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Stay Fresh
Cod with Braised Celery and Tomato
Cod is an oily fish, full of omega-3 fatty acids that your body (and brain) need to function at its best.
Improve Your Mood with Food
These seven simple shifts can have long-lasting benefits on your physical and mental health.
Toward a Deeper Understanding of “Eating Locally”
Since we created our groundbreaking local purchasing program in 1999, the farm-to-table movement has gone mainstream. Bon Appétit has sought to go beyond just purchasing locally to create a program that can have broader impacts that support sustainability, social justice, and community resiliency.
Get Rooted: 9 Root Vegetables to Try Cooking this Week
Root vegetables are the foundation of countless delicious dishes, bringing depth and earthy flavor to your plate. As we celebrate Eat Local Challenge by getting rooted in local, explore the versatility of root vegetables at home.
Surprisingly Edible Plant Parts
Have you ever wondered what to do with those feathery carrot tops or deep green beet or broccoli leaves? Learn how our chefs use unexpected plant parts in everything from salsas and salads to pastas and pickles.
Black Beans and Greens Enchiladas
These enchiladas are packed with beans, greens, and other budget-friendly staples that pack in a lot of nutrients at a low cost.
How to Keep a Well-Stocked Pantry
Having a well-stocked pantry makes food prep easier and provides peace of mind knowing you can pull together a last-minute meal.
Budget-Friendly Bites
Eating foods that support your health doesn’t have to break the bank – keep things simple and get back to the basics.
Radicchio Breakfast Salad with Soft-Cooked Egg
Satisfying and super-fast, this breakfast salad is interesting and oh so comforting!
6 TIPS TO BUILD A BETTER BREAKFAST
Build a breakfast that spices up your favorite breakfast or gets you thinking outside the traditional breakfast box.
Boost Energy the Natural Way
Starting your day with breakfast will help you maintain your energy throughout the rest of the day.
Exercise Eats: Whole Foods or Sports Foods?
Whether you’re gearing up for a race or enjoying a long bike ride, fueling your body is key to performing and feeling your best.
Chia Seed Pudding
Prep this easy pudding the night before for a delicious on-the-go breakfast or snack to fuel your body.
Nutrition for Everyday Athletes
Fueling with the right foods can make a difference – keep these tips in mind when fueling for your workouts.
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Eat Right — For You
Wellness
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
Wellness also includes the health of the animals, the workers, the community, and the Earth. They’re all connected. Bon Appétit has been committed to “food service for a sustainable future” for decades, and we’ve led the food service industry in tackling many important issues, such as cage-free eggs, antibiotics in animal production, and farmworker rights.
Allergies and Intolerances
What you need to know…
Be aware that we handle and prepare egg, milk, wheat, shellfish, fish, soy, peanut, tree nut products, and other potential allergens in our cafés and kitchens.
Follow the links below to find out more information:
Allergen Labeling in Bon Appétit cafés
Made-Without-Gluten options at RWU
Important Celiac Disease Information
Contact for quests with allergies or food-related diseases
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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?
Dining with Bon Appétit at Roger Williams University
Food is a vital part of college life. A meal with friends doesn’t just nourish the body, it builds lasting relationships and feeds the soul. At the same time, campus dining can also be a source of anxiety: Will there be options for me? What if I don’t have time to sit down? Will the food even be good?
At Bon Appétit our passion is creating community through food. We make more than 200 million meals each year at college campuses, workplaces and cultural institutions that are not only delicious, they also embody core values – about from-scratch cooking, wellness, dignity, and sustainability – that we take very seriously