Light breakfast will be served each day of the conference before talks
Lunch will be provided each day of the conference
The conference dinner will be held on Thursday June 13 at 6:30pm at the Amherst Room on the 10th floor of the Campus Center. There will be a cash bar.
For dining out while you are in Amherst, here are some recommended options:
On campus
Many on campus dining options close for the summer. Worcester Commons, across the street from the Integrative Learning Center, is the only dining hall open during the summer. Their hours are 7am-9pm.
https://umassdining.com/locations-menus/worcester
There are a number of food stalls as well as grab and go type meals at Blue Wall, located on the 2nd floor of the Campus Center, just next to the ILC. However, some will likely be closed over the summer.
https://umassdining.com/locations-menus/campus-center/blue-wall
Downtown Amherst
Downtown Amherst is the best option for dining close to UMass. It is about a mile from the ILC, and a nice walk or short (free) bus ride. Be sure to check hours in advance, as some local businesses change their hours during the summer when school is not in session. Here are some of our recommendations:
Food
Miss Saigon $
Casual Vietnamese restaurant with big menu and lunch specials
https://maps.app.goo.gl/cdPqZc5zrfrCM8k96
Lili’s $
Xi’an style hand pulled noodles and soups
https://maps.app.goo.gl/tmY6XFtZtYEn2h8H7
Bueno y Sano $
Mexican inspired local chain
https://maps.app.goo.gl/cSkRfi5NtP8KuPag6
Pita Pockets $
Local chain serving falafel and shawarma
https://maps.app.goo.gl/F1tR1YM3NZ6wphQv8
Oriental Flavor $
Szechuan style restaurant
https://maps.app.goo.gl/DiH7nagQjRr2EyMs9
Antonio’s $
Pizza by the slice and whole pies
https://maps.app.goo.gl/zUk21n7wn3Dj69BW7
Lao Hu Tong $$
Comforting Chinese fair
https://www.laohutongamherst.com/
Osteria Vespa $$
Northern Italian restaurant with outdoor seating
https://maps.app.goo.gl/5yUJd53eMmqTzSU17
Protocol $$
Cocktail bar with share plates
https://maps.app.goo.gl/AgaYxJ8eXYP7BRs87
Johnny’s Tavern $$$
American restaurant with homemade pastas
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Zpa2onXxmp8JYuZm9
Coffee
Share
House roasted coffee, breakfast and pastries. Outdoor seating.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/tP7EUa4X6ir9HL8E7
Amherst Coffee
House roasted coffee by day, bar by night. Outdoor seating.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/FQqKKdu9tGNcakZ98
Coronation Cafe
Basic coffee, full breakfast and lunch menu, and absolutely must-try homemade pretzels. Outdoor seating.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/PefPKKqNxWJuFHVr6
The Black Sheep
Basic coffee and good sandwiches
https://maps.app.goo.gl/PefPKKqNxWJuFHVr6
Drink
Protocol
Food and share plates
https://maps.app.goo.gl/AgaYxJ8eXYP7BRs87
The Archives
Speakeasy cocktail bar with light food.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/wpV1o3hfQsnDnt6f9
Amherst Coffee + Bar
Coffee shop during the day, transitions into a bar around 4pm Tuesday-Sunday. No food, only snacks.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/FQqKKdu9tGNcakZ98