Rafi Taherian Associate Vice President, Yale Hospitality

Rafi Taherian Associate Vice President, Yale Hospitality

Changing College Dining
One Plate at a Time
Rafi Taherian
Associate Vice President, Yale Hospitality
ROAST
BEAST
315 Yale
All You Can Eat Dining,
Convenience Stores,
Coffee Shops
Private
Homes vs
Hostiles
1701
1850
SOCIAL
CLASS
ADA Sets
Nutrition
Guidelines
1960
1915
FORMAL
BULK
Military- Style
Cafeterias
1980
CHOICE
Vegetarian
Options
THE
BIG
BANG
Competition
Service & Business
Publications & Media
THE BIG BANG:
PEOPLE
WORLD
FACILITIES
COMPETITION
CHEFS
RISK
“Innovation is not
about saying yes
to everything.
It’s about saying
NO to all but the
most crucial
features.”
- Steve Jobs
Photo credit: Ifthespoonfits.com
RISE OF THE
MEDITERRANEAN
DIET
Meats &
sweets
12%
Fish, seafood, chicken,
eggs, and dairy 32%
Fruits, vegetables, grains, olive oil, beans,
nuts, legumes, seeds, and herbs are at he
foundation of the Med Diet 55%
Culture
Stronger
Fundamentals
LEVERAGE
CREATIVITY
EXPO Milano 2015 “twitter”
TOURNEDOS
NAVET JAUNE
SEXY & BOLD
Jerk Chicken
Skewers with
Mango Drizzle
and Rice and
Beans
Garganelli with
Swiss Chard and
Lamberti
Sausage
Bucantini all’
Amatriciana
Orecchiette
with Mussels
Korean Kogi
Taco with
Gochujang
Sauce and Salsa
Verde
Korean Chicken
Skewer with
Jasmine Rice
and Kimchi
Cauliflower
and Potato Kati
Roll
Risotto with
Butternut
Squash and
Sage
WHAT’S
NEXT?