{"id":58047,"date":"2019-05-16T12:35:47","date_gmt":"2019-05-16T16:35:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/?p=58047"},"modified":"2019-05-16T16:06:38","modified_gmt":"2019-05-16T20:06:38","slug":"brocks-backyard-bbq-lunch-series-kicks-off-may-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/2019\/05\/brocks-backyard-bbq-lunch-series-kicks-off-may-23\/","title":{"rendered":"Brock\u2019s Backyard BBQ lunch series kicks off May 23"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brock University is firing up the grill for the weekly Backyard BBQ lunch series beginning Thursday, May 23.<\/span><\/p>\n

Students and employees are invited to take a break from their daily routine each Thursday to recharge their batteries in picturesque Jubilee Court, socializing and enjoying lunch outside.<\/span><\/p>\n

The weekly barbecue, which runs until September, takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and features not only food, but also live music, games such as bean bag toss, and a handful of vendors selling fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods and handcrafted items.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe goal of Backyard BBQ is to give the Brock community a chance to gather during the lunch hour,\u201d said Hospitality and Events Co-ordinator Damon Currie. \u201cSometimes it is great to get some fresh air, stretch our legs and socialize over a burger, sausage or something from our new rotating menu while listening to great live music.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Previously known as the Farmers\u2019 Market, the event was rebranded in order to provide more of a backyard barbecue vibe.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to cookout classics, including burgers, veggie burgers, sausages and hot dogs, the barbecue will feature a rotating \u201cchef\u2019s special\u201d menu with new options every week.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re looking forward to everyone mingling across various departments and Faculties,\u201d Currie said.<\/span><\/p>\n

He also encouraged departments and Faculties to book a promotional booth should they want to showcase a new initiative or upcoming event.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information or to find out how to set up a booth at the Backyard BBQ, please contact Currie at <\/span>dcurrie2@brocku.ca<\/span><\/a> or x5244.<\/span><\/p>\n

Backyard BBQ lunch series rotating menu:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

May 23 and July 11:<\/strong> Barbecue chicken drumsticks or barbecue chicken breast, grilled vegetables, naan bread and tzatziki.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 30 and July 18:<\/strong> Peameal bacon on a hoagie, onion and peppers with provolone cheese. Served with parmesan kettle chips.<\/span><\/p>\n

June 6 and July 25:<\/strong> Pork ribs, apple fennel slaw and corn on the cob. Served with an Ace Bakery focaccia bun and butter.<\/span><\/p>\n

June 13 and Aug. 1:<\/strong> Barbecue pulled chicken nachos topped with nacho cheese, jalapenos, diced onion, black olives, diced tomato, black beans, sour cream and salsa. Guacamole is also available for an extra fee.<\/span><\/p>\n

June 20 and Aug. 8:<\/strong> Portobello mushroom burger topped with arugula, sliced tomato, grilled onions and Swiss cheese, and served with black bean and corn salad, grilled peppers, zucchini, eggplant and mushrooms.<\/span><\/p>\n

June 27 and Aug. 15:<\/strong> Grilled gyros with diced cucumber, chopped tomatoes, diced red and yellow peppers and thinly sliced onions topped with donair sauce or tzatziki. Served with Greek seasoned kettle chips.<\/span><\/p>\n

July 4 and Aug. 22:<\/strong> Salmon salad, including a spring mix with grape tomatoes, cucumber slices, shredded carrot, red and yellow peppers, topped with a grilled maple salmon fillet with mango and pineapple salsa. Served with an Ace Bakery multigrain cluster bun and butter.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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