Special Station Offerings at RHS

Something good is always cooking in the Rye High School cafeteria!  In addition to daily, ever-changing hot food offerings, the RHS cafeteria offers a variety of specialty bars and stations for students to choose from. 

What’s the favorite? According to Stacey Falcone, the RCSD School Food Service Director, the chicken cutlet scratch made on Fridays is top of the heap. The kitchen goes through approximately 80 pounds of chicken on cutlet day!

Now, when your student tells you there’s nothing to eat, you know better!

Acai bar toppings

The Acai Bar 

A relative newcomer to the RHS cafeteria, the Acai bar has proven to be a big hit. Acai is a purple berry considered to be one of the most powerful superfoods. Sambazon Acai, the brand offered at RHS, is certified organic, rich in antioxidants, and fair trade. For $6, students can choose a custom-made acai bowl with unlimited toppings, including: 

• Blueberries
• Strawberries
• Pineapple 
• Banana
• Mango
• Granola (peanut-free)
• Flaxseed
• Chia seeds

The deli bar before the rush, and in action

Deli Bar

For $6.75, students can build a custom deli sandwich. The selections below are available daily, and a pre-made sandwich special is always available for those students who are in a rush. For example, recent deli specials included a chicken Caesar wrap with crunch croutons and Caesar dressing, and Boar’s Head turkey and cheddar with bacon, sliced avocado, and honey mustard sandwich on ciabatta bread.  A fan favorite is the Boar’s Head turkey with brie cheese, sliced Granny Smith apples with honey mustard on a fresh baguette.

On a choice of Kaiser roll, assorted wraps, multigrain, wheat, ciabatta, rye, and white bread, students can choose:

Boar’s Head Turkey
Boar’s Head Ham
Boar’s Head Buffalo chicken
Salami
Pepperoni

Swiss
American 
Cheddar
Provolone

Diced white meat chicken salad
Albacore white tuna salad
Egg salad

And on Fridays…scratch-made chicken cutlets (hugely popular)

For toppings, choices are…

Sliced tomato
Red onion
Banana peppers
Green leaf lettuce
Romaine lettuce
Pickles

Condiments include…

Mayo, mustard, honey mustard, Italian, Caesar, ranch, balsamic, and chipotle dressing

Refrigerator with prepared sandwiches (and salads) for those on the run

S’more Crepe

Strawberry Banana Crepe

Crepe Station (Fridays only)

On Fridays, the cafeteria breaks out the crepe pan for custom crepe orders. Two perennial favorites are the S’more crepe and the strawberry banana with chocolate drizzle.

Grill items, including the fish sticks special

Grill Grab and Go

Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and French fries are available daily. Plus, there is always one special which changes daily. Recent specials include fried ravioli with marinara sauce, mozzarella sticks with marinara, and fish sticks with homemade tartar sauce.

Panini Bar (Fridays only)

Customizable paninis are available every Friday for $6.75.  Recent offerings included:

• Chicken cutlet, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, broccoli rabe with balsamic glaze
• Grilled chicken, arugula, fresh mozzarella, blistered tomatoes, and pesto
• Fried eggplant, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, and pesto

The finished product

Ramen bowl building blocks

The Ramen Station in full swing

Ramen Station

Another creative offering at RHS, the Ramen Bar has proven to be a hit with many students. 

Students have a choice of Yakisoba or rice noodles, which are heated in an individual skillet with a choice of toppings and sauce, then served up hot in a 32-oz bowl with chopsticks and a fortune cookie.

Toppings include: 

• Diced white meat chicken
• Tofu
• Fresh broccoli
• Shredded carrots
• Scallions
• Edamame
• And a special vegetable of the week: bok choy, bean sprout, baby corn, snap peas, or kale

Sauce options include low-sodium soy sauce, teriyaki, house-made sweet, or house-made spicy

Salad Bar

The salad bar is open every day. Students choose from a variety of toppings to add to a base of fresh-chopped romaine lettuce:

Protein Choices:

Chicken
Egg
Ham
Turkey
Garbanzo beans

Veggies:

Cucumber
Grape tomato
Kalamata olives
Shredded carrot
Red cabbage
Sliced red onion

Cheeses:

Blue, feta, cheddar, parmesan, mozzarella

Toppers:

Croutons, flax seeds, chia seeds

Dressing:

Golden Italian, fat-free Italian, Caesar, ranch, balsamic, thousand island, French, oil & vinegar

Sushi Station (Wednesdays only)

On Wednesdays, students can select fresh pre-made boxed sushi, including California rolls, salmon rolls, and cucumber carrot rolls (gluten free).