seared shrimp, rice noodles, scrambled egg, bean sprouts, scallions tossed in a Thai sweet and sour sauce.

Or

Panang Curry Chicken

Steamed Jasmine Rice, Stir-Fried Vegetables

 

Dessert 

Sticky Rice with Mango

Warm sweet rice with coconut cream, diced mango and Thai tea ice cream

3 Course Lunch $16

Includes Coffee and Tea

July 24th & 26th

Germany

Chef Turner

 

Sweet Yeast Rolls

Whipped Butter with Sea Salt

Starters

Smoked Salmon Croquette

 Pan-fried with Dill Sour Cream, Pickled Sweet Peppers and Field Greens Dressed in Lemon Juice and Olive Oil

Or

Chilled Cucumber Soup

with Sour Cream, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Fresh Dill

Entrees 

Jägerschnitzel

Breaded Pork Cutlet with Mushroom Sauce, Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage, Spätzle and Bavarian Potato Salad

Or

Bratwurst

Braised in Beer, served with whole grain mustard, Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage, Spätzle and Bavarian Potato Salad

Dessert 

Black Forest Cake

Rich Chocolate Cake, Dark Cherries, Chocolate Crémeux, Vanilla Whipped Cream and pistachios

3 Course Lunch $16

Includes Coffee and Tea

July 31st & Aug 2nd

Cajun

Student Chef Travis Rosson

 

Garlic and Herb Biscuits

with Whipped Butter

Starters

Pimento Cheese with Garlic Bread

Creamy Pimento cheese served with sliced Garlic Bread

Or

Sausage Gumbo

Rich and flavorful Andouille sausage gumbo served over rice

Entrees 

Blackened Catfish

Tender and light catfish with a lemon Beurre Blanc, steamed white rice, Maque Choux and

Sauteed Green Beans

Or

Chicken Etouffee

Flavorful chicken seasoned to perfection in a buttery tomato sauce, steamed white rice, Maque

Coux and Sauteed Green Beans

Dessert 

Blackberry Ice Cream and Pecan Pralines

Homemade Blackberry Ice Cream with toasted Pecan Pralines

3 Course Lunch $16

Includes Coffee and Tea

Aug 7th & 9th

Italy

Student Chef Samantha Backer

 

Focaccia

Oil and herbs dip

Starters

Caprese salad

Sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil finished with balsamic reduction and olive oil

Or

Zuppa Toscana

Creamy soup made with Italian sausage, potatoes, and kale

Entrees 

Chicken Marsala

Pan-fried chicken breast in a Marsala wine-mushroom sauce with

 garlic butter fettucine, squash and tomato ragout and

maple carrots

Or

Meatballs Marinara

Beef & pork meatballs in marinara sauce with

garlic butter fettuccine, squash and tomato ragout and maple carrots

Dessert 

Teacup Tiramisu

Coffee liqueur-soaked ladyfingers layered with Mascarpone cream topped with cocoa powder and chocolate shavings

3 Course Lunch $16

Includes Coffee and Tea

Yum!

Hungry? Leave the cooking to us!

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Culinary Arts' Gourmet 2 Go

Put that ramen cup down! Never miss a delicious meal again with the Culinary Arts’ Gourmet-2-Go (G2G) fresh, daily meals. All you have to do is send an email to wacoculinary@tstc.edu to be added to our G2G email list. After that, it’s bon appétit!

 

Dine With Us!

Texas State Technical College
Greta Watson Culinary Arts Building
104 8th St
Waco, TX 76705

254-867-4868
wacoculinary@tstc.edu

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