It's a new year at UB, and with every school year comes some change. One thing students living in Governors Complex will notice this year is a brand new look, taste, and feel at Dewey Dining Hall.
Returning students are sure to notice the innovated look and students living in Governors for the first time will be treated to the latest kind of dining experience. The food is revamped, the furnishings have been updated and the atmosphere is fresh.
"We've got some new grills and some new menu changes. Everything's just a lot smoother and cleaner," said Mara Kenyon, a senior occupational therapy major and student manager of the dining hall.
"We've got a flat top grill and fryers here," Kenyon said. "We've got steak on the menu. Everything is to order so it's fresh and [the students] get it right there. That's something we've wanted to do so that [the food is] not sitting out."
The menu at the dining hall now switches every four weeks. And while some options may stay the same, there will always be a variety of choices. Their main line, which features an international bar, includes Chinese, Greek and Indian food.
And for those not fond of meat, there are vegetarian options, as well as a salad bar to help combat the infamous Freshman 15.
Throughout the year, Campus Dining & Shops will send out surveys via email to get feedback on student satisfaction with the new menu. Students will have the ability to share their likes and dislikes on dining at UB. In addition, prizes will be given out for participation in the surveys.
"I like how they always have vegetarian options," said Natasha Sanford, a freshmen in computer science and mathematics, living in Governors. "They make really good bread with raisins and some sort of nut. It's delicious and very good. I've complimented people on it,"
Sophomore chemical engineering major Jenna Gustafson thinks the food is just plain better after sampling the cuisine through last year.
"I like the new menu options that they have," Gustafson said. "The food is better and the new furnishings make [the dining hall] look nicer. I would definitely want to eat here now."
The Dewey Dining Hall is open weekdays 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for breakfast and brunch, and 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for dinner. On weekends, breakfast and brunch start at 10:30 a.m. and run until 1:30 p.m.
Additional reporting by Hannah Barnes
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