SWOCC release – Coos Bay, OR – Diners and community members are invited to once again indulge at the Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) as it brings back its highly anticipated summer lunches and restaurant service. These events provide students with valuable real-world experience as they prepare to enter the culinary field. Over the course of select dates during three weeks in July and August, these student-run events will offer various dining experiences for the community. Each week features a different type of dining, allowing students to utilize OCCI’s new food truck and gain experience in a restaurant setting. Week 1 (July 23-25): “Food Truck Extravaganza” and La Patisserie Bakery; Enjoy lunch options from OCCI’s new food truck and pizza oven, with freshly baked delights available from La Patisserie bakery. No Reservations Necessary: Indoor seating is on a first-come, first-served basis; seated orders will not be taken. Dates: Tuesday, July 23, Wednesday, July 24, and Thursday, July 25; Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Week 2 (July 30 – Aug. 1): Summer Restaurant and La Patisserie Bakery; Dine at tables and order from a three-course menu, with freshly baked delights from La Patisserie bakery also available. Reservations Highly Encouraged: Reservations start at 11:00 a.m. with final seating at 1:30 p.m. No groups over eight people. Walk-ins are not guaranteed and depend on available seating. Dates: Tuesday, July 30, Wednesday, July 31, and Thursday, August 1; Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Week 3 (Aug. 6-8): Summer Restaurant and La Patisserie Bakery; Dine at tables and order from a three-course menu, with freshly baked delights from La Patisserie bakery also available. Note: this menu will be different from the menu available on Week 2. Reservations Highly Encouraged: Reservations start at 11:00 a.m. with final seating at 1:30 p.m. No groups over eight people. Walk-ins are not guaranteed and depend on available seating. Dates: Tuesday, August 6, Wednesday, August 7, and Thursday, August 8; Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. RSVP Information: To make your reservation for a Week 2 or Week 3 luncheon, please email shawn.warren@socc.edu or call 541-888-1540. We hope you join us for these unique dining experiences! Your participation supports the next generation of culinary professionals.
