Chef Mikel Rich likes to use local products in his dishes and believes it’s important to let students know where their food comes from. “There are many farms near the school, so we display farmer profiles with each meal,” he says. Chef Mikel likes to interact with his guests and ask them about their favorite dishes so he can make them feel at home in his café. Keeping things simple is an important aspect of his culinary philosophy; he focuses on fresh ingredients with bold flavors.