The Marketplace at Usdan

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The Marketplace at Usdan

Weekly Schedule

  • Breakfast     Mon-Fri, 8:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Brunch     Sat-Sun, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Lunch     Mon-Fri, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Dinner     Mon-Sun, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

All-You-Care-To-Eat Dining

HEARTH BAKED PIZZA
Our hand-made pizza station features a variety of selections for lunch and dinner. Daily pizza creations and more.

SIZZLE
We serve Northeast Family Farms hand-formed, freshly-ground chuck burgers, hormone and antibiotic-free chicken combined with all of your grill favorites. 

MONGOLIAN GRILL
The Mongolian grill is our celebration of Asian cuisine. One of our most popular stations, it commands center stage with a sizzling array of regional favorites and ethnic specialties. Choose from rice or noodles, meat, seafood, vegetables, choose your own sauce and our chefs will turn your creation into a delicious meal.

SHALOM-SALAAM
At the Kosher station, Jewish tradition and culture will be celebrated daily in the food that is prepared and presented. Under the supervision of Rabbi David Leipziger, we present ashkenazi and sefardic delicacies from Jewish tables across the ages at holidays, rituals, festivals and in everyday meals.

SALAD BAR
Our salad bar offers many options for dining at lunch and dinner.  The focus is on local produce serving vegetables from local farms including Wesleyan's student run Long Lane Farm.  You will find all of the ingredients to make your own salad, or try one of our delicious composed salads.

STOCKPOT
Memorable bowls of soup made with the freshest ingredients from stock to garnish.

VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN
Wesleyan University is the winner of the 2012 "Most Vegan Friendly College" title.  More than just legumes, rice and tofu, our vegan and vegetarian selections will be as varied as the world's cultures.

CARDINAL DELI 
Monday - Friday specials like our popular pastrami reuben on rye bread.  You can also have us build your own custom sandwich or wrap with a large variety of meats, cheese, and toppings accompanied by coleslaw, potato chips and a dill pickle.

OMELET STATION
One of the best thing about our weekend brunch is the made-to-order omelet station.  Serving cage free whole eggs or egg whites, a variety of vegetables, meats and cheeses.

 

 


 

Breakfast

stockpot

130 cal.

classics

served plain or with cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses
local soy tofu from The Bridge Tofu with miso, fresh vegetables and turmeric
with peppers and onions
cage free egg cooked to order
served with American cheese on a kaiser roll

Lunch

stockpot

hearty vegetable soup with lentils in cumin spiced house made vegetable stock
Horse Listeners Orchard tomatoes simmered with basil and Liuzzi Cheese Co butter

classics

hearty beef and vegetable stew with traditional spices of cinnamon, cumin, cardamom, cloves, and turmeric
roasted sweet potatoes and lima beans with saffron scented lemon agave dressing
fresh zucchini tossed in fragrant collard green pesto with peanuts and white soybean miso
savory spicy roasted parsnips with dijon mustard and caramelized onion puree spiced with fresh habanero peppers

vegan

noodles smothered in soy peanut sauce

kosher

braised beef in savory mushroom gravy with red wine and soy
white rice with soy free earth balance
sesame hummus panini with lettuce and tomato
tuna salad with mayonnaise
tomato cucumber salad with soy sour cream and mayonnaise dill dressing
soy tofu salad with red pepper and red wine vinaigrette
turkey, bologna, or salami sandwiches with lettuce and tomato

marketplace grill

Northeast Family Farms all beef burgers served with your choice of lettuce, tomato, and cheese
served with the choice of lettuce, tomato, and cheese
served with the choice of lettuce, tomato, and cheese
crispy fried dumpling filled with pork and spicy kimchi cabbage with sesame, soy, egg, anchovy and oyster sauce

mongolian grill

American cheese on sliced bread griddled with butter
melty cheddar and American cheeses with scallions and tomatoes griddled with butter
tomatoes simmered with basil and butter

hearth baked pizza

house made dough topped with mozzarella cheese and house made sauce featuring tomatoes from Horse Listeners Orchard
house made dough topped with mozzarella cheese, sliced pepperoni, and house made sauce featuring tomatoes from Horse Listeners Orchard
house made dough topped with sun dried tomatoes and spinach with parmesan, ricotta with cage free egg, and mozzarella chesses over roasted garlic oil
house made dough topped with applewood smoked bacon, sautéed ground beef, and cheddar cheese over house made sauce featuring tomatoes from Horse Listeners Orchard

cardinal deli

pepperoni, salami, capicola, and provolone with roasted red peppers and red wine vinaigrette in an artisan wrap from D&R Bakery
egg salad, yellowfin tuna salad with mayonnaise, house roast turkey, baked ham, pepperoni, salami; American, cheddar, pepper jack, and swiss cheeses; soy marinated tofu; lettuce, tomato, onions, hot peppers, cucumbers, mushrooms, peppers
pine nut pesto with parmesan cheese; chipotle mayonnaise; local honey mustard; spicy brown mustard; and mayonnaise

Dinner

stockpot

hearty vegetable soup with lentils in cumin spiced house made vegetable stock
Horse Listeners Orchard tomatoes simmered with basil and Liuzzi Cheese Co butter

classics

cheese ravioli with hearty beef bolognese sauce with garlic, nutmeg, and parmesan cheese and topped with dollops of ricotta cheese
with butter
eggplant and vegetables braised with tomatoes and garlic

vegan

local The Bridge Tofu soy seitan sauteed with soy, peppers, onions and spices
served with flour tortillas
with onions, cilantro, lime, and garlic

kosher

chickpeas stewed in cumin, chiles, tomatoes, and spices
with red pepper flakes and agave

marketplace grill

Northeast Family Farms all beef burgers served with your choice of lettuce, tomato, and cheese
served with the choice of lettuce, tomato, and cheese

mongolian grill

choose from
chicken
pork
tofu

hearth baked pizza

house made dough topped with mozzarella cheese and house made sauce featuring tomatoes from Horse Listeners Orchard
house made dough topped with mozzarella cheese, sliced pepperoni, and house made sauce featuring tomatoes from Horse Listeners Orchard
house made dough topped with pork sausage, braised cumin spiced beef, chopped bacon, mozzarella cheese, and house made sauce featuring tomatoes from Horse Listeners Orchard
house made dough topped with coconut oil cheese, spinach, sun dried tomatoes, peppers, and house made sauce featuring tomatoes from Horse Listeners Orchard

pastabilities

marinara sauce made with local tomatoes from Horse Listeners Orchard
carbonara sauce with bacon, cream, parmesan and peas
roasted zucchini
white ziti
wheat penne
corn and rice pasta

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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.

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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.

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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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