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Western Carolinian Volume 64 (65) Number 15

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December 8,1999 GET A LIFE WESTERN CAROLINIAN Farewell to Forks, The Final Assessment: WCU Dining by Todd Higginson Staff Writer There comes a time at the end of a meal when you can't eat another bite. You have had the twelve-course dinner. So you pat your belly, feel satisfied, and put down the fork. The time has come for this food critic to lay down his silverware and pen. I'm quite satisfied. This is my final review. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the dessert. Try to hold back your tears. Ever since I've been the galloping gourmet for the Carolinian, people have told me to critique WCU dining. I'm a commuter student, so I've become accustomed to fixing my own food or eating out. Well, the time has come. This week I took the Aramark plunge ... into every crevice of the WCU dining establishments. Each ofthe four campus eateries will receive a mini-review and summary. Overall, I give Aramark three forks. That's not too shabby for collegiate foodservice. There's always room for improvement, and there aren't any excuses for WCU's dining quality to deteriorate. Learn from Marriott. If you go downhill, you will get the boot. Being the food critic has not always been glamorous. Who could forget the "Colima affair" when I was dubbed racist? Since then, I've also been threatened with a libel law suit from Maxine's restaurant in Waynesville. Oh, and then there's the Dillsboro Steak and Seafood conspiracy. Remember the good review I gave them? They thanked me by calling me at home and blessing me out over the phone. Then they hung up on me. By no means has it all been bitter. I'm thankful for all ofthe pleasant comments that you all have given me. I still walk through campus and get a "hey food critic, you're not a racist" yelled at me. It warms my heart as I zip up my bullet-proof jacket everyday. There are a few that I'd like to thank. Many thanks to the Carolinian staff for supporting me through thick and thin. Thanks to the editors for allowing me to speak my mind, without removing the "colorfulness" from my columns. Thanks to Crystal Frame, for giving me the courage to achieve the goal of becoming the food nazi. Thanks to my friends for accompanying me to the restaurants—especially since it's embarrassing to be around me when I've been demanding ofthe restaurant staff. Most of all, thank you to the readers. I hope you have enjoyed dining with me. Have a wonderful holiday season,God bless, and good eats to all. UC FOOD COURT The UC food court has two options: Chick-Fil-A and DC subs. The sub line looked like a Soviet Union bread line from the 80s, and only had one person. I had your prototypical Chicky-doodle sandwich ($2.39). That is the price that you would pay in any Chick-Fil-A restaurant. However, when you add a la cart items: chips ($0.75), lettuce/tomato ($0.26), Flavored water ($ 1.29), and an ice cream bar ($ 1.95),things get pricey. If you're low on meal points, then "Eat Mor Brown." On the other hand, if you need to lose some points, they offer bulk items and pints of Ben & Jerry's premium ice cream. To my shock and surprise, you can also buy boxer shorts here with your points. The food was satisfactory, but the service was too short-handed. It was busy, and I only saw four employees working. UC Food Court Final Assessment The Good: It's nice to eat in the UC where it doesn't look institutionalized. The Bad: Don't be stingy with the help, Aramark. The Ugly: Do people really buy their "skivvies" where they buy their grub? How Did The UC Food Court Score? Cleanliness; Service.- 2wdz Prke: BROWN CAFETERIA Brown is famous for the "all-you-can-stomach buffet," but I must be fair—it was pretty decent. I ate at dinnertime, which costs $5.50. This little piggy sampled the baked potato bar, the salad bar, the pizza bar, and dessert bar. Both the baked potato and salad bars were stocked well with many assortments of toppings. I was impressed by the variety of salad dressings available, including many fat-free options. There are a lot of beverage choices offered, and the staff was friendly. On this particular day there was a lack of choices in the dessert department. Brownies, cookies, frozen yogurt, and "slushees" were the only options. Cleanliness only deserved 2 1/2 forks because there wasn't a cone dispenser. Instead, a box lays on top of the machine for patrons to stick their grubby hands into. This is unsanitary and deserves a sharp slap on the wrist.. Brown Final Assessment i The Good: Low on meal points? Gorge here once a day. The Bad: The dishwasher was broken, so we had to fill a landfill with styrofoam. 77k Ugly: Communal cones aren't cool. How Did Brown Cafeteria Score? Cleanliness-. Service: foods Prke; DODSON CAFETERIA I chose to eat lunch at the spaceship Dodson. Dodson offers a good variety of foods, but the price is wrong. Everything is a la carte, but the prices are too high on many items. For instance, a small salad bowl cost me $2.49. It was fresh and tasty, but too high for a side dish. I was most impressed by the pasta. For $2.99, a real imitation Italian lady will toss some Pompiere Penne in a skillet. The line was slow, but well worth the wait and very tasty. A fast food line was open, as well as a sandwich line and homestyle food line. If you're into Little Caesars (or Little Greasers), it is available as well. If you have been eating like a bird all semester, you can get rid of those pesky meal points by buying some bulk items. Dodson Final Assessment The Good: Skillet pasta. The Bad: Too pricey. The Ugly: I remember those forks stuck up in the ceiling. Yep, same ones from 1995. How Did Dodsoa Cafeteria Score? Cleanliness; Service^ food- Prkei 1 1 CYBER CAFE Our wired e-campus wouldn't be complete without a Cyber Cafe. Actually, I was impressed with the atmosphere. It really has a comfortable coffee shop feel to it. There are several big couches in front of four televisions in a row - for all eight of your eyes. Computer stations are available for "researching" fun. The tables are nice and tall, with stools to put your lower extremities on. There is a Freshens Yogurt, Starbucks, and sandwich shop in the cafe. I ordered a turkey reuben ($3.29). It was a pleasant surprise. Soft, grilled, thick cut Jewish rye bread was filled generously with grilled turkey slabs, swiss, sauerkraut, and dressing. The Cyber Cafe has the best sandwiches on campus. It was very clean, and well-staffed. A mint-chocolate chip waffle cone begged me to adopt it, so I felt like a humanitarian when I left. I just couldn't leave it there. Another way to rid yourself of those pesky surplus meal points: buy your favorite aunt or food critic a gift basket from Starbucks. There are $30.00 and $40.00 varieties. Cyber Cafe Final Assessment The Good: Terrific sandwiches and atmosphere. The Bad: The grill is currently broken, so expect to wait on your sandwich. The Ugly: Four Friends episodes at the same time: an explosion of self-centeredness "yuppyisms" and vanity. How Did Tbe Cyber€»fe Score? Cleanliness; Servke,- 9&d* Prke:

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The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University's student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolinian in 1933.
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  - Western Carolina University
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  - Publications (documents)
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  - Date original: 1999-12-08
  - Date digitized: 2020-02-06
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  - Dimension: 14" x 11.25"
  - Pages: 20 pages
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  - Jackson County (N.C.)
  - Cullowhee (N.C.)
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  - Western Carolina University
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  - WCU Students Newspapers Collection
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  - HL_WesternCarolinian_1999-12-08_Vol64_No15
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  - Western Carolina University Hunter Library

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