Parkhurst Dining
Personal Relationships ... Exceptional Culinary Experiences.
Every day, Parkhurst Dining Services serves a variety of menu options tailored to the tastes of Capital’s campus community. The Capital Court Dining Rooms offers everything from Asian stir-fry, to American classics and a fresh salad bar. The Cru Club is our American grill and deli. The Mezz offers Mediterranean style options. What’s Cooking at Capital
It has nothing to do with academics, but you can’t study without it. We’re talking about dining hall cuisine. And at Capital, we take it pretty seriously.
Every day, Parkhurst, serves a huge variety of menu choices tailored to the tastes of Capital's campus community in our three dining rooms: the Capital Court, our main dining room; the Crusader Club, our American grill and deli; and The Mezz, our Mediterranean style Bistro.
Our Approach to Food
Great food starts with the freshest ingredients. At Parkhurst this means:
• Seasonal fresh vegetable options are offered daily
• A minimum of five seasonal fresh whole fruits are offered daily
• Beef that is USDA choice or above
• Fresh cut French fries prepared daily at our grill
When it comes to nutrition and taste, we don’t cut corners. That’s why we serve:
• Mashed potatoes are made from scratch using fresh, whole, unpeeled potatoes.
• Real dairy products are always used. No imitations are allowed.
• Croutons freshly baked in-house. Stocks are used to make all soups and salad dressings made fresh in-house.
Our commitment to quality extends to the way we prepare our food:
• A minimum of eight fresh, non-processed, chilled vegetables will be available daily on our salad bar
• Scratch cooking with a focus on fresh, local, non-processed ingredients
• No MSG or food preservatives are added to any items produced in our kitchen
• Foods are prepared to order, or cooked in small batches as close to service as possible, to ensure maximum flavor, nutrients, and freshness
Mixing It Up
We are always devising ways to make your dining experience more interesting through our special programs and services.
Food for Special Needs
Do you have specific dietary requirements? We can help you get what need and avoid what you don’t. While you’re in the Capital Court, watch for signs and labels that indicate:
• Organic Ingredients
• Dishes that contain peanuts or other potential allergens
• Vegetarian selections
• Gluten-free foods
We also post signs throughout the dining room to show you where you can make substitutions in your diet (choosing EggBeaters instead of eggs or soy milk instead of cow’s milk).
At Parkhurst, our goal is to make every meal nutritious, satisfying and delicious. We look forward to serving you during your years at Capital.