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Table of Contents
What.When.Where.
6 .................................................................... Its tIme to dIne!
WHat to eat anD WHere to get it

18 ........................................................................... Yo quIero...
StuDentS vote for tHe beSt eatin on CaMpuS

26 ............................................................... whY trIton cash? 28 .............................................................. a daY In the hood

StuDentS vote beSt of tHe reSt

34 .....................................................green Is the new black 36 ............................................................clean and runnIng

4-1-1 on MaintenanCe anD CuStoDiaL ServiCeS

38 ...............................................................gIve me the dIgIts

WHo to CaLL WHen you neeD...anytHing

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Dining
heres the thing,
uC San Diego has a Lot of dierent places for you to use your Dining Dollars. from quick and easy cafs to convenience stores to a full-service restaurant, youll always find what you need on campus. of course there is the standard pizza / burgers / sandwich fare, but you can also find Sushi, organic and locally grown produce, Mexican, serious comfort food, and decadent desserts. and all Dining Services locations feature fair trade Certified coee, tea, sugar and chocolate because its the right thing to do. you can find hours and daily menus for all Dining locations at hdh.ucsd.edu. Students can even apply for jobs here by clicking the student job button on the main page!

restaurants
feeling hungry and dont like to cook? use your Dining Dollars to grab a made-to-order meal: caf ventanas (erc) canYon vIsta (warren) club med (school of medIcIne) foodworX (sIXth) oceanvIew terrace (tmc) plaZa caf (revelle) pInes (muIr) the bIstro at the strand (the vIllage)

place & MarKets

Maybe youre in a hurry and need to grab a latte. or perhaps youre hosting a study group and need to stock up on groceries. Quick and easystop by your local place and Market (pM). theyre open til 1 am! earls pm (warren) goodYs pm (tmc) Johns pm (muIr) rogers pm (revelle) sIXth pm (sIXth) the vIllage pm (the vIllage)

theres an app for that! for those of you who carry your computer in your phone, theres a new Dining app to help you find locations, hours, and daily menus for HDH eateries. visit http://mobile.ucsd.edu for more info.

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oceanVieW terrace
This student favorite offers made-to-order breakfast starting at 7 am. Open-hearth-fired pizzas, organic vegetarian meals, and an outdoor dining terrace with the Best View of the Pacific. Come in anytime for a coffee break or soft-serve ice cream and enjoy the free wireless internet access.

goodys place & MarKet

A definite favorite! Voted Best Outdoor Dining and 2nd place for specialty coffee drinks. Goodys also boasts the Best Mexican cuisine, and also has a pretty rad deli counter with fresh sandwiches and pastries. The market downstairs has a huge freezer stocked with meat, fish, and other necessities for a fancy dinner at home. Open til 1 am!
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caf Ventanas
Caf V is nice and airy, with floor-to-ceiling 30 glass walls, natural wood beam ceilings, and a large outdoor dining patio. Perhaps this is why students voted it one of the top places to hang out during dinner. Feelin fancy? Caf Ventanas is famous for their scrumptious surf-n-turf dinners every Wednesday night. Ooh la la.
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canyon Vista
Dine under a constellation of pinpoint ceiling stars, get toasty next to a roaring fireplace, or kick back on the outdoor terrace overlooking the canyon (OMG Bunnies!). Canyon Vista is known for its specialty stations, including hot pizza, paninis, calzones, stir-fry, and so much more.

plaZa caf
Relax in cozy booths and couches while you dine on any number of delights from a continuously rotating menu. Vegetarian options abound, as well as a large and well-stocked salad bar. International specialties keep the menu interesting and spicy!

earls place & MarKet

Open until 1 am, Earls Place & Market is consistently voted as one of the best late-night ambiance spots, as well as best coffee and espresso drinks! Earls is well known for its organic and sustainable products, too.
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rogers place & MarKet

Coffeehouse-meets-poetry reading-meets-live music, and voted one of the Best Places for People Watching, Rogers has an awesome coffee bar and lounge areathe perfect place to unwind with friends or just get away to watch a little TV. Open til 1 am.

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foodWorx
Located in the heart of Matthews apartments, this little eatery packs a BIG punch. Known for the best made-to-order personal pizzas, salads, and toasted sandwiches. Stop by on a sunny day and soak up some rays on open-air patio.

pines restaurant
Its only been open for one year, but Pines is already well known for having the Best Salad Bar. They have a huge array of fresh organic and local producewhether in your salad, on your sandwich, or cooked into your hot meal. It was also voted the Best Overall Place for Lunch, probably because the dining room is so fun.

sixth place & MarKet

New to Sixth College, this market helps residents stay studyready with essential groceries and the small appliances needed to prepare them. Open until 1 am.

Johns place & MarKet

Johns just opened this year so it wasnt in last years survey (obvi!) but were willing to bet that with its huge outdoor patio and vintage modern dcor, its going to be a fave Best of in next years Black Book!
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the Bistro at the strand

The Bistro is a modern eatery featuring an open kitchen, sushi bar, and an exciting Pacific Rim-inspired menu. The chefs draw from various Asian cultures to serve up the best seafood, crisp greens, local produce inspired vegetarian fare, noodle dishes, top-grade cuts of beef and poultry. Voted The Best Place to take a Date, also an ideal experience for tasting a variety of flavors and sharing plates with friends. Reservations are helpful for a flawless Dining experience! Call 858.822.4275.

the Village place & MarKet

Sleek, modern, and new: The Village Market has a coffee bar, dessert case, bulk grain and candy bins, plus small appliances and all the groceries and sundries you might need. Its a one-stop-shop!

sch oo l of Med icin e

cluB Med
This grab n go caf and coffeehouse is perfect for busy UC San Diego students and staff! Enjoy pastries, fresh-made salads, deli sandwiches, flatbread pizzas, soups, lunch combos, and tasty desserts. Organic and vegetarian options available.

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Eat @ Dining Services

you eat. and eat and drinK and eat. We plan, shop, cooK & clean.
if you havent figured out your Dining plan yet youre probably getting pretty hungry! your Dining plan is part of your Housing contract, and you access it via your campus iD card. the plan is flexible, designed to fit a variety of lifestyles and appetites.
Dining Dollar Usage Guideline (broken down by quarter*)

res hall apartMent/Village

total 2908 2228

fall 1034.23 792.38

Winter 936.88 717.81

spring 936.89 717.81

*academic quarters listed are prorated by number of days.

add dining dollars when your plan runs low.

youll get 10 bonuS DoLLarS for every 100 Dollars you deposit. thats free money! it also gives you an idea of your eating habits before you add funds to your plan. for important information regarding early termination of Housing Contract and Dining Dollar usage, visit Dinings faQ page at http://hdh.ucsd.edu/diningservices/faq.asp.

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got a craving? Wanna watch tv while you eat? Just looking to hang out? flip through to find your fixthen go!

Best of dining
As Voted By Students!

get your caffeine fix if youre on the east side, swing by Earls Place and Market and doodle on the chalk tables while sipping a late-night mocha. Students picked earls as their top choice for Best coee Specialty Drinks; its all fair trade Certified and fully caeinated. 2nd place was goodys, on the west side o campus.
the early Bird gets BreaKfast get the most important meal of the day at OceanView Terrace, which students voted as the Best place to Grab Breakfast. it opens earlythe grill fires up at 7am! green fiends
get fresh at Pines, which the students voted for Best Salad and Produce. youll find a huge variety of local and organic goodies. vegans rejoice!

you have Dining Dollars, now use em. there are several unique restaurants and retail markets for you to choose from, perfect for enjoying a leisurely meal or stocking up on fresh produce, snacks even small appliances.

try soMeth ing neW Head to Caf Ventanas. voted Most Unique Menu, youll find lobster burritos, fresh-rolled sushi, and fantastico global-theme menus, featuring Mediterranean, indian, and african-inspired entrees.

feed your sWeet tooth

use your triton Cash to fuel up with sweets at Goodys and Rogers Markets, voted Best Desserts.

Last years students voteD on the bestand away we go!

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get your fourth Meal early to bed and early to rise makes a student miss out on the nightlife. Duck into any of the place and Markets (Goodys, Village, Rogers, etc) for a late-night (til 1 am) feastthey were overwhelmingly voted Best Late-Night Dining.

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a tIp for You:

no matter where you go, use a re-usable beverage container instead of a disposable cup; youll get a discount!

Best of dining
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dine al fresco Longing for a leisurely meal of personal pan pizza while lounging on a sunny patio? Foodwor x has a big one (in addition to great pizzas), which might be why it was voted Best Outdoor Dining. oBserV e huMan s in the Best aMBian ce
With its flat screen tvs, and open, sun-lit dining impressive artwork , room, Pines gets the win for Best people Watching and Best Ambiance by students looking for a place to hang out.

organiVegitarians

a new dining experience:

pines restaurant, located on the Muir College campus, is an homage to the surrounding tree-lined neighborhood, as well as environmentalist John Muir. Look for healthy, organic meals and snacks and a relaxing, earthy atmosphere.

Pines was voted for Best vegetarian and Best Organic Selections. Come here to find food without faces or chemicals!

for your cons ideration

Johns Place and Market ers a big, beautiful coee bar this brand new location o mely large and a rockin smoothie station, plus an aweso Check it out and let us know how you like it! patio.

Best place for a date

the votes are in, and hands down, students loved The Bistro. With its super modern dcor and fun atmosphere, plus yummy menu, its a great place to bring someone you want to impress! (Plus they take Dining Dollars AND you dont have to leave a tip)
Tell us what you like about Dining on campus! Or add any suggestions you might want to see in next years book. Fan us on Facebook @ucsdhousingdining.

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nutrition: the real deal

We hate to break it to you, but the freshmen fifteen can be a very real thing. the physical and mental demands of college life can take a toll, and sometimes all you want to do is push it all away with a pint or three of ice cream.

includes personal and informal chats with our r.D., an amazing and knowledgeable gal from Johns Hopkins university. Check out the Dining website for her direct contact info, or soak up her nutritional smarts on the interwebs: http://realdealnutrition.blogspot.com.

dont do it!
a healthy approach to eatingso that you feel great and have the stamina to pull yet another all nighter is really the better long-term approach to handling stress. trust. So, heres some exciting news: your Housing and Dining contract automatically gets you access to a registered Dietitian! the real Deal on nutrition program

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Triton Cash
triton cash
is linked to your campus iD card and accepted at over 60 locations on and o campus. you can make deposits on the web 24/7, and every time you use it at Dining Services, you get 10% o ! So whatchoo waitin for? Load it up and start spending toDay!

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Some Triton Cash vendors oer special promos think free Stuff. Use it for laundryno need to hoard quarters. Its a secure and convenient alternative to cash. It never expires, there are no fees, it rolls over from year to year, and its fully refundable when you graduate or withdraw from uCSD.

Why triton cash?

Save 10% on every purchase at Dining Services restaurants and markets Your parents can make deposits for you (hint, hint).
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set up your account today!

http://hdh.ucsd.edu/tritoncash

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Best of housing & caMpus

M uir colleg e

college With the Best res life actiVities

Muir. if you like crowds and being outside, Muir is where its at.

friendliest staff get out the broomCustodial and Housekeeping continue to sweep the series..! theyve been taking the lead on customer service for five straight years.

naptiMe!

yall really like to crash on the lawn(s). grassy spots took this category by storm Sun god Lawn, the Hump, Muir Lawn, CLiCS Lawn...

As Voted By Students!

Best outdoor spaces take note, outdoor nap lovers! La Jolla is in something called the Magic Weather Circle (seriously). get your tan on while you study, eat, or just chill... students like the beach (duh), the snake path (interesting) or the Sun god lawn (yeah, thats a goodie!)
Best place to study anywhere you feel inspired.

la Jo lla Be ach

Best route to the Beach

Steps down to blacks beach behind Muir (map it?) bus 30 (graphic of bus with 30 stamped on it?) get free rides on da bus with your campus iD card, just get the sticker from the campus parking oce, first.

Best place for a date?

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Weve got your first three dates covered. + movie at the price Center theater First date = the bistro Second date = Caf ventanas Surf-n-turf, followed by stargazing on the amphitheater lawn Third date = a concert at the Loft followed by yogurt World (use your triton Cash!)

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Best of housing & caMpus

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Most sustain aBle colleg e an abundance of earth lovers made Muir the clear winner of this category, but Sixth is inching in for the crown every year... so look out... Best recreation space
RIMAC is a fitness lovers fantasy space. Want an alternative to this fantastic gym? or, play outside on the Muir fields, erC green, Warren Lawn, Marshall field or Sixths rock Climbing Wall. go. Have fun!

Best VieW

tell your b that youll brb and take your eyes o your ipad to soak in your surroundings. ah, thats better. best views: The fifteenth floor at The Village West Clis at Blacks Beach OceanView Terrace Top floors of Tioga in Muir

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for your consideration- check out the 6th and 10th floors of the new apartments over at revelle College. not only are they tracking LeeD platinum, they boast some killer views of the pacific.

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Dont care about seeing the sea? Students also like the view to the east, from Canyonview terrace.

coolest / Best design and furnishing With all of the new Housing on campus, this was a tough one! Students rave about The Village, and the newly renovated res Halls at Revelle.
Argo Hall has some pretty cool lounges decorated by the San Diego Design institute... and...if youre into Cbgb-like spaces, take a little tour of the Mandeville stairwell. ask around. youll figure it out.

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Best place to hang out on caMpus

bistro, goodys patio, oceanview terrace and price Center. International House in erC. es muy bueno!

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Best of housing & caMpus

the Bistro at the stra nd

Best place to Meet neW people ? the fastest way to meet people is to live on campus. Check! next? Make sure its at ERC, voted best College for meeting new people. not at erC? try joining a club or participating in resLife activities!
Best peop le Watc hing people like to watch people

the Price on the Goodys Patio, as well as Librar y Walk and of yogurt World, too). Center East steps (great view

Inside Scoop

easiest place to parK Were not going to lie. parking is

rough. but you have options! 1. get here early, dont ever leave, and stalk people in the parking lot so you get their spot 2. be sustainabletake the bus, take the shuttle, bike, walk, swim, or take a backback jet 3. if youve got to come and go (pity commuters) your best bets are the Hopkins or pangea parking structures.
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Sustainability
green grants
Do you have an idea for a project that includes recycling, water conservation, or other resource saving measure? A portion of Housing Dining Hospitalitys budget is available to student residents for use in furthering and maintaining a sustainability project (new or ongoing) within HDH operations. for more info, check out our Web site at hdh.ucsd.edu.

green is the new Black

- He recycles faster than a speeding bullet! - Hes more powerful than a compost compactor! - anD! Hes able to leap tall buildings to install solar panels! toby keeps residents safe from evil villains like plastic takeaway containers. So when you eat, use permaware and china dishes instead of disposable containers. that way youre helping the environment, and keeping the stinky mess of old dishes out of your living space.

the circle of life With toBys spot

So, youve seen those tobys Spot carts and asked yourself: Self, what is that? and who is toby? tobY Is uc san dIegos resIdent super hero eco-dog. (Yes, reallY). 34

see? its not that hard to Be super sustainaBle, Just liKe toBy the eco-dog. Woof!
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K EEP IT CLEAN
property operations and planning (pop) is
dedicated to you. We aim to provide superior customer service and a safe, comfortable living environment.

858.534.2600
our custodial teaM is the Best.
theyve been voted the friendliest sta for the past five years! What to expect (aside from a smile, of course):
daIlY (res halls onlY): Clean laundry rooms, elevators, mailrooms, and public restrooms

Call us 24/7

When calling pop custoMer serVice, Be prepared to giVe your:

College name Building Suite/apartment number Phone number

3X / week: Vacuum carpet Empty trash in common areas Wash toilets/urinals Clean basins, chrome, and mirrors Wash showers, drains, and valves Sweep and mop bathrooms and showers Stock toilet paper quarterlY: Deep clean showers Scrub tile and floors Spot clean and high dust as necessary

When Will your reQuest Be filled?

it depends on whether or not your request is an emergency! anything in your living space that is hazardous to you or others or could cause damage to personal belongings or the living unit must be reported immediately to 858.534.2600 and will be handled as soon as possible.

help us By:
Keeping hallways, stairwells, and walkways clear. Reporting any necessary maintenance or cleaning needs. Checking out a vacuum from your RA or HA when your room requires it. Taking your trash / recycling out to the designated receptacles. Turning in found items to the ResLife Oce.

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We also want to know about leaky faucets and toilets. so, call us. K? 858.534.2600

Housing Services is dedicated to protecting you and the environment. We have eliminated harmful chemicals from our operation, and use steam technology to clean and sanitize your residence.

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