After attending Student Life 101 and talking to upper years during my first two weeks in university, my impression of cafeteria food is that it is something to be sparsely eaten. Maybe, they have yet to see the renovations of the Mudie’s in V1, which got a makeover during the summer.
While the rooms inside V1 resemble a correctional institution, the interior of food services is popping with colour which shows that someone paid attention to aesthetics as well as function. The names of the stations go with the theme of what is served; L’oven serves stone baked pizza, Station 57 has make-your-own stir-fry, pasta, and noodles, and Sizzle Street serves the infamous V1 spicy chicken wrap. It is very exciting that the addition of colour to the cafeteria has been complimented with elegant wood panels and classy lights on the roof of the dining area.
However, the food doesn’t match the aesthetics. This is true at Mom’s Counter as the portions are not proportional to how much you pay. With cafeterias, there is the issue of repeatedly purchasing menu favourites and quickly losing interest in them. This can be avoided if you are open minded as there are many options you can choose from. You may even find something that you never knew you loved!
If that does not convince you to visit, then I challenge you to try a pizza at Mudie’s or make a pasta at Station 57. Don’t be afraid to try something new as you’ll be surprised to find what you like to eat isn’t what you expected.
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