STEM is overseen by Bon Appétit Management Company, the Palo Alto-based food service pioneer. In keeping within Bon Appétit’s company-wide standards, dishes at STEM feature seasonal local produce, humanely raised meat, certified cage-free shell eggs, and seafood that meets Monterey Bay Seafood Watch sustainability guidelines.

Produce grown in the garden is regularly incorporated into the menu, highlighting the emphasis on seasonal and local ingredients. A bocce ball court is available for guests on a first-come-first served basis.

Parking is available in a paid garage located below Stem Kitchen and Garden, off Illinois St. Garage rates are $3 per hour. Entry into the garage closes at 8:30pm.