Marketplace
Marketplace
Weekly Schedule
- Retail, Grocery, Sweets Mon-Fri, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Retail, Grocery, Sweets Sat-Sun, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Visit the Marketplace at Commons for all things retail. The Marketplace offers seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, a wide variety of bottled beverages, snacks, candy, grocery staples, frozen meals, ice cream and much, much more! Stop in and stock up!
Transact Mobile Ordering App FAQ
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about our online ordering app, Transact. If your question is not answered here, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at mobiledining@reed.edu. For more information about Bon Appetit at Reed College, the food we are offering, or some of the important changes we have made to ensure our cafés are as safe as possible, please use the link on the main page of the Transact app.
Just Ask
Do you have a specific question about nutrition or the foods that are served in your Bon Appétit café? Just ask a Manager. We’d love to chat with you and discuss your needs. Want to set up a discussion, or need to contact us directly? Here you go.
Michael Bucuvalas, General Manager, bucuvalas@reed.edu
Jesse Fairman, Executive Chef, fairmanj@reed.edu
Meal Plans
MEAL PLANS
We offer a variety of meal plans to fit your lifestyle. The meal plans operate on a declining balance or debit system. Depending on the plan selected, students begin each semester with a set amount of meal plan dollars or “points”. Students then draw down on their balance as they purchase food. If a student runs out of points they can add additional money throughout the semester. To inquire about meal plan sign-ups or more information, please stop by the Bon Appétit office or the Res Life office.
Learn more about Meal Plan options –
Reed College Meal Plans — 2023-24 Coming soon!
Stay Fresh
The Buzz: Magnesium
Is magnesium the magical sleep aid that will result in more restful nights?
Savory Lentil Soup with Spinach
Filled with fiber and magnesium, this nutrient-packed soup is just the comfort food you need to get a good night’s rest.
Tossing and Turning
Paying attention to what you eat can help you stay in dreamland longer.
Staying Well During the Holiday Season
With a little planning and a few strategies, you can prioritize wellness this holiday season, so you don’t miss out on the festivities.
Ginger and Almond Flour Cookies In-A-Jar
Gift these flavorful cookies (baked or un-baked) to family, friends, teachers, or neighbors, this holiday season.
The Gift (Guide) of Health
‘Tis the season to show people that you care. Stress that message by giving them gifts that support their well-being.
Eat Fresh, Waste Less!
Use these tips to maximize your produce while minimizing waste in your kitchen.
Make-it-Yourself One-Pot Ramen
Warm and comforting, this one-pot ramen can be made with your holiday leftovers.
Upcycle Your Holiday Leftovers
Repurposing holiday foods is more than just a practical solution to leftovers; it’s a meaningful way to promote wellness and sustainability.
Exploring Indigenous Food Sovereignty
The food sovereignty movement relies on traditional knowledge systems that work in harmony with the land.
Learning From the Three Sisters
We are centering the wisdom of Indigenous voices and their resilient agricultural techniques like The Three Sisters.
Saving Seeds: Honoring Indigenous Farming Practices
Seed saving preserves a sacred past while preparing for future harvests.
Boost Energy the Natural Way
Power through the day with these five tips to keep you feeling energized and at your best.
Walnut Spinach Linguine
Fuel your body with brain boosting foods such as walnuts and greens found in this plant powered pasta.
7 Ways to Pump Up Your Productivity
How you treat your body – from fueling to moving to resting – can play a big role in your productivity.
FOOD ALLERGIES
Serving Students with Food Allergies and Celiac Disease
The dining services team is well-trained in food allergy awareness and offer a number of options for students with food allergies and celiac disease. This includes communication about and modification to existing menu items, special preparation of menu items, and access to special products as agreed upon with students.
Daily menus for each café can be accessed at reed.cafebonappetit.com. Menu items that are appropriate options for most students with celiac disease are labeled as “made without gluten-containing ingredients” and can be filtered to streamline searching using the dietary preferences filter. Top-9 allergens are included in menu names and/or descriptions whenever possible. For more on eating with a food allergy in our café, visit this page and view the guide on food allergies and celiac disease at Reed College. Further questions about ingredients can be answered by our trained managers/chefs on-site.
Dining Without the Top-9
We understand that our guests with special dietary needs, albeit food allergies, celiac disease, lactose intolerance, or any other medically necessary diet simply want a safe place to make food choices, quickly. To allow guests to have readily available options that meet their needs, we offer SimplyOASIS — a destination in the café where all meals are prepared without the use of top-9 allergens plus gluten through the sole use of whole foods.
For questions about these services or to request food allergy accommodations, students should contact:
Michael Bucuvalas, General Manager
bucuvalas@reed.edu
Disability and Accessibility Resources
DAR@reed.edu
FOOD RECOVERY
Bon Appétit at Reed College is fighting food waste and hunger by recovering surplus perishable food from our campus that would otherwise go to waste and donating it to people in need through URBAN GLEANERS.
Urban Gleaners is committed to mitigating the impacts of surplus food on the local waste stream by collecting and distributing edible food to at-risk neighbors. They believe that small, everyday actions can make a lasting impact on the climate and its people.
Learn more about the FOOD RECOVERY NETWORK
and BON APPÉTIT’S FOOD RECOVERY EFFORTS
Eat Right — For You
Wellness
When it comes to wellness, Bon Appétit’s focus is on simple, delicious food — that happens to be good for you. To support long-term health, we are bringing more plants to menus every day in a craveable way, while emphasizing healthy cooking techniques. When healthy food tastes good, nourishing your body and mind becomes the easy choice.
Food Allergies
We serve thousands of guests with food allergies and sensitivities safely in our cafés every day. Our chefs, managers, and dietitians work closely with our food-allergic guests to create reasonable solutions to help them eat what they love. If you have questions about eating for your dietary needs in our cafés, reach out to us: we’ll gladly meet with you.
Sustainability
Wellness also includes the health of the animals, the workers, the community, and the Earth. They’re all connected. Bon Appétit has been committed to “food service for a sustainable future” for decades, and we’ve led the food service industry in tackling many important issues, such as cage-free eggs, antibiotics in animal production, and farmworker rights.
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Tell Us What You Think
Common Questions
- I’ve been trying to eat a healthier diet. Will I be able to find a healthy food choice in my café?
- Can you tell me how many calories are in the foods in my café?
- How will you handle my concerns about a food allergy?
Do you struggle to get sleep? 😴
The loss of even a small amount of sleep can lead to reduced alertness, impaired memory, and moodiness and can even add up to bigger health problems over time like high blood pressure and depression.
Here are 7 eating tips to help you get a better night`s rest:
1️⃣ Fuel throughout the day by having balanced meals (and snacks) every 3-5 hours (or when your body is signaling that you are hungry!).
2️⃣ You might disrupt sleep if you have too much fat or protein before bed. Fats and proteins take longer to digest, so have more reasonable portions for your late-night snacks.
3️⃣ Choose power combos for evening snacks. Choose a carb/protein combo like nut butter toast to increase uptake of tryptophan, the sleep-induced amino acid.
4️⃣ Know your caffeine "clock". Caffeine is a stimulant that takes an average of 5 hours to fully metabolize, but the range varies from 1.5 to 9-plus hours!
5️⃣ Avoid using alcohol as a sleep aid. Although alcohol might help you fall asleep faster, it also may prevent you from reaching deeper parts of the sleep cycle.
6️⃣ Spicy and acidic foods can cause heartburn, acid reflux, and increased body temperature, thus stealing sleep. Pay attention to your body`s cues and adjust accordingly.
7️⃣ Add foods that can help you sleep naturally. From almonds and walnuts to kiwis and raspberries, there are many foods that are natural sources of melatonin, a hormone that helps regulate the sleep and wake cycle.
#SleepTips #BetterSleep #NutritionForSleep #SleepHealth #SleepHygiene
Step aside apple pie, it`s high time that apples took the spotlight in savory dishes. 🍏 Enjoy apples in a new way with these simple savory applications for Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, and Winesap. ⬇️
1️⃣ Replace tomatoes with apples in your next salsa
2️⃣ Braise chicken thighs in apple cider and serve with roasted apples, kale, and sweet potatoes
3️⃣ Add apples and sausage to a savory and herbaceous brioche bread pudding
What`s your favorite savory apple recipe? #SavoryApple #AppleRecipes #CookingWithApples #FruitsSavoryFlipside
The holiday season can honestly feel like 👀🏃♂️😑🤧📅☑️🎉🙈
Although this is the most stressful time of year according to psychologists, a little planning and a few good strategies can keep you on track with your goals!
Here are our 5 tips to stay well during the holiday season:
1️⃣ Embrace early prep. Set aside some time on the weekends to chop vegetables for snacking, make chia pudding or overnight oats for breakfast, or even roast vegetables or prepare whole grains for quicker dinner prep during the week.
2️⃣ Keep snacks handy. Keep snacks like dried fruits, apples, or a granola bar to fuel you even when you`re travelling!
3️⃣ Make the best out of what you have. When travelling, you might not find the right food for you, but you should do some detective work to find something rather than skip a meal entirely. Look for something with whole grains, protein, and some fresh produce. Or even a snack mix can tide you over for a few hours until you arrive at your final destination!
4️⃣ Eat regularly. Even though it is easy to miss meals when you`re on the go, make sure you eat throughout the day to keep your energy stable. (This is why snacks are important, too!)
5️⃣ Enjoy the holiday traditions that make you feel your best. From sipping hot cocoa and ice skating to munching on your aunt`s famous gingerbread cookies, make sure you take time to enjoy yourself and your favorite seasonal foods! You know your body best.
#HolidayWellness #SeasonalSelfCare #MindfulEating #StressFreeHolidays #NutritionTips #SelfCareStrategies
Controversial opinion: Pears are the pear-fect fall fruit. 🗣️
Learn more about different pear varietals and how to use them in your kitchen:
🍐 Anjou are light green with a red blush, defined by their signature egg-like shape. With a soft and creamy texture and intense pear flavor, they`re the pear-fect pear for all-purposes from fresh to baked, roasted, poached, or grilled.
🍐 Bosc are defined by a gracefully long, slender top and matte tan/brown skin. With a delicate pear flavor and crisper texture, Bosc are commonly baked, broiled, or poached.
🍐 Comice pears are short and bell-shaped with a golden color featuring prominent speckles. Their sweet and juicy taste make them perfect for fresh salads or accents to charcuterie or cheese.
🍐 Forelle are also short and bell-shaped but have a golden color with red speckles. They are prized for their smooth, juicy flesh and make a good snack due to their smaller size.
🍐 Seckel are smaller than a typical pear and have smooth green skin featuring deep red blushes. They are colloquially known as "sugar pears" to to their incredibly sweet flavor, which makes them popular for snacking or being canned whole.
🍐 Barlett have spring-green or burgundy-red, shiny, smooth skin. They`re juicy and fragrant with a sweet, slightly tart flavor. And they just so happen to be versatile; replace apples in your favorite fall recipe with a Bartlett pear!
#Pears #PearVarietals #SeasonalEating #FruitRecipes #AutumnFlavors #Pearfect
Get crafty with your gifting this holiday season with this recipe for ginger and almond flour cookies in-a-jar. 🍪🎁
Makes 2 dozen cookies
Dry Ingredients
1-1/2 cups almond flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup brown sugar
1-2 cinnamon sticks (optional)
Wet Ingredients*
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup agave nectar
1 egg
Lemon zest
Directions
Mix dry ingredients and place in an 8-ounce glass jar. Add cinnamon sticks if desired. Attach a bow and a card with the following instructions*:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a bowl, mix together 1/4 cup oil, 1/4 cup agave nectar, 1 egg, and the zest of one lemon. Remove cinnamon stick(s) from jar and add remaining dry ingredients to combine. Portion dough into 1 inch balls and place on a parchment lined baking tray. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the tops start to crack. Allow to cool 5 minutes, press down slightly, and then transfer to a cooling rack.
*Can be cooked and gifted as well.
#GiftIdeas #HolidayBaking #CookieRecipe #GiftingIdeas #CraftyGifts #CookieInAJar #DIYGifts