McConnell Bistro
WELCOME!
At Bon Appétit, our story is simple. It’s about food – great food. Everything we believe and everything we do is based on creating great food, produced in a socially responsible manner with regional and seasonal products grown by local farmers and artisans. We cook from scratch using fresh, authentic ingredients. We make our food alive with flavor and nutrition.
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The Buzz: Bone Broth
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Simple Homemade Kimchi
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8 Foods to Support a Strong Immune System
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5 Ways to Bake a Quality Dessert
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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.
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Gathering and connecting with others around the holiday table is good for your health.
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.
Lavender Vanilla Chamomile Latte
Sip slowly and savor the sweet, creamy texture as you feel stress melt away.
McConnell Dining Hall
Weekly Schedule
- Breakfast Mon-Fri, 7:30 am - 9:30 am
- Brunch Mon/Sat-Sun, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Lunch Mon-Fri, 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
- Dinner Mon-Fri, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Dinner Sat-Sun, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
A spacious self-service and served dining hall located on the first floor of McConnell Center where students in residence come to eat. Brunch and dinner are served on weekends. Enjoy fresh made-from-scratch meals seven days a week. Meal swipes, Claremont Cash, credit cards, and flex dollars are accepted here.