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RESIDENTIAL DINING: Hilltop, Wells Central and York
Hilltop, Wells Central and York feature continuous service in our all-you-care-to-eat dining rooms. Lighter fare is served between breakfast, lunch and dinner. Each location also has a convenience market for snacks, groceries and take-out meals.

Hilltop Highlights
Grill-your-own panini station. Hot specialty sandwich of the day. Expanded stir-fry bar. New sizzling salads. Expanded pasta bar at dinner. Late-night dining starting September 18 with features like make-your-own pizza bar, breakfast favorites & more.

Wells Central Highlights
Dining room now open on weekends! Weekday hot breakfast. Self-service bars like chili bread bowls & quesadilla bar at lunch. Pasta bar at dinner. New carving station with features like Blackened Salmon & Pork Loin Stuffed with Spinach & Roasted Red Peppers. Expanded deli bar & grill-your-own panini at lunch.

York Highlights
Back by popular demand: Buffalo Chicken Wednesdays! Made-to-order features like Shanghai Beef, Chicken & Bacon Wraps, Fish Tacos & Italian Sausage Subs. Specialty bars at dinner. Pizza night on Fridays!


dine smart logoHealthy Eating Made Easy!
Look for the “DineSmart” logo on menu cards and signs!

Entrée Nutrition Criteria:
• < 600 calories                 
• < 7 g of saturated fat                 
• No trans-fat                        
• < 24g of fat                 
• < 800mg of sodium

Approved Cooking Methods:
Grilled, broiled, baked, steamed. No fried foods.

Approach to Ingredients:
MEATS/PROTEINS – all lean meats & protein
DAIRY PRODUCTS – no heavy cream or butter
FATS & OILS – no trans fat; no hydrogenated oils
STARCH – emphasis on whole grains


Enhanced Menu and Evening Dining at picture of Union Central
Union Central Market in
Memorial Union!

Options for any budget! Meals, snacks & more! Fresh salads & sandwiches! Starbuck's coffees!

NIGHTLY HOT FOODS BAR!
Mon: Chili Bread Bowls
Tue: Chinese Take-Out
Wed: Red Hot Dogs & Italian Sausage
Thu: Tacos & Taco Salad Bowls


CAMPUS RESTAURANTS AND MARKETS

The Marketplace, Memorial Union
New Better-For-You Smoothies! Specialty sandwiches! Fish-n-Chips! Clam, Shrimp & Chicken Tender Baskets! Unique retail products to accent any meal! Expanded Asian cuisine! New lasagna dishes!

Bear's Den & Café, Memorial Union
Torta, quiche & spinach pie! Specialty salads & soups! Bagel sandwiches! Pizzetta & panini! Signature desserts! Coffee & espresso drinks!

Oakes Room, Fogler Library
More grab-n-go meal options! New Sunday hours, starting September 11!

Bear Bites, Too, DP Corbett
Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, snacks & more! Opens September 12!


Got Talent? Bear's Den Café & Pub wants YOU!
Play a guitar at open mic...
Read poetry...
Debate the issues...
Display artwork...
Sing a song, act, dance...

You can help make the Bear's Den a great place to experience the sounds, opinions, interests and talents of UMaine. Want to learn more? It's easy! Just contact Assistant Manager Al McAvoy at amcavoy@umerl.maine.edu with a description of what you'd like to do.


 

 

Black Bear Dining
103 Hilltop
Orono, ME 04469
Phone: (207) 581-4580
| Fax: (207) 581-4714
E-mail: dining@umerl.maine.edu


The University of Maine
, Orono, Maine 04469
207-581-1110
A Member of the University of Maine System