{"id":1336,"date":"2014-10-02T19:00:16","date_gmt":"2014-10-02T23:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cento.centre.edu\/?p=1336"},"modified":"2014-10-02T19:00:16","modified_gmt":"2014-10-02T23:00:16","slug":"sandellas-stirs-up-new-food-options-on-campus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cento.centre.edu\/index.php\/2014\/10\/02\/sandellas-stirs-up-new-food-options-on-campus\/","title":{"rendered":"Sandella\u2019s Stirs Up New Food Options on Campus"},"content":{"rendered":"

By RACHEL KENT –\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>CENTO WRITER<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Amidst the sea of familiar faces, swarms of people, studying, crunching leaves and jam-packed schedules, one of the most important parts of being a college student cannot be ignored\u2014eating. From snacks to meals, lots of recent campus buzz has revolved around the new dining changes this year. The most talked about feature is the addition to Sutcliffe\u2014Sandella\u2019s.
\nPreviously Jazzman\u2019s, Sandella\u2019s is the new and improved eating option, meant to feature a new menu, more variety, expanded seating, and better atmosphere. So far, it has mixed reviews. From the social media declaration \u201cSandella\u2019s is bae,\u201d to gentle annoyance over the wait, the reviews are in.<\/p>\n

The cesar salads are allegedly \u201cmuch too small, but tasty,\u201d according to one senior.<\/p>\n

A junior commented, \u201cI find the wait to be rather long at times, but the food is delicious.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI like the fact that they\u2019re there and the food they offer, but I think the employees need to be trained more for speed,\u201d one faculty member said.<\/p>\n

It has been described as the \u201cgluten-full caf\u00e9,\u201d and this has raised concerns from those who have dietary restrictions\u2014even food items generally not associated with bread like omelets appear wrapped in bread. It seems it certainly is living up to its name of the flatbread caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n

The Starbucks is another big draw for students, but again the service time is a bit slow. Orders so far have been frequently forgotten, missed, made incorrectly, or simply take too long for busy students to afford going between classes. Students have expressed exasperation with the service on social media, commenting, \u201cSandella\u2019s needs to train their employees on how to operate the register.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hopefully, the speed and service will improve as the routine becomes more natural for the workers, who themselves\u00a0have been described as \u201cfriendly\u201d and \u201cparticularly delightful.\u201d<\/p>\n

Denzal Doneghy, a student favorite, expressed his preference for making drinks rather than the food orders. Since Jazzman\u2019s was more drink-specific, it was more comfortable for him.<\/p>\n

However, he enjoys seeing more people who are drawn to the food.<\/p>\n

It seems other workers are adjusting as well, and we can expect the service to\u00a0improve as employees get into the groove. The prices are reasonable, and compared to Jazzman\u2019s, and the other dining options on campus, the range of offerings is much wider.<\/p>\n

A particular highlight in comparison with Jazzman\u2019s is the variety of hot food \u2014no longer must students rely on Cowan for their warm meal fix. It certainly does offer a wide variety of cold sandwiches and on-the-go items as well, proving that\u00a0the menu revamp was a good decision.<\/p>\n

As for the seating, it is much more spread out and similarly much more varied. One junior described it as \u201cfeeling like you\u2019re off campus.\u201d When one walks over to Sandella\u2019s, they are immediately greeted with the sight of students meeting professors, professors meeting professors, students studying and just chatting\u2014it almost seems like a mini-library. As such, it is quickly being recognized as a good place to study and chat with a coffee just as much as a place to eat a meal.<\/p>\n

When going to Sandella\u2019s, recommendations are high for chicken burritos, rice bowls, and the brand new fall flavored coffees.<\/p>\n

In addition to the Jazzman\u2019s-to-Sandella\u2019s change, the Everyday Caf\u00e9 has undergone a menu overhaul. The most popular items among students are the smoothies and milkshakes, which are perfect for a quick after-practice or pre-class pick-me-up. I myself am partial to the parfaits and on-the-go healthy options.<\/p>\n

The recommendations for the Everyday Caf\u00e9 are the extensive smoothie lists, milkshakes, the sweet potato fries, and mac and cheese bites. Overall, students have said that the Everyday Caf\u00e9 has superior service and tends to be more conveniently located, but Sandella\u2019s provides better quality food for those who are willing to wait.<\/p>\n

Even Cowan has been stepping up recently, offering a variety of gluten-free and vegetarian options, as well as such highlights as the hummus samples, giant sub sandwich, and Appalachian themed dinner.<\/p>\n

Cowan, of course, is only open for specific meals, however, and that is where the other two come in\u2014providing accessible, tasty meals that can be easily purchased at the convenience of the students. Not to be ignored, the fan favorites from Cowan aren\u2019t gone\u2014the cheesy bread, quesadillas, no-bakes, and fried tofu vegetarian options.<\/p>\n

Overall, the consensus on campus food is that the service remains friendly, and students are generally pleased with the variety. One thing is certainly clear\u2014Centre students don\u2019t have to worry about consuming only ramen for the entire school year, thanks to our conscientious food staff and new and improved dining options this year. Check them out next time you\u2019re around and need some yummy food\u2014and let\u2019s face it, as college students, when don\u2019t we?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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