South San Francisco

It's Time to Tailgate!
2016-09-15 11:30 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Are You Ready for some Football?!
Football season is here, and to help get you fueled up before the big games this weekend we’re kicking off with a Tailgate Celebration!
Join us in the cafes around campus for game-time classics like BBQ Blitz Brisket & Mac-n-Cheese, Touchdown Turkey Tacos, Stadium Style Nachos, Gridiron Grilled Salmon, and more!
You can find our tailgate-themed specials at the following locations:
September 13 | Gateway Café (B82)
September 14 | GenenCafe (Building 4)
September 14 | Windtower Cafe (Building 25)
September 14 | Building 35
September 14 | Building 42
September 14 | Building 56
September 14 | Building 33
Be on the lookout for a special pop-up event at Building 33 on September 14th featuring
a sweet competition as our two Bay Area football teams battle for domination!

Tasting Event | Featuring Sweet Sydney's Gluten-Free Treats
2016-09-20 11:30 - 13:30 | B25/26 Wind Tower Cafe
Sweet Sydney’s delicious gluten-free treats – try one today!
Are you in search of a gluten-free treat to satisfy that sweet tooth craving? Swing by Building 35 today and try a sample from Sweet Sydney’s!
Representatives from Sweet Sydney’s will be on site during lunch to talk about their locally owned and operated business featuring the best gluten-free treats on the market!
Try different samples of the treats, ask them questions, and enjoy a whole new array of gluten-free sweets – now available at the Genentech campuses in San Francisco and Vacaville.

Live Well Week
2016-09-26 - 2016-09-30
Celebrating Living Well and Eating Healthy!
Join us in the cafes around campus as we feature menu specials focused on
health and wellness. Every cafe will feature a daily menu special during lunch
that adheres to our In Balance program.
In Balance meals have the following key health features:
full plates with less than 600 calories
1 cup or more of non-starchy vegetables
¾ cup whole grain, legumes, or starchy vegetable
at least 4oz of lean protein
prepared with a minimal amount of healthy fat
In Balance meals will be labeled with this symbol, making it easy for you
to enjoy healthy eating during Live Well Week!

Eat Local Challenge 2016: Bumper Crop Edition
2016-09-27
Enjoy a special meal made entirely of foods grown within 150 miles, and learn how to handle an overabundance of seasonal produce.
Click here for how you can enter to win a copy of the Waste-Free Kitchen Handbook: A Guide to Eating Well and Saving Money by Wasting Less Food by Dana Gunders and learn more about Bon Appétit’s annual Eat Local Challenge.

How about them apples? Get ready for Applefest 2016!
2016-10-20
Join us in the Cafés around campus as we celebrate Applefest!
Historically prized for flavor and versatility, apples have long been a staple in the fruit basket, but have become perceived as somewhat of a boring fruit compared to their exotic counterparts. We invite you to rediscover this iconic fruit at its peak season this fall, as we celebrate Applefest in the cafes throughout Genentech!
Come sample such dishes such as Caramel Apple French Toast, Apple & Brie Omelets, Roasted Apple & Bacon Pizza, Apple-Ginger Stuffed Pork Loin, Apple & Butternut Squash Soup, and many more!
Also be on the lookout for our Applefest desserts at select locations, and the Caramel Apple Pop-Up cart in the B33 cafe – all sure to hit the sweet spot in our Applefest Party!

Holiday Pie Pop-Up Shop!
2016-11-23 11:30 - 14:00
Holiday Pie Pop-Up Shop!

Come by and pick up a delicious freshly-baked pie to take home
for the holidays during our Holiday Pie Promotion!
find us on Wednesday, November 23rd around the Genentech campus starting at 11:30am:
Building 4 Cafe
Wind Tower Cafe in Building 25
Building 33 Cafe
Gateway Cafe in Building 82
Building 56 Cafe
the Atrium in Building 35
Building 42 Cafe

Our pies are created from scratch with the freshest local ingredients, and are made in a hearty “deep-dish” style, with each pie serving 10-12 people.
Pies will be sold at each location until we run out, so make sure to come by early for the best selection!

December Well Being | Tea Tasting
2016-12-12 11:30 - 13:00, 2016-12-13 11:30 - 13:00, 2016-12-14 11:30 - 13:00, 2016-12-15 11:30 - 13:00, 2016-12-16 11:30 - 13:00 | Multiple Cafés
Nourish Your Mind and Body – Embrace Mindful Eating
Maintaining a healthy diet during stressful times is important, but also difficult. When under stress, personal health is often neglected, however taking care of yourself during tough times is essential. This month we focus on how to slow down, engage our senses, enjoy a warm beverage while practicing a mindful approach to nourishing ourselves.
Join our Genentech resident Registered Dietitian Lulu Cook as she explains the benefits of mindful eating & drinking, and demonstrates how you can use various ingredients to create a customized tea blend to use as you begin practicing mindfulness.
December 12 | Building 82 | lunchtime
December 13 | Building 33 & Building 35 | lunchtime
December 14 | Building 25 | lunchtime
December 15 | Building 42 | lunchtime
December 16 | Building 4 | lunchtime

These Mindful Eating activities are part of the Food For Your Well Being series, promoting healthy lifestyles by presenting monthly nutrition education programs in the cafés around the Genentech campus.

The Student Becomes The Master - Master the Art and Science of Cooking
2017-01-30 | All Cafes
From simple knife skills to braising perfect shortribs, sharpen your culinary knowledge throughout the year with our monthly themes featured in your cafe.
February | Soufflé
March | Mother Sauces
April | Caramelize
May | Emulsion
June | Chiffonade
July | Brine and Roast
August | Sear
September | Deglaze
October |Braise
November | Stock
December | Maillard Browning
Keep an eye out for dishes featuring Cooking is an Art and Science and get an inside scoop on how we prepared that meal. For more information – I want to master it now!

Grab and GO Spring Menu
2017-01-30
Welcome the changes in season with our Grab and GO spring menu! Enjoy a quick and easy lunch like our Salade Lyonnaise with delta asparagus, marinated chicken and frisee or the Lomito Steak Sandwich with fontina and chimichurri. Make a sustainable, but satisfying choice with one of our two new vegan side salads.
Stop by your nearest Grab and GO to see all of our new selections starting on Monday, January 30th.

Valentine's Day Pop-Up Shop
2017-02-14 11:30 - 14:00
Valentine’s Day Pop-Up Shop!

Come by and pick up a sweet treat for that special someone during our Valentine’s Day promotion!
Find our pop-up cart in Building 33 Cafe Tuesday, February 14 at 11:30
We will be featuring chocolate covered strawberries, truffles, cookies and petit fours
We’ll stay open until we run out,
so make sure to come by early for the best selection!

ReThink Disposable
2017-02-20
Together, we will make an impact!
On Monday, February 20, Bon Appetit and Green Genes have partnered up with ReThink Disposable to help reduce the amount of waste produced by the cafes by increasing the availability of reusables as well as eliminating wasteful practices such as sugar and condiment packets.
Look for the Earth saving changes at Building 33 Cafe!
check out more at the ReThink Disposable Page

Celebrating African-American History Month!
2017-02-20 - 2017-02-24 | All Cafes
On February 20th to 24th, we will be featuring dishes to honor African-American accomplishments throughout our history.
We will be featuring dishes inspired by the South, Caribbean, Africa and more!
Stop by the following locations during lunchtime to try some of the delicious dishes:
Gateway Café (B82)
Building 33
GenenCafé (B4)
Building 42
Building 35
Wind Tower Café (B25/26)
Building 56

Mardi Gras!
2017-02-28
You don’t have to go all the way to New Orleans to enjoy Mardi Gras…
Celebrate Fat Tuesday with us on February 28th in the Cafés around campus, where we’ll be serving up
Cajun-inspired specials during lunchtime!
Gateway Café (B82)
Building 33
GenenCafé (B4)
Building 42
Building 35
Wind Tower Café (B25/26)
Building 56
Laissez les bons temps rouler!

March Well-Being | National Nutrition Month
2017-03-06 11:30 - 14:00, 2017-03-07 11:30 - 14:00, 2017-03-08 11:30 - 14:00, 2017-03-09 11:30 - 14:00, 2017-03-10 11:30 - 14:00 | Multiple Cafés
National Nutrition Month is a time to celebrate healthy food choices and take time to develop mindful eating patterns.
Join our Genentech resident Registered Dietitian Jasmine Chan as she guides us to preparing more fruits and vegetables every week
March 6 | Building 33 | lunchtime
March 7 | Building 35 | lunchtime
March 8 | Building 82 & Building 25 | lunchtime
March 9 | Building 42 | lunchtime
March 10 | Building 4 & Building 25 | lunchtime
The National Nutrition Month education is part of the Food For Your Well Being series, promoting healthy lifestyles by presenting monthly nutrition education programs in the cafés around the Genentech campus.

Cooking Demo | Sous-Vide Ice Cream with Chef Todd
2017-03-09 14:45 - 15:45
Join Chef Todd Terwey for a cooking demo where he will teach us how to make sous-vide ice cream!
Sous-vide cooking is the process in which food is vacuum sealed and placed in a water bath while accurately regulating the temperature. Used by chefs for years, it has grown in popularity with the home cook. Vacuum sealers and immersion circulators have become more affordable and accessible to anyone that wants to take their culinary repertoire to the next level. Chef Todd will show us the versatility of this cooking process by making an old fashion dish using today’s science based technology.
March 9, 2017
B42 Cafe
2:45pm – 3:45pm
I’m sorry, but this event is now full. We hope to see you next time!

Happy Pi Day!
2017-03-14 11:30 - 14:00 | B82
3.14159265359……
I can’t remember the last time I had to find the area of a circle, nor do I need π to calculate the size of pie I can fit in the circumference of my mouth. Do the math (or not)! The flaky, buttery crust…Sweet and tart filling… pick up a pie at our pop-up cart!
find us on Tuesday, March 14th in Building 82 starting at 11:30am:
Apple – Banana Cream – Blueberry – Cherry – Chocolate Cream – Peach – Pecan Pie

Pies will be sold until we run out, so make sure to come by early for the best selection!

St. Patrick's Day
2017-03-17 07:00 - 14:00 | All Cafes
It’s Your Lucky Day!
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us on March 17th in the Cafés around campus,
where we’ll be featuring shamrockin’ specials during breakfast and lunchtime.
Enjoy dishes such as green eggs & ham and everybody’s favorite corned beef and cabbage.
Gateway Café (B82)
Building 33
GenenCafé (B4)
Building 42
Building 35
Wind Tower Café (B25/26)
Building 56
Don’t forget to wear your green!

Farmworker Awareness Week (March 24-31)
2017-03-24 - 2017-03-31
Got food? Thank a farmworker! To put a face to the people who help bring food to our tables, students from Student Action with Farmworkers ventured out into the fields to collect stories and pictures. We’ll be sharing these portraits from the field in the café throughout the week to highlight farmworkers’ struggles and dreams.
Follow the conversation online using the hashtag #NFAW2017 on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Learn more about what Bon Appétit is doing to support farmworker rights and protections here.

Spanish Paella Day
2017-03-27 11:30 - 14:00 | Multiple Cafés
Paella is a traditional rice dish originating from the east coast of Spain. It has grown in popularity since it ancient roots and today is known all around the world.
Take a trip with us and celebrate National Spanish Paella Day at a cafe near you!

Building 35
Wind Tower Café (B25/26)
GenenCafé (B4)
Building 33

Baseball Season Celebration
2017-04-10 07:30 - 14:00 | All Cafes
Join us in the Cafes around campus as we celebrate local baseball favorites, the San Francisco Giants!
Monday, April 10th is the Giants home opener and we’re supporting our hometown heroes by serving up stadium favorites during breakfast and lunch. Be on the lookout for specials like the Big League Breakfast Panini, Home Run Hoagie, Strikeout Salad, Curve-Ball Chicken Sandwich, 7th Inning Stretch Pulled Pork Sandwich, and more!
You can find our baseball-themed specials at the following locations:
Gateway Café (B82)
Building 35
Wind Tower Café (B25/26)
Building 42
Building 56
GenenCafé (B4)
Building 33
Let’s go Giants!

April Well-Being | Performance Nutrition
2017-04-10 11:30 - 2017-04-14 14:00 | Multiple Cafés
FUEL UP FOR YOUR BEST PERFORMANCE. ENERGIZE YOUR WORKOUT AND RECOVER QUICKLY.
With this theme, we showcase the optimal fueling intervals for your before, during and post workout regime. Eating the right fuel at the appropriate times is an important part of successful training.

Join us in the café to learn more!
April 10 | Building 33 | lunchtime
April 11 | Building 35 | lunchtime
April 12 | Building 82 | lunchtime
April 13 | Building 42 | lunchtime
April 14 | Building 4 & Building 25 | lunchtime
The Performance Nutrition education is part of the Food For Your Well Being series, promoting healthy lifestyles by presenting monthly nutrition education programs in the cafés around the Genentech campus.

Featured Chef - Surinder Thapar
2017-04-13 11:30 - 14:00 | B82
Join us in the Gateway Café in Building 82 Thursday, April 13th, for a special culinary treat.
Chef Surinder Thapar will be visiting for the day to prepare a delicious, authentic Indian menu for you to enjoy!
Chef Surinder has worked with Bon Appétit Management Company at various Bay Area accounts for many years, delighting guests with daily specials featuring Indian cuisine, and has showcased his talents around the cafés on the Genentech campus in the past, during our Guest Chef series. Join him at B82 to share his culinary talents, introducing us to new flavors and inspired dishes during lunch.
April 13, 2017
Gateway Café in Building 82
11:30am-2:00pm
