ETSU Dining Services gets a facelift
Campus dining locations have 'more space and more convenience'
Amanda Marsh
Issue date: 8/27/09 Section: News
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"We have undergone an extreme, exhausting, but good renovation at ETSU dining," said ETSU Dining's Marketing Manager Andrea Crawford.
The renovation began with brand new cooking equipment provided by the university, Crawford said. Then, Aramark, the company hired to provide food services within ETSU, began revamping spaces within the D.P. Culp Center, which hadn't been remodeled in about five to seven years, she said.
First up for a makeover was "The Cave," which is on the first floor of the D.P. Culp Center. Originally the home of coffee headquarters Java City, the area was stripped clean and rebuilt. Not only will coffee be served by a larger staff and a second espresso machine, but JC Barbeque as well as AFC sushi and hot bowls will be available, Crawford said.
"We added so much more for the students, which is great," she said. "We divided up the locations so that way they have more space and more convenience."
JC Barbecue will be prepared in the third floor kitchen and transported down to the restaurant, Crawford said. The menu includes pulled pork, beef brisket and chicken wings. There will also be several sides including coleslaw, potato salad, beans and cobbler.
Although barbeque is new to campus, Sushi has been a regular menu item at the Tree House near Brooks Gym for some time. It will continue to be served at both locations with the goal of eventually turning the Tree House into a small deli, Crawford said.
As for additional renovations, there should no longer be long lines at the Atrium - the food court located on the second floor of the D.P. Culp.
"Every location fortunately now has their own cash register so that student can get in and out of the location that they chose quickly," Crawford said.
The Atrium's menu has expanded to include an upgraded Chick-fil-A Express, some Mexican flair from Zoca and a new menu from the existing Grille Works. Also, Quiznos will stay put in its enclosed location adjacent to the Atrium.
Besides offering the basic Chick-fil-A nuggets and sandwiches, the express will offer a chargrilled chicken sandwich and wrap, plus a chicken salad sandwich. Another big addition is Chick-fil-A's famous iced tea.
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