In case you haven’t heard, there’s a new kid on the block and it’s anything but your “Average Joe.” With support from the Division of Amenities and Transportation Services (DATS), Eurest Dining Services re-opened the new Café last spring and has been able to deliver a robust program never seen before at Building 1.

Proudly serving Pura Vida coffee, which is Fair Trade, Organic Certified, and Shade Grown, the menu offers a plethora of choices including hot and iced coffee drinks and espresso, smoothies, and a gourmet bakery case full of tasty treats like pumpkin yogurt muffins, blueberry scones and chocolate croissants. And there’s more. A variety of breakfast sandwiches are offered daily, served hot or cold, for a more substantial start to your day. Better-for-you options like fresh fruit, yogurt, and oatmeal cups, are just a few more reasons to add this hot spot to your morning routine.

Aside from friendly service and comfy lounge seating, there are plenty of reasons to come back for lunch. Quick grab options include a variety of ON-THE-GO salads, sandwiches, wraps and paninis (you can ask for them heated), as well as fresh sushi made daily and an Au Bon Pain soup of the day.

Eurest will roll out a new frequency card program in November during a week-long “open house” that will offer free samples, discounts and a chance to win a variety of prizes.

For additional information, please contact John Crawford, Director of Food Services, Retail and Concession Programs at (301) 402-8180 or visit the NIH Food/Concession Program Services page at: http://www.ors.od.nih.gov/food.