Upper Commons
Stay Fresh
The Buzz: Bone Broth
Bone broth ─ a miracle superfood to help keep you well ─ or just another crock of soup?
Simple Homemade Kimchi
Preserving food at home can be intimidating, but with a little experience, you can let the microbes do the work for you!
8 Foods to Support a Strong Immune System
You can’t completely avoid germs but there are many foods that support your immune system so your body is ready to fight back.
5 Ways to Bake a Quality Dessert
Being a conscious baker delivers the best of both worlds: the comfort of baked goods with health in mind.
Quinoa Tahini Cookies
Easy and packed with whole grains, these cookies add a nutty protein kick to typical cookie treats.
The Gift (Guide) of Health
Nurture the well-being of the people you care about this holiday season.
Make Meals Social for Better Health
Gathering and connecting with others around the holiday table is good for your health.
Balsamic Butternut Squash with Parsley
In search of a new side dish for your gathering? This sweet squash is a side that satisfies.
How to Plan a Plant-Forward Holiday Meal
Enjoy traditional holiday comfort foods with a plant-forward twist.
A Q&A with Essence Sage Oyos from the Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians
We had the pleasure of interviewing Essence Sage Oyos from the Mesa Grande Business Development Council (BDC) to talk more about the work the BDC is doing to achieve the...
“Blessing of the Garden” Roasted Vegetables
This simple roasted vegetable recipe was created by Essence Sage Oyos of Golden Eagle Farm and features an abundance of garden vegetables that are slow roasted and simply seasoned to...
Meet Golden Eagle Farm
For Native American Heritage Month, Bon Appétit is partnering with Golden Eagle Farm, owned and operated by the Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians. Golden Eagle is an ambitious endeavor...
SLOW DOWN AND SAVOR: EATING MINDFULLY TO NOURISH YOUR BODY AND MIND
Tuning into your sense while eating is one way to be a more intuitive eater. Learn the simple technique of mindful eating and the impact it can have on creating a healthy relationship with food.
Spilling The Tea (on Tea)
Tea is the most popular drink in the world, after water, with 5.8 million metric tons consumed each year. But did you know that all true teas — from black to white to green — are actually made from the same plant? We’ve got the tea on tea.
The Buzz: Self-Care
In our constant quest to find a shortcut to better health, we may be missing out on something that could make a bigger difference – self-care.
Upper Commons
Weekly Schedule
- Breakfast Mon-Fri, 7:00 am - 10:30 am
- Brunch Sat-Sun, 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
- Lunch Mon-Fri, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Dinner Mon-Thu, 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Dinner Fri, 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Dinner Sat, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Dinner Sun, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
An Overview of the Upper Commons
Classics – All the comforts of great home cooking
Our selections at the Classics station provides the hearty meal that everyone always wants to know is available. This station is just plain good old-fashioned
food done well.
Global – A celebration of culinary cultural diversity
Featuring fresh ingredients matched with timeless techniques and authentic flavors from the global village. Our offerings will be cooked-to-order with
precise kitchen skills and a bit of flashy entertainment. Global offers a sampling of dishes from around the world.
Cucina – Hot-from-the-oven pizza, daily pasta creations and more
Grill – Featuring our 100% fresh ground chuck
burgers and more
In addition to the popular standard items, The Grill will feature daily specials.
Stacks – A create-your-own deli bar
Everything you need to create authentic deli-style sandwiches are the mainstay for Stacks, offering a variety of meats, cheeses and spreads, in-house baked
breads and rolls, plus accompaniments.
Greens – Fresh and bountiful salad bar
Some have proclaimed the death of the salad bar; we couldn't disagree more! Greens will feature fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables, made from
scratch specialty salads and dressings, in-house baked croutons and bagel chips and a whole lot more. Each day you will have the opportunity to create your own fresh, flavorful salad plate, always with the very best the season and our kitchen has to offer.
Also available at the Upper Commons
• Memorable bowls of soups made with the finest and freshest ingredients – from stock to garnish.
• Vegetarian dishes offering a variety of seasonal vegetables, beans, whole grains and more.
• Visit our dessert cart for the ultimate decadent experience.
• Locally roasted Solude coffees is the centerpiece of our beverage selection.
• A made-without-gluten-containing-ingredients station, featuring soup, pizza, dessert, and more.
For more information on dining at Roger Williams University, visit us at: http://dining.rwu.edu