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The Story Behind Engrained

The Six Intentions of Engrained

Engrained is designed as an educational food experience demonstrating how a restaurant operates focused on sustainability & environmental stewardship utilizing local, organic, humane and fair-trade foods.

Engrained is as much about the experience of dining as the food itself served in a fast-casual dining atmosphere, rather than fast-food or grab & go. The idea is to stop into Engrained for a casual lunch to step-back from the business of campus life. Engrained is designed as an educational food experience surrounding sustainability and environmental stewardship with a focus on what we are making, the ingredients used and how it is handled. In turn, the menu will change daily with a key focus on seasonal foods from the area. There is a focus on healthier eating based on seasonal fresh fruits & vegetables, vegan and vegetarian options, local meats and dairy etc. We are also partnering with the ASU by harvesting items such as produce, herbs, citrus and dates.

The restaurant also features environmentally responsible construction utilizing renewable resources and Energy Star appliances where possible. Built in the same footprint as the Maricopa CafĂ© on the upper-level of the Memorial Union, Engrained features a new layout with center-island where customers can dine and watch meals prepared and cooked in hearth oven, hip look and relaxing vibe.

Sustainability at Sun Devil Dining

  • Napkins used on campus are from post consumer recycled materials.
  • Cardboard and paper materials used in our kitchens are recycled.
  • We use recycled paper & earth friendly inks whenever possible.
  • We do not offer Styrofoam 'To Go' containers.
  • Untouched, left over food kept at safe temperatures is donated to local food banks.
  • All Sun Devil Dining cleaning materials are earth friendly.
  • All residential dining facilities participate in Trayless Dining, in our efforts to conserve water and reduce food waste.

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Campus Harvest: http://www.asu.edu/fm/arboretum.htm

Monterey Bay Aquarium Sustainable Seafood WATCH: http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/seafoodwatch.asp

Java City Fair Trade EcoGrounds Coffee: http://www.javacity.com/ecogrounds.php
Queen Creek Olive Mill: http://www.queencreekolivemill.com/ 
Desert Sweet Shrimp: http://www.desertsweetshrimp.com/ 
Seacat Gardens: http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/bestof/2008/award/best-veggies-896739/

Shamrock Farms: http://www.shamrockfarms.net/index.asp 
                
Waste Not Want Not:
ASU Recycling: http://uabf.asu.edu/recycling_at_asu/

Wall-to-Wall:
LEED: http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CategoryID=19
ENERGY STAR: http://www.energystar.gov/
Danko (Furniture): http://www.peterdanko.com/

Daily Commute: 
Global Electric Motorcars (GEM): http://www.gemcar.com/

Buy Smart: 
Biodegradable containers (Fold-Pak): http://www.gsdpackaging.com/ 
Biodegradable cups (NatureWorks): http://www.natureworksllc.com/ 
EcoLab Cleaning Products: http://www.ecolab.com/Ecolab_and_the_Environment.asp

 




 

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