The New 1920 Commons: New Dining Options |
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September 4, 2012,
Volume 59, No. 02 |
Over the summer 1920 Commons underwent a significant renovation. The Commons now features an array of venues to cater to the diverse culinary tastes of the Penn community. An attractive new Starbucks, complete with an expanded menu and late night hours, will offer coffee, sandwiches, salads and other beverages to students, faculty and staff on the lower level.
The middle level will be a one-stop shopping spot for food needs during the day (including breakfast), as well as prepared offerings to take home for dinner. A new convenience store, the Gourmet Grocer, will have all the amenities of a corner shop, plus many locally grown fruits and vegetables. The Global Fusion stand will offer options such as rotisserie chicken, and made-to-order custom entrées. Consumers can choose fresh ingredients, such as chicken, tofu, vegetables, and pasta, and the chef will whip up an entrée in minutes. At PI, the new pizzeria, both slices and whole pies will be made to order with your choice of toppings.
Diners will also find sushi, barbecue, and a new space to eat their meals. The patio has been expanded for more people to dine al fresco. The space is available for parties of up to 100 people. The top level of 1920 Commons will remain “all-you-care-to-eat.”
Grand Opening events will be held the week of September 10–14 as well as a Faculty and Staff Appreciation event on Tuesday, September 18 with special promotions and free samples. All forms of payment (cash, credit, debit and PennCash) are accepted. For more information, visit www.upenn.edu/dining
—Division of Business Services |