And the winner of the 2026 Harvest Table Culinary Group ACE Competition is… Drum roll, please… Chef Jonathan Burns from Wake Forest University! This marks Chef Jonathan’s second consecutive gold medal win, an incredible achievement that reflects both his talent and dedication. Last year, he […]
Categories: Dining, News & Events
At the core of Deacon Dining is a commitment to hospitality, not only in how we serve our campus, but in how we care for one another. This season, we honored that commitment through thoughtful, behind-the-scenes gestures of support for our teams across all locations. […]
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Culinary excellence and sourcing quality ingredients are essential to a great collegiate dining experience, but nothing matters more than the people behind it all. Last week, we pressed pause to honor the incredible Deacon Dining team whose passion, resilience, and hospitality shape the daily experience […]
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This Halloween season, the Hospitality & Auxiliary Services team celebrated the spirit of appreciation by creating festive treat bags for our Transportation & Parking and Mail Services teams. These teams work tirelessly to keep our campus running smoothly. Whether it’s getting students where they need […]
Categories: Mail Services, News & Events, Transportation & Parking Services
It’s been a winning season for Wake Forest Hospitality and Auxiliary Services! From the culinary stage to the county fairgrounds, our team members are proving that creativity, dedication, and heart are always in good taste. Earlier this month, Chef Jonathan Burns, Director of Culinary Development, […]
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(Winston-Salem, N.C. – August 13, 2025) – The Graylyn Estate has been named the #2 ‘Best Boutique Hotel’ in the United States by USA TODAY’s Readers’ Choice Awards. After a nomination by a team of travel experts and weeks of voting, USA TODAY 10Best announced […]
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Have you ever wondered about The Barn at Reynolda Village and what it has to offer? Now’s your chance to explore this charming venue and meet the team behind it! Join us for Deacon Drop-In on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 […]
Categories: News & Events, The Barn at Reynolda Village
What’s New at Deacon Dining? As the campus buzz begins and your return to Wake Forest gets closer, we’re serving up a dining experience that goes beyond the plate. From convenience to care, every choice we make centers around your experience, lifestyle, and values. Here […]
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Big news! The Graylyn Estate is a nominee for USA TODAY’s 10 Best Boutique Hotels! We are incredibly proud to be recognized again in 2025. Your support means everything to us – please cast your vote for Graylyn with the link below. You can vote once […]
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The Graylyn Estate receives the Flora Ann Bynum Award from the Community Appearance Commission of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County for its commitment to land conservation, landscape preservation, and tree conservation. Graylyn’s award acknowledges its commitment to preserving the historic Bowman and Nathalie Gray estate, highlighting […]
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