New concept by Tom Colicchio taking root at Catholic Health

A fresh take on dining at St. Francis Hospital

The New York metro area’s very first location of Root & Sprig by Tom Colicchio has opened its doors at Catholic Health’s St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center® in Roslyn. The “fast-casual” concept from the executive producer and head judge of Bravo TV’s “Top Chef” had previously been introduced at medical centers in Washington, DC, Philadelphia and elsewhere.

“I’m thrilled to be bringing Root & Sprig to Catholic Health,” said eight-time James Beard Award winner Tom Colicchio. “As a longtime resident of Long Island, I’m excited our team will be offering delicious, nutritious and affordable food to health care workers, patients and visitors.”

Founded in 2019, the fast-casual concept by Tom Colicchio and his team at One Goal Hospitality calls attention to the crucial role that food plays in health. This fifth location of Root & Sprig is situated in St. Francis’s newly renovated lobby, through which hundreds of visitors and staff members pass every day. Root & Sprig has been brought to Catholic Health’s flagship hospital in collaboration with Health Hospitality Partners (HHP), a mission-driven company that brings modern amenities to health care settings. The bold and inspiring restaurant will be hosted at other Catholic Health hospitals in the near future.

“Food is medicine,” said Catholic Health President & CEO Patrick O’Shaughnessy, DO, MBA. “Consistently eating the wrong foods accelerates disease. Health care must do a better job in promoting healthy food choices. We have to set the example, and that’s why we have chosen to partner with HHP to offer healthy, nutritious food in our hospital lobbies for staff and visitors.”

Making healthy foods available is just one way Catholic Health is working to bend the disease curve. Catholic Health is also committed to addressing food insecurity in our region through partnerships with Smile Farms®, Meals of Hope, Long Island Cares® and other organizations.

Root & Sprig menu items align with healthy dietary recommendations and feature sandwiches, salads, soups and breakfast items, including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free choices. Options include in-store, pick-up, delivery and catering.

Visit rootandsprig.com to view the menu. Or try a signature recipe at home (opposite page).