Mr. Arthur J. Patrie
- Director
- Dining & Retail Food Services
What We Do
We provide residential and retail food services, catering, vending, and meeting space.
Contact Information
- emaildiningservices@ric.edu
- local_phone401-456-8207
- placeDonovan Dining Center
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Holidays 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Closed for Winter Break.
It will reopen on February 6th at 5PM, at which point, the hours of operation will be:
Mon-Thurs 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Spring Meal Plan is now in effect and began on Sunday, January 16th at 10:00am.
*Dining Services is excited to announce new hours of operation for the Spring Semester!
Effective January 16th, DDC Hours of Operation will be:
| Monday - Friday | 7:00am - 8:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am - 6:00pm |
| Sunday and Holidays (MLK Day) | 10:00am - 8:00pm |
These hour changes will result in later service in DDC Sunday-Friday, providing additional opportunity for Residents to utilize their meal plans.
Residents who require food service before DDC opens, or after DDC closes, may continue to use up to 3 of their available meals at any meal period, and all Residents may continue to “order ahead” using the Anchor (GET) Mobile Dining App during the Spring Semester.
Due to current conditions and online classes, the Beestro will reopen on February 6, 2022 for the Spring semester.
Dining Services continues to experience supply challenges throughout the Spring semester and will do our best to continue to provide you with the widest variety of options available.
The Dining Team remains committed to supporting each residents full use of their meal plan. We ask that you plan accordingly so that you may fully maximize your meal plan balances and remind you to download the Anchor (GET) Mobile Dining App.
Our Staff
Ms. Janet Phillips
- Assistant Director
- Catering and Production Services
Mr. Walter Jasionowski
- Assistant Director
- Production and Housekeeping
Mr. Dean L. Faiola
- Executive Chef
The Beestro
Located on the lower level of the Student Union.
Featured News & Stories
Yes, Rhode Island College does have a campus garden and it's a significant provider for menu items in the Donovan Dining Center. Pictured are Dean Faiola, dining center executive chef, and Jim Murphy, RIC sustainability coordinator, inspecting the garden.