The doors to Bistro 555 are open once again, welcoming staff, students, and community members to enjoy fresh lunches prepared by TST BOCES Career & Tech Culinary Arts students. Located on the TST BOCES campus, the Bistro 555 serves as both a dining spot and a hands-on classroom where students turn their culinary lessons into real-world experience.
Fresh Menus and Flexible Dining Options
Bistro 555 will begin serving lunch today, on Wednesday, October 15, with service available most Tuesdays through Fridays. Guests can choose to dine in or place an order for takeout by calling (607) 257-1555 ext. 2011. The program continues to focus on sustainability, offering eco-friendly to-go containers and reusable bags created by Digital Media students for $2 each.
Each week features a new theme, and a new student manager with themes like Mexican Week to Taste of the South to Bite-Sized Delights. Weekly menus are posted on Instagram (@tst_bistro555), allowing guests to preview their options before visiting. Entrées are paired with sides to minimize waste, and every meal includes opportunities to add homemade soups, fresh-baked bread, salads, and desserts.
Meals are affordably priced, with entrées at $4, soups at $1 (small) or $1.25 (large), fresh-baked bread for 50¢, and salads and desserts for $1.50 each.
Real-World Learning in Action
Bistro 555 gives students the chance to learn through doing, from designing menus and preparing dishes to serving guests. Under the guidance of Mrs. Fitzgerald and Ms. Cargian, the Culinary Arts students explore cultural cuisines and develop valuable teamwork and service skills.
“Our students have been researching different types of food and flavor pairings since the school year began,” the Mrs. Fitzgerald shared. “The students are eager to share their culinary expertise, and we’re grateful for the community’s ongoing support.”
Occasional closures may occur for classroom instruction, but the Bistro will remain open whenever possible during its regular hours.
Weekly Menu Schedule
Here’s a look at the upcoming themes planned for the year. Dates and offerings may change depending on availability and class schedules.
October 15–17: Mexican Week
October 21–24: Closed
October 29–31: Global Inspired
November 4–7: Japanese Week
November 12–14: Street Foods
November 17–21: Taste of the South
November 25–28: Closed
December 2–5: Bite Sized Delights
December 9–12: Italian Week
December 16–19: Steak House
December 23–January 2: Closed
January 6–9: Gluten-Free Week
January 13–16: Peruvian
January 21–23: Mystery Ingredient
January 27–30: Puerto Rican
February 3–6: Sports Week
February 10–13: Decades
February 24–27: State Inspired
March 3–6: Thai
March 10–13: Seafood Boil
March 16–20: Closed
March 24–27: Music
March 31–April 10: Closed
April 14–17: Jamaican
April 21–24: Brunch
April 28–May 1: Closed
May 11–15: Time Travel
May 19–22: Greek
May 26–29: Cook Out
Visit the Bistro
Located at 555 Warren Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, Bistro 555 invites TST BOCES staff and community members to enjoy a freshly prepared meal while supporting the next generation of culinary professionals.
The Bistro is open most Tuesdays through Fridays from 11:10 AM to 12:20 PM. Check @tst_bistro555 on Instagram for weekly menus and updates on which days the Bistro will be open each week.
To place an order or ask any questions, call (607) 257-1555 ext. 2011.
You can also find its location on our campus by visiting tstboces.org/maps.