The Proof is in the Pudding: RWU Among Top 10 College Dining Halls
Once again, the Dining Commons and Bon Appetit are lauded for locally sourced ingredients and diverse selection of standout dishes
BRISTOL, R.I. -- BestColleges.com, a resource for prospective college students, has named Roger Williams University to its 2015 list of Best College Dining Halls in the nation. The list includes 18 colleges, and RWU scored a coveted spot in the Top 10 at No. 7.
The site applauds RWU for its diverse selection and locally-sourced ingredients. “Committed to using fresh, locally obtained and sustainable products whenever possible, the dining available at Roger Williams University is bar none. With several dining facilities available on campus, students are never far from a nutritious and delicious meal.”
The University’s dining program has become well known for its wide array of global offerings including seven different food stations to please everyone from the adventurous eater to the picky one. While hallmark menu items like macaroni and cheese and Captain Crunch chicken tenders are fan favorites, the Commons also hosts signature specialty dinner events throughout the year. During finals week, the dining staff plan a late-night breakfast as a fun event to relieve stress for the night owl studiers, and in early April the highly anticipated Lobster-Steak dinner is held as the perfect way to kick off spring.
The campus dining program by Bon Appétit at Roger Williams serves an average of 2,700 students and 25,000 meals a week using fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from local farmers, artisans and vendors.
The BestColleges.com ranking tops a list of other foodie accolades for RWU’s delicious dining program including The Daily Meal’s "75 Best Colleges for Food in American for 2014" and Thrillist’s "14 Best College Dining Halls in America."