In June 2017, Executive Chef Francis Rette was featured in Food Management's "Build a Better: Caesar salad". In this online gallery, Chef Rette is quoted on his Caesar salad plating techniques.

In May 2017, TCNJ Dining's "Tasting the Tree of Life: Exploring Biodiversity Through Cuisine" event was selected as the winner of "Best Special Event" in Food Management's 2017 Best Concept Awards.

In May 2017, TCNJ Dining Services was highlighted in Food Service Director magazine's "5 Events to Draw Diners" in their "Ideas and Innovation" section...

In March 2017, Food Management published an article and online gallery, "Learning biodiversity in a delicious way" featuring highlights from "Tasting the Tree of Life: Exploring Biodiversity Through Cuisine", an event that TCNJ Dining Services hosted on February 28, 2017, in collaboration with the Department of Biology and the School of Science...

In May 2017, TCNJ Dining's "Tasting the Tree of Life: Exploring Biodiversity Through Cuisine" event was given Honorable Mention for "Residential Dining - Best Special Event" in the 2017 NACUFS Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards...