Bon Appétit Management Company

Inspired by her mother-in-law, Fort Worth chef Denise Shavandy, of Café Modern, draws on Eastern Mediterranean influences for her sophisticated dinner.

At Hamilton College, staff with Bon Appétit, the college’s food-service contractor, separate food waste into its own containers — peels, husks and the like from preparing meals and what’s left on plates after serving.

In the servery area, some concepts were switched out and a couple of new ones added. All are operated by Bon Appétit Management Co., which manages dining operations on Penn campus.

The San Francisco arena’s food and beverage program — through a partnership with Bon Appétit Management Company and Levy Restaurants — has added more local names to its roster, including local non-profits La Cocina and Old Skool Cafe.

The Golden Gate Restaurant Association honors the Bay Area food scene’s overachievers. A steering committee of food journalists and industry pros nominated STEM Kitchen & Garden as one of four finalists for Sustainable Restaurant of the Year.

From food trucks to black-owned soul food spots, the Golden State Warriors’ love for Bay Area food permeates its team culture. Instead of the usual arena sights like Dippin’ Dots or Papa John’s, all of the businesses will be small and local.

Though it won’t open its doors until 2019, the Warriors new arena is promising to be worth the wait for fans of both food and basketball. Soul food, Filipino fare, and dumplings will all appear when it opens.

STEM Kitchen & Garden’s heated terrance, bocce ball courts, culinary garden, and fantastic bay view are a great place to enjoy an al fresco meal, while Arguello takes full advantage of the lovely Presidio Officers’ Club space, but the main draw is a margarita on the heated patio.

Cafe Modern’s Executive Chef Denise Shavandy, Critics Choice Best Chef 2018, explores flavors and techniques from around the world, presenting her dishes simply and artfully. If the mark of a great chef is his or her contribution to a food scene, Denise Shavandy’s collaborations and individual offerings set her squarely among Fort Worth’s giants.

Food-service management provider for UChicago Dining, Bon Appétit Management Company offers development opportunities to employees who want to advance in the field.