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RIT Dining
Experience community cultivated through exquisite cuisine.
Welcome to RIT Dining. We're committed to creating a sense of community through wholesome, ethically sourced meals to all. We offer diverse dining options from classic comfort foods to international flavors catering to various dietary needs that nourish both body and soul.
Tigers Gotta Eat.
Our Team in Action
Plant Based Training
Our entire culinary team trains in the kitchen together with the Humane Society to prepare plant-based dishes.
D'Mangu
Luis Tejeda, owner of D'Mangu was our first visiting chef partner in 2014. His Dominican cuisine will transport you right to the island.
P.H. Express
Ike Ansari and Yasin Rao are the vibrant owners of P.H. Express. As the first visiting chef partners, the campus has loved their Pakistani and Indian cuisine for many years.
Meet Executive Chef
Meet RIT’s corporate executive chef and go behind-the-scenes with Herlan Manurung.
Dining in the News
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November 7, 2024
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Church Potlucks Turned Campus Treasures
Ejiro Agbude immigrated to Rochester from Delta State, Nigeria in 2016. Her only home away from home was the local community church, which welcomed a huge population of international students studying in Rochester, including a majority of African students. In little to no time, Ejiro was unanimously voted the ‘best cook at the church’ and was handed the responsibility of preparing all the meals for the community’s potluck events.
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November 7, 2024
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Revolutionizing flavors from Sichuan, China to Rochester, New York
When Mark Teng immigrated from the Southern region of China to New York State as a teenager, he wanted to bring the traditional flavors from back home to where he was.
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November 6, 2024
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Food Sourcing Five Minutes From Campus
With a focus and priority to sustainability, RIT Dining works with Palmer Food Services, a local food service provider that supplies RIT with high-quality ingredients and locally sourced products like Soyboy, Red Jacket, Father Sam’s, Great Lakes, Barilla, Zweigles, Al Cohens, and Seneca Foods.
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April 30, 2024
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P.H. Express Reconnects Students to their Roots
In commemoration of their 20th anniversary within RIT's Visiting Chef Program, Ike Ansari and Yasin Rao of Pakistan House have not only established a renowned culinary partnership but have also cultivated enduring connections with students and staff. Originating from Ike's vision of sharing his hometown recipes, Pakistan House evolved from a local restaurant to a celebrated fixture at RIT.
