The new semester marks the grand opening of Sabor Latino, which will serve up Latin American cuisine on the second floor of the Student Union, located in the former Tiffin Room.

Students also will notice a change in how they check out at One World Café. One World removed its self-checkout stations and will now rely on cashiers stationed at five registers.

In the Student Union, Sabor replaces the former Tiffin Room, which had been closed since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Offering the UB community more dining locations and menu options has continued to be the goal of Campus Dining & Shops as it builds its post-pandemic staffing levels, says Raymond Kohl, director of marketing and communications.

“Latin American food was a cuisine that ranked high from the initial One World Café survey and we have seen requests for Latin American dishes on many of our dining satisfaction surveys recently,” Kohl says.

Sabor Latino, described as a fast-casual eatery, will feature a menu with Indigenous, Spanish and African influences to offer a kaleidoscope of cultural cuisines, each using a distinctive combination of spices and fresh ingredients. Sabor will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

“Our executive chef, Amelia Ruiz, has a tremendous background in Latin American culture and cooking, and is really looking forward to serving these dishes,” Kohl says.