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.
Stay Fresh
Uncovering the Fin-tastic Truths of Your Favorite Seafood
From salmon to shrimp, seafood isn’t just a feast for your taste buds — it’s a treasure chest of nutrients, brimming with options to suit every palate.
Shrimp, Grapefruit, and Avocado Salad
With fresh flavors and sources of fat, this salad is packed with nutrients and will leave you feeling satisfied.
Just the Fa(c)ts
There are so many ways to cook with fats that can nourish your body and delight your tastebuds.
Sowing Justice with the Persimmon Collective
The Persimmon Collective Fund supports BIPOC farmers in the Southeast through greater access to land, capital, and technical assistance.
Farming is Heritage for Bruce Adams
Meet one of our longtime Farm to Fork partners, Bruce Adams, who works to empower the next generation of farmers drawing on his own decades of experience.
Centering Black Farmers this Black History Month
We are exploring the storied past, present, and future of farming in the US through the lens of Black farmers.
10 Lucky Foods to Ring in Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year festivities prominently feature feasts of carefully selected foods that promise good fortune in the coming years.
From Lanterns to Firecrackers: A Look at Lunar New Year Traditions
Explore some of the many rituals and traditions observed during Lunar New Year celebrations across the world.
Exploring the Cultural Significance of Lunar New Year
Learn more about this globally celebrated holiday by exploring the historic roots tracing back over 3,500 years.
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.
Cauliflower and Garbanzo Curry Soup
Mildly spiced, this vegetable and bean-based curry soup is quick, simple, and warming.
Waste Not, Want Flavor: 5 Ways to Eat More Sustainably
Five playful and practical ways to eat more sustainably without compromising on flavor or fun.
Chocolate and Avocado Brownies
Enjoy these rich, fudgy brownies which invite you to slow down and nourish your body and soul with each bite.
Eat With Your Senses
Make eating a full sensory experience, beyond just the visual presentation and the taste of your food. Your mind will thank you!
McConnell Dining Hall
Weekly Schedule
- Breakfast Mon-Fri, 7:45 am - 10:00 am
- Brunch Sat-Sun, 10:30 am - 1:30 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 - 7:30 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.