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Bon Appétit at CWRU, 11473 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH (2026)

04/08/2026

Spice up your next meal with these global flavor combinations! 🗺️

We’ve pulled together a list of the herbs, spices, and other ingredients that broadly define the flavors of cuisines in four regions of the globe. Save this list for later when you're brainstorming your next meal! 📩

Italian/Mediterranean-Influenced

Herbs | rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil, sage, marjoram, tarragon, bay leaves, parsley, mint, dill

Spices | black pepper, white pepper, anise, saffron, nutmeg, coriander, chili flakes, cardamom

Other | garlic, shallots, onion, leeks, fennel, lemon

Asian-Influenced

Herbs | Thai basil, cilantro, mint, lemongrass, sorrel, curry leaves, shiso, kaffir lime leaves

Spices | ground ginger, peppercorn, star anise, mustard, cinnamon, cloves, mace, turmeric

Other | fresh ginger, garlic, lime, chiles, green onion, wasabi, sesame seeds

Indian-Influenced

Herbs | curry leaves, cilantro, bay leaves, kaffir lime leaves

Spices | ground ginger, fennel, anise, garam masala, turmeric, ajwain, cinnamon, cloves, mace, saffron, coriander, chili flakes or powder, cardamom, fenugreek

Other | fresh ginger, various peppers, tamarind, onion, fennel

Mexican/Latin-Influenced

Herbs | cilantro, parsley, chives, bay leaves, marjoram, oregano

Spices | chili flakes or powder, cayenne, paprika, cinnamon, cumin, achiote, anise, coriander

Other | onion, garlic, lime, jalapeño, chipotle, other peppers, tamarind

04/07/2026

Stop by TVUC to get your garden on!!! 🪏🪴🧑‍🌾We’re partnering with the to host a basil planting event today, now through 1PM or while supplies last! Be sure to stop by Med23 after you make your plant to try our pesto sandwich feature!

04/06/2026

Get out of a flavor rut by adding one or two of these seven spices to your pantry that feel new to you!

1️⃣ Cardamom is a spice made from a plant in the ginger family, which has a warm, aromatic flavor commonly used in South Asian curries and Scandinavian baked goods.

2️⃣ Cumin is a spice made from a plant in the parsley family that is native to the Mediterranean. Featuring a warm and nutty flavor, this spice is commonly used in Indian, North African, and Mexican cuisines.

3️⃣ Fenugreek is a Mediterranean herb that is a
part of the pea family! With a pungent and somewhat bitter flavor (like burnt sugar), this spice often adds a punch to Greek, North African, and Indian dishes.

4️⃣ Sumac is actually derived from a berry from a flowering shrub plant! The tangy and slightly citrus-tasting spice is used in Middle Eastern cuisines in meats and rice dishes.

5️⃣ Turmeric is a bright orange spice from a tuberous rhizome that is a cousin of ginger. Its pepperlike, bitter, and warming flavor is commonly used in Indian and South Asian cuisines and is known for giving curries their bright yellow color.

6️⃣ Saffron is a spice derived from the crocus flower! Often known for being the most expensive spice in the world by weight, its pungent, floral flavor and bright red color is used in Middle Eastern, Asian, and Mediterranean cuisines.

7️⃣ Za'atar is a Middle Eastern and Mediterranean spice blend featuring wild thyme, oregano, and other herbs often harvested by hand. The recipes vary from region to region, and other versions are known to include marjoram, sesame seeds, or sumac.

Learn about the additional health benefits of these spices and get recipe ideas at the link in our bio!

04/03/2026

For our 2026 LGBTQ+ Pride Month campaign, we chatted with Vanessa Parish, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Q***r Food Foundation, to learn more about the origin of the organization and their diverse programs and collaborations. For the unabridged interview, head to the link in our bio!

❓ Can you tell us the story of the origin of Q***r Food Foundation — when it began, and how it came to be?
🅰️ While we initially focused on immediate aid for community members impacted by [COVID-19] pandemic-related job losses, the mission expanded as we connected with more q***r food workers and realized the systemic gaps in inclusion and representation across the food system.

❓ What are some of the biggest systemic barriers you see today for LGBTQ+ individuals in the food system, and how does QFF seek to address them?
🅰️ Many q***r workers, particularly trans and intersectional individuals, are disproportionately affected by food insecurity. Even as many q***r people are in low-wage food roles, they often lack safe and supportive workplaces where they can bring their full identity to work without fear or discrimination. There also has historically been limited representation of q***r voices in broader food industry conversations, [...] leaving gaps in mentorship, visibility, and industry support.

QFF seeks to address these barriers by building community resources, mutual aid, connections, representation, and advocacy so q***r food workers can not only survive, but thrive, in their careers.

❓ What do you envision for the future of the Q***r Food Foundation in the next 3-5 years, and the food industry at large?
🅰️ We would love to expand our outreach and in-person community building, deepen our industry partnerships, and continue the growth of mutual aid and structural support!

❓ How can readers get involved or contribute to the Q***r Food Foundation?
🅰️ Donations help sustain QFF’s mutual aid programs, directory, events, and community resources. Our current economic and political climate has made it increasingly harder to retain funding from larger corporations that were previously loud and proud supporters.

04/02/2026

Hey Spartans we have a special pop-up happening up at Carlton tonight and it’s brining all the summer vibes!!!

Hurry up to Carlton Commons now through 9pm, or while supplies last, to enjoy a s’mores pop-up featuring Chocolate Emporium dark chocolate, Kinnikinnick gluten-free graham style crackers, and vegan marshmallows!

If you attend let us know your thoughts in the comments as you may be seeing this a a concept on campus in the fall!

04/02/2026

This LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Bon Appétit Management Company is proud to partner with the Q***r Food Foundation (QFF)! 🏳️‍🌈

QFF is committed to working across the food system to build a more inclusive, equitable food industry. Here's just some of what they do:

➡️ Create a platform for LGBTQIA+ people in food — from farmworkers and gardeners to
sommeliers and waitstaff — to promote, protect, and fund q***r food spaces.
➡️ Offer direct aid to Black q***r and trans individuals experiencing food insecurity through the QFF’s Q***r Food Fund.

➡️ Maintain their Q***r Food Directory, which is a resource for industry professionals to connect, create opportunities, and build community.
➡️ Partner with organizations to host collaborative, engaging events, such as the Q***r All Year initiative with the James Beard Foundation, which encourages ongoing partnerships rather than short-term collabs.
➡️ Support LGBTQ+ folks through financial aid initiatives and nationwide donation drives, e.g., establishing emergency funds for food spaces that have experienced hate crimes and stocking community fridges.

Bon Appétit is honored to partner with the Q***r Food Foundation to amplify q***r voices and support their mission in building a more inclusive food future.

03/27/2026

Explore 6 actions Bon Appétit has taken in our decades of support for farmworkers' rights!

1️⃣ In 2001, Bon Appétit became the first food service company to support the boycott of produce grown by NORPAC (the largest food packing and processing cooperative in Oregon) led by PCUN, Oregon’s union for farmworkers.

2️⃣ In 2009, we signed the Fair FoodAgreement (FFA) led by the Coalition of Immokalee Workers to ensure better wages and working conditions for tomato pickers in South Florida. Tomatoes in our cafés east of the Mississippi are certified by the FFA.

3️⃣ We are a founding member of the Equitable Food Initiative, a multifaceted certification that ensures transparency, better labor standards, and food safety training for workers. Tomatoes and strawberries in our cafés west of the Mississippi are EFI certified.

4️⃣ In partnership with the United Farm Workers (UFW), we released a groundbreaking report in 2011 to uncover the gap in labor protections for US farmworkers: “The Inventory of Farmworker Issues and Protections in the United States.”

5️⃣ In 2011, we hosted TEDxFruitvale, a one-day conference focused on amplifying the voices of farmworkers and labor movements in the US.

6️⃣ We’ve committed to educating our guests about the harsh realities for farmworkers by shining a spotlight on the issue every March during National Farmworker Awareness Week in collaboration with Student Action with Farmworkers.

03/26/2026

Can you handle the heat?🌶️🌶️🌶️

Stop by Fribley Commons now through 2:30PM to enjoy our “Hot Ones”-inspired station takeover at From the Cazuela! Enjoy a lineup of house-made sauces by Chef Sherry, and if you think you can beat the heat try our “atomic reserve - strawberry reaper” and get a free mini of your choice! 🌶️🥛

03/26/2026

In honor of NFAW, we spoke with Student Action with Farmworkers (SAF) Executive Director Sylvia Zapata to explore the organization’s history, impact, and hopes for the future. Don't miss out on this insightful interview (link in bio) that highlights the collective work being done to improve labor conditions for farmworkers! Read the abridged version here. ➡️

Q: Tell us more about your programs that

promote education and advocacy efforts for farmworkers and their families.

A: Our first program began in 1992 with Into the Fields, or ITF, our summer internship program that provides college students the opportunity to learn about the farmworker justice movement, farmworker communities, and partner organizations. Two years after the program began, a key partnership was established with the College Assistance Migrant Program, or CAMP, which is a college scholarship and mentorship program for the children of farmworkers that supports them in reaching graduation as first generation college students.

Q: Can you speak about the importance of students as engaged leaders in this work?

A: At SAF we do not approach our work as subject matter experts on everything. Instead, we work on the fundamental notion that we all come equipped with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to create change. By working together, we can come up with solutions to the problems our communities face.

For students from farmworker and working-class families, whose experiences have been marginalized and painted with a brush highlighting strife and suffering, connecting to their experiences from a position of power makes all the difference in strengthening the confidence of students to be principal actors in the farmworker justice movement, the overall social justice movement, and in their communities.

Q: How can readers get involved or contribute to Student Action with Farmworkers?

A: Readers can get involved with SAF by signing up for our newsletter which will offer you current events as well as opportunities to participate in our work. You can invite us to come speak at your campus, workplace, or organization to present on a

03/26/2026

The sunny side of spring is here!

Stop by Market Table at Leutner to enjoy an Eggs Benedict station takeover! Your choice of ham or Beyond sausage with hollandaise on an English muffin with asparagus! 🥚🍳🌷

03/25/2026

We're excited to partner with Student Action with Farmworkers (SAF) for National Farmworker Awareness Week! 🤝

From March 25th to 31st, we join NFAW participants across the country to honor the labor and resilience of farmworkers while drawing attention to the inequities they continue to face. Initially launched by SAF in 1998, NFAW is observed on campuses and at institutions across the country to call attention to the issues faced by
farmworkers in the United States.

SAF was founded in 1992 with the goal of harnessing the organizing power of students to improve working conditions for farmworkers and their families and build coalitions aimed at promoting social change. Here's what SAF is doing to advocate for farmworkers’ rights:

➡️ Year-round, they provide educational access and resources for farmworkers and leadership training for students to teach a new generation of organizers.

➡️ They host NFAW every year with the purpose of mobilizing students, community members, and partner organizations to help advocate for farmworkers and elevate their voices.

Bon Appétit is committed to using our platform to support farmworkers. We have partnered with SAF for over a decade to celebrate NFAW and increase awareness of the progress and struggles of the fight for their rights.

Head to the link in our bio to learn more about the work of SAF and how, even after decades of organization and advocacy, significant challenges remain for farmworkers due to exclusion from labor protections, harsh conditions, and political vulnerabilities.

03/24/2026

It all starts with your base — brown rice, greens, white rice, or a mix of veggies.
Can't decide? Choose two with our all new half rice, half greens bowls!

Stop by Choolaah at TVUC today to start mixing and matching to find your perfect balance!

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