The company that owns the Agricola restaurant has been chosen by Princeton University to run a bar and bistro in the former Dinky train station buildings across from McCarter Theatre. The buildings are part of the Arts and Transit project currently under construction on the campus.

Fenwick Hospitality Group, founded by local resident Jim Nawn, has proposed a bar for the smaller, north building, with 60 indoor seats and 30 seasonal seats outside. Drinks, including cocktails, wine, and beer, would be served, as well as small bites for lunch and dinner. In the south building, formerly where baggage was handled, there would be a bistro serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. The menu would be French-influenced. Seating for 125 inside and 50 outside, counter seating, and a private dining room are also part of the plan.

The organic farm that supplies Agricola, local farmer’s markets, and other eateries would provide locally sourced and sustainable produce for the restaurants. The bar is scheduled to open in spring of 2016, while the bistro is targeted for the following spring.

Kristin Appelget, director of community and regional affairs for the University, said the bar and bistro would appeal to commuters, theatergoers, campus and community residents. “I’m particularly pleased that it’s a restauranteur who lives in town and has experience already as a restauranteur in town,” she said. “That helped make it a strong proposal. He knew a great deal already about the project and who the patrons are.”

This is the University’s second try to secure an operator for the two buildings. The Terra Momo Group was originally selected two years ago to run what they proposed as a cafe and a restaurant, but it was decided to abandon the plan. The University has since purchased a liquor license from local restauranteur Jack Morrison.

While only local restaurant operators were considered the first time, this time the outreach expanded to a mix of local and regional operators, Ms. Appelget said.

The $330 million Arts and Transit project includes three buildings with rehearsal and performance space for the University’s Lewis Center for the Arts and the Department of Music. The complex is located in an area along University Place and Alexander Street just south of McCarter Theatre and east of Forbes College. Already completed are the new NJ Transit train station, the Wawa store, commuter parking, and a road that connects Alexander Street to the north side of the West Garage.

Rick Joy Architects of Tucson, Arizona designed the station complex. The interior of the bar and bistro will be designed by Celano Design Studio, New York. The selection committee for the eateries included representatives from several University offices, assisted by independent food service consultant Tracy Lawler, who is based in Princeton, according to the University’s website.