Archive Spotlight: Curtis Dining

From 1720 Locust Street to Gould Dining Hall, tastes have changed considerably over ninety-six years of meals at Curtis

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Mealtime has traveled a long way since 1927, when Curtis opened its first cafeteria on the fourth floor of 1720 Locust Street, now home to the Rock Resource Center. Natalie Armentrout, Director of Dining for Bon Appétit Management Company, talks about the focus on student wellness at Curtis, and the farm-to fork approach, which aims to purchase 20 percent of its food from small, owner-operated farms within 100 miles of the school.

From the Fall 2023 Issue

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