Dining Services Presents a Pan-Asian Culinary Experience

Scranton Dining hosted its second Supper Club of the semester on Wednesday, April 23, transforming the DeNaples patio into a vibrant springtime celebration. Set against a backdrop of blooming weather, the outdoor event featured whimsical pink and purple décor, complete with hanging paper lanterns that created a festive, intimate atmosphere.

The evening’s theme—a Pan-Asian culinary experience—presented guests with an artfully curated menu. Highlights included a summer roll amuse-bouche, hand-rolled sushi crafted by local favorite Nobu Sushi, savory beef pho and flavorful Korean barbecue duck. The grand finale was a visually stunning dessert: mango sorbet with matcha whip designed to resemble a robin’s nest. As a sweet sendoff, each diner received a homemade fortune cookie with a personalized message inside.

The event’s success was thanks to the culinary skill and creativity of Executive Chef Jay Racavich, Sous Chef Kelly Elliott and Residential Manager Nicole Ash. Special recognition goes to Catering Director Teri Aschenbrenner, who collaborated with Ann Pang-White, Ph.D., director of Asian Studies and professor of philosophy, to ensure that the evening’s dishes and décor were culturally respectful and educational.