Café Edison, an in-school, student-run restaurant at Thomas Edison High School of Technology, remains open for breakfast and lunch on weekdays through Friday, May 17.
Café Edison, which is located at 12501 Dalewood Dr. in Silver Spring, gives students an opportunity to gain valuable, real-world skills in a working restaurant. Students greet and seat guests. They also cook and serve the meals, bus the tables and handle restaurant clean up.
Breakfast is served at 8:40 a.m. and 9 a.m., and lunch at 12:05 p.m. and 12:20 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 240-740-2024 or emailing Hospitality and Tourism teacher Jason Potyk. Cash or check payments are acceptable. The menu is available by scanning the QR codes on the flyer below or on the school website.
The Restaurant Management/Culinary Arts program offers students the opportunity to explore the food service industry and acquire the knowledge and skills needed to pursue postsecondary education and careers. This program is certified by the American Culinary Federation, a professional organization that works to enhance professional growth for chefs and cooks.
In a professional kitchen, students study and practice food safety and sanitation principles, professional food-handling and preparation techniques, and quantity preparation. Students participate in various entrepreneurial ventures through the operation of an in-school café, catering in-school events, and a production bake sale. Students have opportunities to earn an American Culinary Federation Certified Fundamentals Cook Certification (ACF-CFC), ServSafe Food Protection Manager’s Certification, ServSafe Allergens Certification, and Montgomery County Food Handlers License.
