Shoutout to Baxter Hall!
Big thanks to Baxter Hall for bringing back the most dishes before the winter break—you crushed it! To celebrate, we’ve got some delicious house-made ice cream sandwiches waiting for you at Goudy from 2/3 to 2/7!
Just give your name to the cashier, and we’ll hook you up with a fantastic treat. Don’t miss out!
Rick’s Drink Special
Rick’s specials this week are a perfect mix of bold and refreshing! Try the Matcha Lemonade for a zesty, energizing twist, or cozy up with a Dirty Chai with Cardamom, a warm and spiced pick-me-up. Which one will you choose?
Activity Expo
We had an absolute blast at the Activity Expo! It was amazing to chat with so many students and hear all your fantastic ideas and enthusiasm. We especially loved all the great feedback—your energy keeps us inspired! And hey, were you the one who suggested a baking club? Because we LOVED that idea, and guess what? We’re making it happen! We’ll be starting it up soon, and we’d love for you to be involved. Reach out to us so we can chat more and get you in on the action!
Meet the team- General Manager Eric Thomas
Eric’s journey in the restaurant industry began at 14 when he was hired as a dishwasher at the local pizza parlor near his childhood home in Michigan. He quickly moved up to pizza maker and was closing the business alone by the age of 16. In 2007, he moved to Santa Barbara, California where his management career began. After holding management positions at several restaurants in Santa Barbara, Eric became a multi-unit general manager for a prominent restaurant group, running Café Luck, a fine-dining French bistro, and Joe’s Cafe – a Santa Barbara institution since 1928 – simultaneously. In 2012, Eric moved to his wife’s home state of Oregon.
As a self-proclaimed germaphobe, Eric places a high value on sanitation standards in restaurants. Eric joined the Bon Appétit team in January 2018 as the director of operations at Lewis & Clark College. He is excited to join the community at Willamette and further Bon Appétit’s mission to serve healthy, locally sourced food to all who dine on campus.
Eric lives with his wife, daughter, and dog. In addition to being a huge fan of Detroit sports teams, he enjoys fishing and cooking in his spare time.
Contact us
The best way to make sure your voice is heard is by submitting your thoughts through our online comment form https://willamette.cafebonappetit.com/#contact-us—this way, it’s front and center when we evaluate our offerings. But that’s not the only way to share! We also have comment cards available at Goudy, Rick’s Café, and Blitz, so feel free to drop us a note there. Plus, you can always reach out to any of our managers directly—our contact info is available here: https://willamette.cafebonappetit.com/team/.
We want to hear from you!
