Dinner Out

So I don't often get away from the nearest restaurants here on campus, the two closest to me are Foodworx and Canyon Vista. But there are times when I feel that I really want to "go out and eat". Most people would assume I want to leave campus, this is not true. I find it quite like going out when I visit Cafe V. It takes either a decent walk or a bus ride to get to that side of campus, not to mention it is completely different than Foodworx. I love sushi and here I can get fresh sushi, there is a giant salad bar, soup/chili, a grill, a full scale meal, and pizza/pasta.

The food at Cafe V is a lot like going out for me. But I think this would be the same for you but at different locations. I suggest that you break your habits and get out, try a new place. For example if you mainly eat at Canyon Vista try Goody's, if your at Plaza try Cafe V, if your at OVT try Foodworx, I think you will find the experience rewarding.

Have a New Year's Resolution to eat healthy? UCSD hooks you up!

Yumm....The great thing about being back at UCSD is the food! Am I right people? Honestly I eat better while I'm at school than I do at home over break.

Why? Well it's all provided for you on campus. The selection of healthy and vegetarian options gets better everyday in my opinion.

Today was no exception. I checked out the Dining Events Calendar before I headed out to eat lunch.

Wednesdays are jam packed with good stuff!

At OVT they were celebrating Waffle Cone Wednesdays, and a Fajita Station that happens on the first and third Wednesday of January.

I strolled over to Cafe V with my roomie to see what they were working with. The first item to catch my eye was a delicious-lookin' Chile Relleno.

A chile relleno is like a lunch omlette because it's made with eggs. This meal got a UCSD upgrade because it's made with the cage-free eggs that are used campus wide. : )

The roasted chile inside was paired with onions, tomatoes, cheese, and herbs. Sooo good! 

I went ahead and got a side of veggies too. It was a meal that I hope is a repeat sometime soon.

F.Y.I Tritons.....
Every Wednesday this month is Fine Dining Dinner at Cafe V, and Fine Dining Lunch at Plaza in Revelle.

You've got the hook up! Enjoy : )

*Hilary*

Rainy Days

So finals have started, and even the sky cries... which just makes us students even more miserable, not to mention cold and wet.

Yet, one of the great comforts to cold weather is warm drinks, cozy chairs and hot food.

Warm, good drinks:

Mexican Mocha: cinnamon, steamed milk, chocolate, and Espresso

Hammerhead: espresso and coffee

Hot Chocolate: classic chocolate and milk/water

Cozy Chairs:

My favorite chair to curl up on is in Canyon Vista, it also has a nice sized coffee table for plates, papers and such.

Roger's has a nice couch and a big screen TV.

Hot Food:

Soup! The best is tied with Foodworx and Cafe V, the second best is at Plaza.

Pasta! The best is at OVT, and the Cafe V.

Angela Cooper =]

Morning Sunshine!

I am one of those people who completely support having a morning meal. But I find it difficult at times to balance a morning meal with getting ready, finishing my procrastinated studies and going to class at 8 am. I either have to eat breakfast out, make it at home, or take it with. So here are some of the things I have learned to do:

Eating out:

Foodworx: Breakfast Burrito: eggs, beans, hash browns, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, cheese (expect a line), or biscuits and gravy.

Canyon Vista: 75 cent eggs anyway you want them! Over-easy, Scrambled, Fried.

OVT: Bobcat and yogurt, for a small yogurt it is $1.95 and they have peach, blueberry, vanilla, strawberry, and you can add granola.

Eating in my room:

Cereal

The biggest selection of cereal is at Foodworx, and the healthiest selection is at Earls, but you can find cereal at Rogers, Goody's, and the Village.

Pop-tarts

The best selection is at Earls, but there are also pop-tarts at Rogers, Foodworx and Goody's.

Hot Pockets/Breakfast Burritos

The best selections are at the Village and Goody's, but they can also be purchased at Earl's Place, Roger's, and Foodworx.

On The Go:

Oatmeal and juice

OVT, Cafe V, Canyon Vista, Plaza, and Foodworx all have a juice machine and oatmeal. I often eat that on my way to class since I can get oatmeal and the juice with a lid. Not to mention you can add raisins, brown sugar or granola to the oatmeal!

COFFEE =D

This is a must.

If I don't make it in my room, I get it at Goody's because they open at 7am, which is 2 hours before any other place and market. They also have what is called a commuter's special which is coffee or milk, bagel or donut, and juice or fruit for $4. And when you are feeling really dangerous you can get a chocolate covered croissant. Yum.

Angela =]

Get the Scoop! Check out the Dining Events Calendar!

Okay Foodies and Starving Students,

So I'm sure many of you have heard of Taco Tuesdays at off-campus places like El Torito.....

But are you familiar with Torta Tuesdays during November right here at UCSD? Yep! Every Tuesday, you can expect tortas (delicious Mexican sandwiches) at Canyon Vista (CV) on the Warren College campus.

How did I discover such crucial information?

I checked out the Dining Events Calendar, which you can access here:

http://hdh.ucsd.edu/diningservices/events.pdf

There's always something new and exciting happening in Dining! So check out the calendar, which currently has events posted for November, December, and January.

And fyi students...
Tomorrow (Thurs. 12th) is Nacho Day in all Dining restaurants, and Steak and Chop Night at Ocean View Terrace (OVT). Woohoo!

If you happen to check out either of these events tomorrow, let me know what you thought of them by contacting me at hwilhelm@ucsd.edu.

Enjoy ; )

~Hilary *Compost Queen*

Good Places to Study!

Happy Fall everyone!

As the beautiful colors are appearing and trees are shedding their leaves, it's common to run into some kind of pumpkin-carving event on campus. I recommend you take in the season by trying some vegan "Phenomenal Pumpkin Cookies" made by Alternative Baking Company. They sell them at most of the market places around campus. I hope the smell of cinammon is here to stay for a while.

I want to share with you all the wonderful Dining spots where I go to study, take in the environment, and eat a nice meal.

One of my absolute favorites is on the outside patios of OVT, where I can look at the beautiful horizon. It is relatively quiet up there if you come in before 7pm. (I've noticed that is when most people start to flow in). But it's still fine! Just put in some headphones, pull out a jacket, and watch the sun set into the ocean as you do your studies.

My other favorite place to study and take in the environment is at Cafe Ventanas. The seats outside give you a clear view of the sky overlooking a field of grass. It is a nice place to observe other students. If you are in the homework mood, just pop in some headphones or study to the sound of quiet chatter. It's an overall peaceful place to be.

Cafe V is also a great place to get great food. Take a look at the daily specials that will be there for you to enjoy on the day before Halloween. I'm sure you can find something you would love to sink your teeth into!

October 30

Café Ventanas Livewell Lunch Special Oven Baked Coconut Chicken Sides: Pineapple Craisin Rice Pilaf and Steamed Broccoli w/Almonds Livewell Lunch Special Vegetarian Rolled Tacos Sides: Brown Rice and Black Beans Lunch Special Carnitas and Tortillas Sides: Rice and Beans All Day Specialty Soup Clam Chowder and Cheddar Cauliflower All Day Specialty Pasta Smoked Ham and Pea Carbonara w/Wheat Pasta Dinner Special Orange Chicken Sides: Herb Roasted Red Potatoes

And remember, this is just what is going on at Cafe Ventanas today. Check out the link to see what delicious goodies will be available at the other Dining locations near you.

http://hdh.ucsd.edu/diningservices/menu/dailyspecials.aspx

May your Halloween be satisfyingly safe!

In best regards,

Jessica B.

Happy People = Happy Food

Dining, it’s a special thing, it is that food we consume to allow us to get through the classes we signed up for, but is there more than food involved in dining? Yes! Well at least I have decided that. After having eaten at the different dining locations here on campus, I’ve noticed that if the people who work there, the people making my food, and serving me, are happy, then I am happy. If I am happy then everything becomes better, the food seems great, and I go back. The best locations for happy workers are easily Foodworx, and OVT. Canyon Vista is not too bad, and neither is Café V. Earl’s people are helpful if you ask but they do not go out of their way to serve you.

Another plus to Foodworx, so far the best I’ve seen in selection as a Place and Market.

On a negative note, all place and markets are expensive. Sometimes I don’t have the time, or what feels like the energy to walk to a dining facility like Café V or Canyon Vista, therefore I try to keep some food at my place, but the prices are ridiculous. My dining points aren’t monopoly money, they are real, every point transfers to a real dollar I expect the prices to be fair to that.

Enjoy,

Angela