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
soy tofu with miso, fresh vegetables and turmeric
with peppers and onions
thick sliced Texas toast dipped in cage free eggs with maple syrup griddled in butter
two cage free eggs cooked to order served with American cheese on an English muffin

Lunch

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tender diced chicken simmered with orzo pasta in house made chicken stock with fresh vegetables
Seacoast Mushrooms fresh button mushrooms and tender barley simmered in house made vegetable stock

classics

ricotta cheese stuffed egg pasta served smothered in hearty cinnamon and nutmeg spiced turkey and beef bolognese featuring Ronnybrook Farm cream finished with dollops of ricotta cheese
warm roasted vegetables tossed with toasted croutons and red wine vinaigrette
butternut squash baked with parmesan cheese and cream featuring Ronnybrook Farm cream

vegan

with fresh cilantro, soy, and local seitan from The Bridge

kosher

sweet potato casserole with cinnamon apples, matzo, and margarine
boiled potatoes tossed in margarine and parsley
corned beef or beef bologna deli meat
vegetarian chopped liver- mushrooms, onions, hard boiled eggs and onion
cucumber tomato salad with red wine vinaigrette
apple haroset with honey, red wine, and almonds

marketplace grill

all beef burgers served with the choice of lettuce, tomato, and cheese
served with the choice of lettuce, tomato, and cheese
American cheese on white bread griddled with Liuzzi Cheese Co butter
red wine vinaigrette marinated mushrooms topped with wilted spinach, peppers, onions, and feta cheese

mongolian grill

green vegetables are thought to improve mental focus and healthy carbohydrates offer fuel for the brain
choose: spinach, kale, sweet potato, baby corn, onion, peppers, mixed vegetables, mushrooms
tofu, shrimp, or chicken over white or brown rice, scallion farro
fiber rich diets have been associated with lowered risk of heart disease
choose: spinach, kale, sweet potato, baby corn, onion, peppers, mixed vegetables, mushrooms
tofu, shrimp, or chicken over white or brown rice, scallion farro

hearth baked pizza

house made dough topped with mozzarella cheese and house made sauce
house made dough topped with mozzarella cheese, sliced pepperoni, and house made sauce
house made dough topped with wilted spinach,Seacoast Mushrooms button mushrooms, peppers, onions, and mozzarella cheese over roasted garlic oil
house made dough topped with crispy fried chicken, red onion, and sweet chili sauce over house made sauce

cardinal deli

crispy chicken smothered in buffalo buttermilk ranch sauce with sour cream and mayonnaise served in an artisan wrap
egg salad, yellowfin tuna salad with mayonnaise, smoked turkey, baked ham, pepperoni, salami; American, cheddar, pepper jack, and swiss cheeses; spinach artichoke parmesan spread with mayonnaise; lettuce, tomato, onions, hot peppers, cucumbers, mushrooms, peppers, pickles
pine nut pesto with parmesan cheese; chipotle mayonnaise; local honey mustard; spicy brown mustard; and mayonnaise
candied walnut and berry arugula salad with strawberry vinaigrette
fresh fruit and kale salad with lemon vinaigrette
cheese tortellini salad with pine nut parmesan pesto and vegetables
cheese tortellini salad with red wine vinaigrette and vegetables
house made seasoned potato chips

Dinner

stockpot

tender diced chicken simmered with orzo pasta in house made chicken stock with fresh vegetables
Seacoast Mushrooms fresh button mushrooms and tender barley simmered in house made vegetable stock

classics

yogurt and curry cumin spice marinated chicken served smothered in tomato cream sauce
cumin and curry spiced root vegetables roasted with brown sugar
with garlic and herbs

vegan

green lentils slow cooked with tomato, soy worcestershire, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, garlic and peppers

kosher

baked ground beef patties with cage free egg, apricot peach duck sauce, and matza served smothered in house made mushroom gravy
stuffed with quinoa, yellow and green squash, red peppers, and onion
with cottonseed oil margarine and roasted garlic
with tomatoes and olive oil

marketplace grill

all beef burgers served with the choice of lettuce, tomato, and cheese
served with the choice of lettuce, tomato, and cheese
tender spinach and basil wheat pastry filled with vermicelli noodles and diced vegetables with ginger and lemongrass
chicken braised in cumin infused chicken stock

mongolian grill

chicken
steak
soy tofu
peppers and onions
pico de gallo
sour cream
cheddar jack cheese blend

pastabilities

marinara sauce
Bolognese sauce with beef, turkey, nutmeg and local cream from Ronnybrook Farm Dairy
garlic herb oil
Italian sausage
fresh spinach
white pasta
wheat pasta
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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