Taste the Talent: Student-Crafted Cuisines & Pastries
The Hospitality Institute at Montgomery County Community College features an educational restaurant and bakery operated seasonally by students in the Baking & Pastry Arts and Culinary Arts programs. Students plan, prepare, and serve all food and beverages as part of this capstone experience, applying techniques, skills, and procedures learned throughout their academic coursework.
Bistro 1964
During the Fall 2025 semester, Bistro 1964 will be open for service to the community on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., beginning Wednesday, Sept. 10 through Wednesday, Dec. 10. Seating is by reservation only, using OpenTable, except pizza orders. Pizza can be ordered for takeout at the counter during service hours while supplies last. Lunch is a Prix-Fixe menu, including guest choice of a first and second course, chef’s dessert selection, and a beverage for $20 + 6% sales tax. Pizzas are $10 + 6% sales tax at the counter while supplies last. Only credit/debit cards are accepted at the restaurant.
Details & Reservations
Hours of Operation
Enjoy lunch at the restaurant from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Only credit/debit cards are accepted at the restaurant.
Dates of Service
- September: 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
- October: 1, 2, 8, 9, 30
- November: 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20
- December: 3, 4, 10
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Bakery 340
Bakery 340 will be open on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. until noon, while supplies last, beginning, Wednesday, Sept. 10 through Wednesday, Dec. 3. Choose from a variety of pastries including croissants, Danish, muffins, scones, donuts, cake slices, and cookies made from seasonal ingredients. Enjoy coffee brewed from local roaster, Backyard Beans. The Bakery and Café is cash only.
Details
Hours of Operation
Experience sweet and savory treats and Backyard Beans coffee at the Bakery and Café
on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM a.m. until noon, while supplies last.
The Bakery and Café is cash only.
Dates of Service
- September 10, 17, 24
- October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- November 5, 12, 19
- December 3
Menu
Choose from a variety of pastries including:
