School cafeteria dining has long been associated with bland, institutional food and a lackluster atmosphere. However, there’s a growing movement to redefine this experience, offering students not just nourishment but an engaging, diverse, and healthy dining environment.

To delve deeper into this transformative approach, I had the pleasure of speaking with Diane Grodek, a visionary in the field of school nutrition and an advocate for redefining the school cafeteria experience.