I just got back from sunny – and green – California after touring Santa Clara University, San Jose State University, Carnage Mellon – at NASA Ames, and Singularity University. While each of these schools is steeped in unique opportunities, I may have found Nirvana. College Cuisine Nirvana…

For those who have come to understand my somewhat unorthodox approach to school visits (read as: talk/listen to any student in earshot, visit professors and admissions reps, walk the campus… and find gelato, good gelato) my search for the ultimate campus food provider may have come to an end. Just off the Santa Clara campus is Mission City Creamery. While they have amazing and unique ice cream (Honey Lavender, Caramelized Banana!) produced from milk selflessly provided by local cows at Strauss Creamery, that’s not what set a radically new gastronomic high bar. They also have extraordinary grilled cheese sandwiches. Yes, one-stop shopping. Ice Cream and Grilled Cheese under one roof.

Be prepared for the line out the door and don’t forget to take a walk all the way around the beautiful Santa Clara campus. You will need it!