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8 Kitchen Tips to Reduce Food Waste (and Save Money)
Tips for shopping and preparing food mindfully to help you from wasting food… and money.
Fennel Bulb and Frond Gratin
Not sure what to do with the fennel fronds? Use the full plant with this fennel gratin!
Incredibly Edible Stems
Many recipes for greens advise to de-stem before cooking, but we are breaking down the benefits of keeping them!
What are Emissions?
The food we eat every day is deeply connected to the environment, and its impact is profound: a third of all global greenhouse gas emissions can be linked to the food system. Learn more about the emissions in our food system.
11 Ways to Flip the Switch to Plants to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Flipping the switch from animal- to plant-based food can make a sizable impact on your daily carbon footprint – even for just one day! We’ve come up with eleven easy and delicious plant-based food switches to reduce carbon emissions during all three meals.
We’re Flipping the Switch to Plants this Earth Day
Join us in flipping the switch to plants this Earth Day by considering climate-friendly alternatives throughout our cafés. We will be providing scorecards so guests have the chance to track carbon emissions saved over the course of the day to encourage long-term switches and reduce our collective and individual carbon footprint!
10 Ways to Boost Flavor and Nutrition with Plants in Your Kitchen
Keep these strategies in mind to get the most flavor and nutrition from your produce.
Parmesan Honey-Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
With a little prep and a lot of love, this cauliflower “steak” will steal the center of the plate.
Plants Are For Everyone
When it comes to eating plants, it’s not all or nothing, so choose what works for you!
Celebrating Progress and Recognizing Continued Struggles for Farmworkers’ Rights
These food labels give meaningful insight into how the farmworkers who picked your food.
Looking Back on Bon Appétit’s Decades of Support for Farmworkers’ Rights
We’re proud of our legacy of leveraging our purchasing power and voice to demand better livelihoods for farmworkers in the United States.
Fifty Cents and the Fight for Farmworkers’ Rights
Farmworkers are exempt from basic labor protections despite working an essential and dangerous job.
Green Spinach and Ginger Smoothie
No green powders here – just fruits and vegetables that provide bright flavors, colors, and are full of nutrients.
MOBILE OPTIONS
MOBILE ORDERING
Avoid the crowd, peak cafe hours are noon-1pm. Order from on-campus restaurants, the Grubhub app. Pickup locations at Collins, the Hub Grill, and The Food Trucks. Get the app wherever you get your apps or by scanning the QR code or clicking the link below.
FOOD TRUCKS
Delicious food … on wheels!
Looking for something different, tasty, and fun to eat? We’re bringing a rotation of your favorite food trucks to campus!
The food trucks are located at 750 Amherst and Beckett, Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Featuring:
Aloha Fridays, The Fix on Wheels, Original Herbivore, Go Fusion Grill, Heritage Cocina, The Tropic Truck, StopBye Cafe, Flaming Grain, Cafe Vietnam Truck, @Theo’s, and more!
Order ahead with the GrubHub app!
Café Hours
Breakfast
Collins
strawberry streusel muffins
assorted danish
blueberry muffins
assorted breads
Grab 'n' Go
The Hub Store
Lunch
Collins
sauce | olive oil, dill, shallots, lemon juice, white wine, turkey stock
sauce | mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, pure roasted garlic, black pepper, salt
(plain chicken available upon request, no seasoning, no marinade)
funfetti cookie
marble cake
smores bar
LUNCH/DINNER
The Hub Grill
- reg.10.00
Dinner
Collins
(plain chicken available upon request, no seasoning, no marinade)
assorted toppings -
cilantro | onions | limes | salsa roja | salsa verde | guacamole
funfetti cookie
marble cake
smores bar
Late Night
Collins
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Eat Right — For You
When it comes to wellness, Bon Appétit’s focus is on simple, delicious food — that happens to be good for you. To support long-term health, we are bringing more plants to menus every day in a craveable way, while emphasizing healthy cooking techniques. When healthy food tastes good, nourishing your body and mind becomes the easy choice.
Food Allergies
We serve thousands of guests with food allergies and sensitivities safely in our cafés every day. Our chefs, managers, and dietitians work closely with our food-allergic guests to create reasonable solutions to help them eat what they love. If you have questions about eating for your dietary needs in our cafés, reach out to us: we’ll gladly meet with you.
Sustainability
We serve thousands of guests with food allergies and sensitivities safely in our cafés every day. Our chefs, managers, and dietitians work closely with our food-allergic guests to create reasonable solutions to help them eat what they love. If you have questions about eating for your dietary needs in our cafés, reach out to us: we’ll gladly meet with you.
Food Recovery Verified
Claremont McKenna College is fighting food waste and hunger by recovering surplus perishable food from our campus that would otherwise go to waste and donating it to people in need through Chefs to End Hunger .
Chefs to End Hunger is about empowering chefs to easily and efficiently use the resources already at their disposal and repurposed food currently going to waste to join in the fight to end hunger and make a real cumulative impact daily.
Learn more about the Food Recovery Network and Bon Appétit’s food recovery efforts.
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Tell Us What You Think
Common Questions
- I’ve been trying to eat a healthier diet. Will I be able to find a healthy food choice in my café?
- Can you tell me how many calories are in the foods in my café?
- How will you handle my concerns about a food allergy?
Reserve a Meeting Room
Need a great space to host your next meeting?
Meetings may be held in Collins during regular meal service hours.
Please note: meeting attendees must swipe in or purchase a meal upon entering the dining hall.