Café de PéPé

Bringing taste and vibrance to the cold corners of the Bowdoin College campus.

The only thing that beats a good meal is one with good company. Every Sunday, we take a break from college stress and mediocre dining hall food to come together and enjoy a home-cooked meal. These shared meals are a perfect opportunity to grow our collective culinary skills and try new dishes.

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Meet the Chefs

Will Tran

Will Tran – A Newton native with a passion for fresh and exotic ingredients. Will draws on his Vietnamese background and exposure to fine dining to create unique and flavorful dishes.

Celeste Mercier

Celeste Mercier – Growing up in London, Hong Kong, and France, Celeste has a diverse culinary background. Channeling her artistic creativity and optimistic positivity, her energy is pervasive in the kitchen and the food she prepares.

Ellen Salovaara

Ellen Salovaara – A lifelong Baltimore-ian, Ellen brings her family recipes and love for mixology to the table. An avid camper and hiker, Ellen enjoys creating classic yet elegant meals.

Charlie Apolinsky

Charlie Apolinsky – Splitting his time between Atlanta and the coast of Maine, Charlie developed a deep appreciation for cooking, baking, and desserts. He gravitates towards Mediterranean and seafood dishes and bakes a killer cookie.

Julie Janssen

Julie Janssen – Born and raised in the Netherlands, Julie maintains order, honesty, and efficiency in the kitchen. With a strong sense of taste and smell, Julie's high standards reflect in the quality of her cooking.

Oliver Bruce

Oliver Bruce – Hailing from a family of avid cooks in Chicago, Oliver holds a plethora of shared recipes. Focused on health and trying new things, he expands palettes through niche ingredients and uncommon techniques.