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Ellingtons is a new restaurant run by students studying in the College of Health and Human Sciences.

Fine dining comes to NIU at Ellington’s

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter | October 2, 2022

DeKALB – Ellington’s is a new student operated restaurant that has recently opened on the main floor of the Holmes Student Center. Ellington’s offers new lunches every Tuesday in the month of October from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. With buffet style dining...

Ellington’s to open for lunch

By Northern Star staff | September 27, 2016

Ellington's, a student-run restaurant, will open from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today in the Holmes Student Center.Starting today, the restaurant will be open every Tuesday and Thursday and provides three course meals. This event is $10 per person for a...

Weekend Guide: Nov. 5

Weekend Guide: Nov. 5

By Northern Star staff | November 5, 2015

Take a break from all of the end-of-semester stress, and get involved with some exciting events happening around campus this weekend.TodayMake sure you stop by Ellington’s as they present “Zesty Brassica,” 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Holmes Student...

Weekend Guide: Oct. 1

By Northern Star staff | October 1, 2015

Northern Star staffDont let the autumn breeze keep you from exploring DeKalb this weekend.TodayAlpha Sigma Omega Latina sorority will sponsor the 10th annual Kermes celebration at 7 p.m. at the Latino Resource Center. Kermes is an event aimed to educate...

Weekend Guide: April 2

By Northern Star staff | April 2, 2015

The only thing better than art, music or dogs is a weekend full of all three of them.TodayGet a sweet start on your weekend with Ellington’s With A Cherry on Top meal. For $10, you can enjoy three courses — all of which include cherries.The meal will...

Weekend Guide: March 5

By Northern Star staff | March 5, 2015

After a long week of midterms, treat yourself to a weekend packed with fun, local events:TodayStudents can purchase a tasty three-course meal 11-12:30 p.m. for $10 from Ellington’s, a student-run restaurant inside the Holmes Student Center. This week’s...

Present Perfect Modeling Organization’s Afrocentric show, which starts 8 p.m. today in the Holmes Student Center, is one of many free local weekend events.

Weekend Guide: Feb. 26

By Northern Star staff | February 26, 2015

Need a break from all that studying for midterms? Choose from these local music, fashion and food weekend events:TodayStart your weekend on a sweet note. Chefs at Ellington’s in the Holmes Student Center will prepare a Cherry On Top meal with three...

Weekend Guide: Feb. 19

By Northern Star staff | February 19, 2015

Whether you’re a “Hunger Games” fan or just hungry, there’s an event for you this weekend.TodayChefs at Ellington’s, a student-run restaurant in the Holmes Student Center, will prepare an Attwell meal, which includes an appetizer, entree and...

Sweet Italian sausage and stuffed pepper with ricotta cheese made for a spicy and colorful main course Tuesday at Ellington’s restaurant in the Holmes Student Center.

Sweet, sour flavors peppered in tasty meals

By Alexis Malapitan | November 18, 2014

Correction: This article incorrectly said Jerry Williams, senior jazz studies major, was playing a small trumpet. Williams was playing a saxophone.Ellington’s fiery but pleasantly surprising delicious Capsicum meal Tuesday was complemented by the musical...

Student chefs at Ellington’s served an herb-crusted pork loin atop a bed of sweet potato mash and green beans at the Sweeties meal Nov. 11. The next event will have a squash theme and take place 11 a.m. Nov. 13.

Ellington’s potato-themed meal satisfies sweet tooth

By Alexis Malapitan | November 11, 2014

Student chefs at the Holmes Student Center’s Ellington’s fused sweet potatoes with everyday meals Nov. 11 during their creative and tasty Sweeties meal.The sweet potato feta salad made for a plain appetizer, but the feta cheese added a tart and creamy...

Apple and pear crisp

Apple and pear crisp

By Gavin Weaver | November 4, 2014

An apple pear crisp was served at Ellington’s Peared Together event Nov. 4. The restaurant incorporated pears in each item in the three-course meal, which included a sweet potato and pear soup appetizer and Santa Fe stuffed pepper entrée. Ellington’s...

Ellington’s featured a pear and prosciutto bruschetta table item Nov. 4 at the Peared Together event. The buschetta consisted of a crostini topped with bleu cheese, pear, prosciutto and balsamic drizzle.

Ellington’s student chefs pre-pear delicious meal

By Alexis Malapitan | November 4, 2014

Student chefs at Ellington’s restaurant in the Holmes Student Center prepared meals Nov. 4 that took me to pear-adise.Chefs at Ellington’s hosted Peared Together, which incorporated pears in everyday meals from soup to dessert.The pear and prosciutto...