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welcome to the university of california, berkeley! Behind every action throughout our department, the message is simple and powerful: STUDENTS FIRST!
LeNorman Strong, Associate Vice Chancellor of RSSP Eddie L. Bankston, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Housing & Dining
message from the director I would like to personally welcome you to the award-winning Cal Dining program. We are a self-operated, full-service dining operation for the Cal community, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and guests. It is a great honor and pleasure to serve you in our on-campus dining locations. Our experience has taught us that a passion for serving – not feeding – our customers is the key factor in our ability to grow continuously and provide better service options on campus. I am proud of our recent accomplishments and our groundbreaking organic, sustainable and green initiatives. Dining is not solely about the food that is presented on the plate but the total experience, from menu selection to location atmosphere through to composting at meal’s end. We do everything possible to create a positive and enjoyable dining experience. I personally encourage and welcome your comments and suggestions. The Cal Dining team thrives on feedback from our customers. I want students to feel comfortable communicating directly with me and every Cal Dining staff member. Send us an e-mail, fill out a comment card, or speak with any dining location manager. I look forward to seeing you on-campus. Go Bears!
Shawn LaPean, Director of Cal Dining
we respond to each and every customer comment Our student customers are the center of everything we do. Our team is dedicated to making sure our customers enjoy - and help create - the food and services we provide. We respond to each and every customer comment. Through online and paper comment cards, we gather feedback and respond quickly, often within 24 hours. We encourage guests to seek out our managers and executive chefs and to always feel comfortable interacting with them. E-mail dining@berkeley.edu or visit our staff directory online, http://caldining.berkeley.edu
ask us anything Fill out a comment card at any dining location or send an e-mail to dining@berkeley.edu with any questions, comments or suggestions.
LEAGUE In 2007, Cal Dining received the coveted Ivy Award, one of the oldest food service industry accolades. Recently, we’ve won several awards for our efforts and commitment to continuously improve our services: • Director, Shawn LaPean, recipient of 2008 IFMA Silver Plate Award • Voted 3rd Place in the 2007 PETA2 “Veg-Friendly Colleges” contest. • City of Berkeley’s Champions of Sustainability award, 2006 • Seven national dining awards from NACUFS for residential dining program • Fifteen American Culinary Federation sanctioned culinary competition medals
15 LOCATIONS TO SPEND YOUR DOUGH
The first green-certified building on Cal’s campus, Crossroads is our largest residential dining common. With seating for up to 800 customers, Crossroads features a variety of distinct stations: including a made-to-order deli, a certified organic salad bar, comfort foods, vegetarian/vegan, grill and a variety of soups, cereals and beverages. Crossroads serves breakfast, lunch and dinner every weekday; brunch and dinner on Saturdays and Sundays; and a popular late night a la carte grill. In Fall 2008, Crossroads became home to the Honey Bear Bakery, our in-house bakery, delivering to our on-campus locations and four dining commons. Honey Bear Bakery produces a delicious assortment of bakery and dessert selections.
One of four residential retail locations, The Den features a Peet’s Coffee & Tea store, made-to-order deli and bagel bar, smoothies and grab-and-go items.
Renovated in 2007, Cafe 3 is a popular hot spot with six distinct seating areas including a Cyber Lounge and a comfy study lounge. Cafe 3 is home to Star Ginger, the first cobranded food concept in Cal Dining’s residential dining locations, as well, as traditional foods, pizza, pasta and a certified organic salad bar. Unique to Cafe 3, are the weekday brunches. Dinner is served Sunday through Thursday.
Attached to Cafe 3, Bear Market is our first mini-grocery store in the residential area. Bear Market offers grab-and-go, microwavable and frozen meals, as well as, snacks beverages, health and beauty items and laundry detergent—all the basics!
The Foothill dining commons offers traditional favorites at breakfast and a variety of options for lunch and dinner, including hot entree stations, vegan/vegetarian fare, certified organic salad bar, made-to-order deli and desserts.
Attached to the Foothill dining common, Cub Market offers graband-go items, microwavable and frozen meals, as well as snacks, beverages, health and beauty items, and laundry detergent.
The newly renovated, historic Clark Kerr Campus adds a unique touch to the dining experience. From the popular short-order grill to the certified organic salad bar, this dining facility serves a variety of culinary delights for dinner every weekday, as well as brunch and dinner on the weekend. The courtyard patio provides a tranquil setting for outdoor dining. Clark Kerr, the second green-certified location on campus, is also home to our “Edible Garden� an herb garden and fruit bearing trees. Summer conference accommodations and catered events are also part of the services offered.
Newly added to Clark Kerr, CKCub is a residential retail kiosk stocked with grab-and-go items, snacks and select sundry items.
the golden bear Located right in the heart of campus, on the famous Sproul Plaza, GBC offers a great mix of made-to-order and grab-and-go items, such as packaged Kosher items, made-to-order deli and grill, smoothies, bagel bar, salads, bento boxes and sushi. SPOTLIGHT ITEM: Made-to-order deli
the golden bear produce stand Cal Dining operates a weekly produce stand, Monday thru Thursday, in front of the Golden Bear, featuring fresh fruit and produce. The produce stand is a great way for students to stay healthy‌ and use their meal plan points!
ramona’s Specializing in Asian rice bowls and made-to-order panini, Ramona’s also serves grab-and-go items, baked goods and a variety of beverages and snacks. Located in Wurster Hall, Ramona’s has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. SPOTLIGHT ITEM: Rice bowls
qualcomm cybercafe The Qualcomm Cafe is Cal Dining’s newest location, featuring a Peet’s Coffee & Tea store, a made-to-order wrap bar, salads and other grab-and-go items. Located on the north side of campus, QC2 is perfect for getting coffee between classes or sitting down for lunch. SPOTLIGHT ITEM: Build-Your-Own Wrap Combo
pat brown’s grille Serving the northwest part of campus, Pat Brown’s has a madeto-order grill, along with an impressive selection of grab-and-go items, sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit, snacks and desserts. The menu is complimented with plenty of indoor and outdoor patio seating. SPOTLIGHT ITEM: Chicken strips and fries combo
the pro shop Located in the campus Recreational Sports Facility, The Pro Shop features healthy grab-and-go and packaged items and highlights a large variety of beverages for the fitness customers and athletes. SPOTLIGHT ITEM: Muscle Milk
terrace cafe Designed for quick service on the run, Terrace CafÊ features a variety of popular grab-and-go salads, sushi, sandwiches and great coffee specialty drinks. SPOTLIGHT ITEM: Amy’s gourmet frozen entrees
common grounds On level F of Dwinelle Hall, Common Grounds proudly brews Peet’s Coffee and offers standard Peet’s coffee and tea products, as well as grab-and-go items. SPOTLIGHT ITEM: Hidden study spot
lawrence berkeley national lab cafe The LBNL Café serves the employees and guests of Lawrence Berkeley Lab high in the Berkeley hills. With a spectacular view of the Bay area, the Lab Café staff satisfies the hungry with delicious daily specials, organic salad bar, pizza station and a wide selection of grab-and-go options. The Lab Café is also home to a Peet’s Coffee & Tea Bar location with a small convenience store. In addition to serving favorite Peet’s coffee specialties, they also carry a large selection of beverages, snacks and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab logo items.
chef partners In the Fall of 2007, Cal Dining launched the Chef Partners Program. Celebrity Chef, Mai Pham, brings the Star Ginger branded concept to Cafe 3. She regularly visits to train the on-site cooking staff.
mai pham ...chef / restaurateur (Lemon Grass Restaurant), cookbook author, food writer/columnist and culinary instructor launched Star Ginger at Cafe 3 with Cal Dining. Specializing in Vietnamese and Thai selections, Star Ginger is the first co-branded food concept in Cal Dining’s residential dining locations.
special events Throughout the year, Cal Dining offers special events to liven up the dining experience. From select menus to award-winning theme dinners, these monotony breakers are fun for students and staff alike!
nutrition Every Cal Dining location offers a variety of nutritionally balanced food options and ingredients, so you can choose based on your dining preferences and nutritional needs. Nutritional analysis of the food we serve is available online via our web site, caldining.berkeley.edu.
food allergies and special dietary needs Cal Dining works with customers who have food allergies and specific food restrictions — cultural, religious, or general — to make sure they get the most from their dining experience. Individual counseling is available to every customer.
counseling and guidance We are here to help! Take advantage of our staff resources and counseling. Those who need specific dietary guidance or have nutritional questions can e-mail dining@ berkeley.edu to discuss specific dining options. Visit our nutrition web page for more information: http://caldining.berkeley.edu Customers with food allergies or special dietary needs are encouraged to set up a meeting with the unit manager and executive chef, as soon as they begin dining with us. Send an e-mail to dining@berkeley.edu.
• Cal Dining is a member of The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network [FAAN] • We offer packaged Kosher options and observe religious and cultural holidays centered around food our dining halls and á la carte retail locations. • Nutrition analysis booklets with ingredients are available in all of our dining halls, as well as online.
honey bear bakery Honey Bear Bakery is Cal Dining’s newest confection. Launched this fall, Honey Bear Bakery serves as our in-house bakery, delivering to our on-campus locations and four dining commons. Our selection of muffins, scones, cookies, bars and other sweets are made fresh everyday with the finest all-natural ingredients. In addition to our traditional baked goods, a variety of delightful vegan treats are whipped up daily, satisfying every sweet tooth. So grab a muffin at our retail shops, don’t skip dessert while dining in the dining halls, and be sure to stop in at Crossroads, the bakery hub, to watch our bakers at work. Surround yourself with the delicious aromas coming from our ovens, while you enjoy the scrumptious desserts. Baked Fresh, Everyday. From Cal Dining’s Kitchens to You!
Do you have sticky paws?
cal catering Fully at your service, our Catering & Events Coordinators are dedicated to providing you with our award-winning culinary expertise and extraordinary service. Whether you are planning for a simple coffee break or an elegantly served reception and fullcourse dinner, we can accomodate your needs at our exquisite Clark Kerr Campus or at any other on-campus location.
For those with on-campus catering needs, we also deliver boxed breakfast and lunch entrees exclusively to our campus customers. Simply choose from a variety of delicious trays and boxed meals, and let our expert staff do the worrying.
For more information, please visit us at: http://catering.berkeley.edu.
student employment Cal Dining offers several on-campus student employment opportunities. We offer a very competitive hourly wage, free meals during shifts and other great benefits. Apply online: caldining.berkeley.edu/jobs.html
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