Something to chew on: Caf food critique
Rob Humason
Issue date: 2/20/09 Section: Opinion
Rob Humason
Staff Writer
Closing in on the end of my third year at Florida Southern, I can no longer withhold my feelings toward our cafeteria - better known by its glorified name, "Wynee's Bistro." I know I am not the first to cover this topic, and I am sure I will not be the last.
It appears to me that the operation of Wynee's Bistro is completely for show and in no way considers the wants and needs of FSC students. I hold no statistical data regarding student satisfaction with our cafeteria. However, in my three years at FSC, I have never come across a student who was pleased with his or her experience at Wynee's Bistro. In fact, every student I have ever spoken with on this topic has been quite unhappy with the cafeteria.
The most blatant problem with the Bistro is the poor quality of food. While some dishes served on a typical night appear appetizing, the consumer quickly learns that nothing actually tastes anything like what he or she hoped it would. FSC could have the best chef in the world, yet, if quality ingredients are not provided, quality meals cannot be provided.
I distinctly remember my tour of FSC's cafeteria when I was a prospective student. I recall my tour guide boasting how Florida Southern, unlike most schools, is supplied through a private food company. My guide claimed that because the supplies were through a private company, FSC was getting better quality food. After three years of eating in the cafeteria, I suggest we jump on board with what is working for every other school. Plain and simple, nearly all of the food tastes poorly.
A second major flaw of Wynee's Bistro is the lack of variety. Every single Tuesday, oriental stirfry is served for both lunch and dinner. Once a week, wraps are served for both lunch and dinner. Every single day, the Portabello's section of the cafeteria serves pasta and meat sauce. Apparently, whoever is in charge of the food selection believes they are fooling us by changing the shape of the pasta and calling it spaghetti instead of ziti.
Staff Writer
Closing in on the end of my third year at Florida Southern, I can no longer withhold my feelings toward our cafeteria - better known by its glorified name, "Wynee's Bistro." I know I am not the first to cover this topic, and I am sure I will not be the last.
It appears to me that the operation of Wynee's Bistro is completely for show and in no way considers the wants and needs of FSC students. I hold no statistical data regarding student satisfaction with our cafeteria. However, in my three years at FSC, I have never come across a student who was pleased with his or her experience at Wynee's Bistro. In fact, every student I have ever spoken with on this topic has been quite unhappy with the cafeteria.
The most blatant problem with the Bistro is the poor quality of food. While some dishes served on a typical night appear appetizing, the consumer quickly learns that nothing actually tastes anything like what he or she hoped it would. FSC could have the best chef in the world, yet, if quality ingredients are not provided, quality meals cannot be provided.
I distinctly remember my tour of FSC's cafeteria when I was a prospective student. I recall my tour guide boasting how Florida Southern, unlike most schools, is supplied through a private food company. My guide claimed that because the supplies were through a private company, FSC was getting better quality food. After three years of eating in the cafeteria, I suggest we jump on board with what is working for every other school. Plain and simple, nearly all of the food tastes poorly.
A second major flaw of Wynee's Bistro is the lack of variety. Every single Tuesday, oriental stirfry is served for both lunch and dinner. Once a week, wraps are served for both lunch and dinner. Every single day, the Portabello's section of the cafeteria serves pasta and meat sauce. Apparently, whoever is in charge of the food selection believes they are fooling us by changing the shape of the pasta and calling it spaghetti instead of ziti.
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