NEWS
4 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2006
DINING REVAMP OFFERS MORE CHOICES, SPACE
BY ADRIENNE BOMMARITO
abommarito@kansan.com
KANSAN STAFF WRITER
Dining services across the University of Kansas campus are getting a makeover this summer.
Some of the updates include new food choices and expansion to The Market in the Kansas Union to help relieve congestion.
Along with the already existing Brellas Sandwich Crafters, AFC Sushi and Pizza Hut, The Market will also offer five new venues with everything from Chipotle-style burritos to a pasta bar.
The Corner Bakery, one of the new additions, will offer bakery items from both Joe's Bakery, 616 W. Ninth St. and Miss Molly's Muffins. It will take the place of Freshens Smoothie Company and Pulse Coffee Bar, both of which will move to the fourth floor of the Kansas Union.
Sharing the area with The
Eri Kiriwayashi, Japan senior and employee at The Market, said he was looking forward to the changes, especially the addition of the salad bar.
Corner Bakery will be Garden Gourmet, which will provide hot panini sandwiches, soups and a salad bar.
"You want a variety, especially if you eat here every day," she said.
"I'm definitely excited about more food choices."
Stanley Harp, an electrical worker from Overbrook, works on wiring near The Market, on the third floor of the Kansas Union. The Market is currently undergoing a renovation to add more dining options for students.
Some of the new features at The Market will replace similar selections. Boulevard Grill will serve hamburgers and chicken sandwiches in place of Burger King.
and quesadillas. Next to Quesarito will be Fresco Cuisine, the pasta bar.
Talking the place of Pepperisit will be Quesarito, which will serve burritos
In addition to additional food options, The Market is also expanding to help decrease congestion during busy hours.
The Studio, opening in Hashinger Hall in the fall, will be open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
The Studio, which will be located in Hasinger, will offer grab- and-go options with late-night hours. It will be open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and also from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
The Market, located in the Union, is open this summer from 7:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. It is closed on the weekends.
Along with the renovations to The Market, KU dining services has also created a new convenience in Hashinger Hall to help with students' busy schedules.
Originally, there were six cash registers that were spread throughout The Market. With the expansion, all six registers have been placed together next to the exit.
HOURS OF OPERATION
The Studio will offer Brellas Sandwich Crafters, Hot Stuff Pizza and burritos. Along with the food options, The Studio will also have a
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There will be many open seating arrangements, such as a fireplace with "soft-seating" around it and an outside deck with tables and chairs, Nona Golledge, associate director for KU residential dining services, said.
convenience
store.
added a stage for "poetry readings, guitar playing or anything else," Golledge said.
For entertainment, dining services
The Studio wasn't designed to take students away from Mrs. E's, located in Lewis Hall, according to Golledge. She said the idea was that they would complement each
other.
"It's just another location where we are trying to offer late-night service." Golledge said.
Along with renovations to The Market, The Underground in Wesco Hall is adding Freshens Smoothie Company, which will be adjoined to the coffee bar.
Golledge said Freshens Smoothie
In addition to the changes to The Market and the Underground, the Westlake Deli and Market on the third floor of the Union will become a Milton's Cafe. There is already a Milton's coffee bar on the first floor,
Company was so popular in The Market that they wanted to bring it to The Underground.
which will remain in the same location.
The new Milton's Cafe is designed to resemble Milton's, 920 Massachusetts St. David Lewis, owner of Milton's wants to hang student art in the cafe and has planned a similar menu.
Edited by Dani Hurst