Frontiers in Playful Learning 2023 attendees will have ALL meals provided as part of their registration. This includes:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks (Days 1 & 2)
- Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks (Day 3)
- TWO (2) Free Drinks (per evening, Days 1 & 2)
Specific dietary restrictions may be indicated during the registration process. Whatever your need, we will ensure there is always a great meal available for you alongside the planned offerings.
Founded as an agricultural college in 1881 and continuing to maintain robust partnerships with several nearby farms to this day, UConn ranks as one of the greenest and most sustainable universities in the world. Thus, the Student Union (where Union Street Market is located) houses a special restaurant named One Plate, Two Plates which serves a variety of fresh, non-processed, locally sourced vegan and vegetarian options.
The Student Union food court also features the Asian cuisine restaurant Earth, Wok, & Fire, a Subway restaurant, and a Dunkin’ Donuts. For those seeking alternatives, the university is within walking distance of multiple local restaurants and businesses in Downtown Storrs.
The university’s renowned UConn Dairy Bar can be found just a few minutes’ stroll from the conference’s Community Arcade.
For lunchtime dining, Frontiers in Playful Learning attendees will receive meal passes to be spent at the university’s Union Street Market (menu options and nutrition information updated daily):
- Market Cafe: International Sandwiches, Soups, Mac & Cheese, Bakery Items, and a Full Line of Espresso and Coffee Drinks
- Tostada Grill: Made-to-Order Burritos, Taco Salads, and Other Fresh Mexican Specialties
- The Good Earth: Made-to-Order Specialty Wraps and Salads (Including a Build-Your-Own Option)
- Bowls Without Borders: Internationally-Inspired Bowls Served with Nutritious Grains, Proteins, and Vegetables
- Pompeii Oven: Made-to-Order Pizzas (on Fresh, UConn-Produced Pizza Dough), Pasta, Baked Grinders, and Other Italian Specialties
- Pompeii Noodle Bar: Japanese-Inspired Soups made with Asian Noodles
- Market Express: Pre-Packaged Snacks, Salads, Wraps, and Assorted Drinks
- Mrkt Chkn: A Variety of Broaster Meals, Including Chicken Wings, Sandwiches, Pub Fish, and French Fries
Breakfast (outside ITE C80)
- Locally Roasted Omar Coffee [Caffeinated/Decaffeinated]
- Hot Water/Tea [Assorted]
- Seasonal Fresh Fruit Salad [Vegan] [Gluten Free]
- Granola Bars [Vegetarian]
- Individual Yogurts [Vegetarian]
- Orange Juice [Vegan] [Gluten Free]
- Ice Water
Lunch (Student Union)
- Union Street Marketplace — Meal Pass (Choose-Your-Own-Adventure)
- Market Cafe
- Tostada Grill
- The Good Earth
- Bowls Without Borders
- Pompeii Oven
- Pompeii Noodle Bar
- Market Express
- Mrkt Chkn
Reception (ITE Lobby)
- Domestic Cheese Board with Assorted Crackers [Vegetarian]
- Garden Vegetable Platter (Ranch Dip) [Vegan] [Vegetarian] [Gluten Free]
Dinner (ITE Lobby)
- Catered — Pasta Buffet
- Garlic Bread [Vegetarian]
- Caesar Salad [Vegetarian] [Gluten Free]
- Roasted Seasonal Vegetables [Vegan] [Gluten Free]
- Penne Pasta Sautéed with Marinated Tomatoes, Spinach, Garlic, & Extra Virgin Olive Oil [Vegan]
- Eggplant Parmesan [Vegetarian]
- Chicken Parmesan
- Cracked Pepper/Parmesan Cheese
- Mini Cannoli [Vegetarian]
- Bottled Water, Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite
- Beer/Wine [2 FREE DRINKS]
Breakfast (outside ITE C80)
- Locally Roasted Omar Coffee [Caffeinated/Decaffeinated]
- Hot Water/Tea [Assorted]
- Seasonal Fresh Fruit Salad [Vegan] [Gluten Free]
- Granola Bars [Vegetarian]
- Individual Yogurts [Vegetarian]
- Orange Juice [Vegan] [Gluten Free]
- Ice Water
Lunch (Student Union)
- Union Street Marketplace — Meal Pass (Choose-Your-Own-Adventure)
- Market Cafe
- Tostada Grill
- The Good Earth
- Bowls Without Borders
- Pompeii Oven
- Pompeii Noodle Bar
- Market Express
- Mrkt Chkn
Reception (ITE Lobby)
- Domestic Cheese Board with Assorted Crackers [Vegetarian]
- Garden Vegetable Platter (Ranch Dip) [Vegan] [Vegetarian] [Gluten Free]
Dinner (ITE Lobby)
- Catered — Hot Buffet
- Mixed Greens Salad (Croutons, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Ranch Dressing) [Vegan] [Vegetarian] [Gluten Free]
- Dinner Rolls (Butter, Margarine) [Assorted]
- Maple Soy Glazed Salmon [Gluten Free]
- Penne Pasta Sautéed with Marinated Tomatoes, Spinach, Garlic, & Extra Virgin Olive Oil [Vegan]
- Chef’s Pairing — Vegetable & Starch [Vegetarian]
- Double Chocolate Layer Cake
- Locally Roasted Omar Coffee [Caffeinated/Decaffeinated]
- Hot Water/Tea [Assorted]
- Bottled Water
- Beer/Wine [2 FREE DRINKS]
Breakfast (outside ITE C80)
- Locally Roasted Omar Coffee [Caffeinated/Decaffeinated]
- Hot Water/Tea [Assorted]
- Seasonal Fresh Fruit Salad [Vegan] [Gluten Free]
- Granola Bars [Vegetarian]
- Individual Yogurts [Vegetarian]
- Orange Juice [Vegan] [Gluten Free]
- Ice Water
Lunch (Student Union)
- Union Street Marketplace — Meal Pass (Choose-Your-Own-Adventure)
- Market Cafe
- Tostada Grill
- The Good Earth
- Bowls Without Borders
- Pompeii Oven
- Pompeii Noodle Bar
- Market Express
- Mrkt Chkn
