University of Houston opens new $44 million dining center

The University of Houston has unveiled its latest addition to the campus dining scene, "The RAD." The Retail, Auxiliary and Dining Center, a 41,000 square foot facility costing $44 million, replaces the old Student Center Satellite. The new structure is designed to be above ground and less prone to flooding.

“For decades, the Student Center Satellite sat in that hole, a dark, dungeon-like space that flooded all the time,” said Emily Messa, senior associate vice chancellor and senior associate vice president of administration at UH. “After Hurricane Harvey, we knew we needed to transition to something above ground that was brighter, more inviting and less prone to flooding.”

The RAD officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by FSAC member Benjamin Rizk and UH SGA President Diego Arriaga.

Below are the hours of operation for various dining options within The RAD:

- Market at RAD: Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

- The Nook: Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

- Absurd Bird: Monday-Thursday 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

- PaperLantern: Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Closed on Friday

- The Burger Joint: Monday-Thursday 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

- Taco Stand: Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.