Dining
Plaza offers students variety
By
Jo Appleton
Daily Forty-Niner
Research
has long shown that food is not only fuel
for the body, it is also food for the brain,
so knowing where to get the best food is
essential for students attending Cal State
Long Beach for the first time.
The
University Dining Plaza is located on Upper
Campus near the University Student Union,
and has a plethora of food choices to satisfy
even the pickiest of appetites.
From
gourmet a la carte menus to Taco Bell's
fast and filling combo meals, to take out,
order-ahead, dine-in or delivery, it can
all be found at the plaza.
The
Chartroom is a waited dining room for those
who prefer the a la carte menu and relaxed
atmosphere.
It
also boasts an all-you-can-eat buffet. Reservations
can be made by calling (562) 985-4090.
The
Nugget, located next to the Chartroom serves
grilled hamburgers, sandwiches and pizza,
and beer and wine from its micro pub.
Also,
Friday evenings at The Nugget can be reserved
for clubs, organizations or private groups
to have pizza parties for up to 200 people.
Inside
the plaza area, there is the Boar's Head
Deli to the left, where students can get
deli sandwiches, soups and salads.
If
you do not have time to stand in line, call
ahead and they will have your sandwich ready
for pick up. That number is (562) 985-4005.
Also
inside the plaza is Le Bakery, a little
café area with televisions propped
high in several corners that serves specialty
coffees, bagels, muffins, danishes and donuts.
Behind
Le Bakery is Taco Bell, the menu of which
is well known by almost all by now. Tomassito's
serves Italian pasta dishes and salads and
Chick Fil A serves fast food chicken, some
grilled, as well as fries.
For
a slightly different taste on the pallet,
CSULB has its own Panda express, offering
various Asian foods, or there is Culinary
Wrap, a unique little place located at the
outer end of the plaza, which serves Mediterranean
wraps, meat bowls, salads and possibly the
best fries on campus.
All
eateries at the plaza accept major credit
cards and the CSULB student club card. Hours
vary from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m, depending on
what day of the week it is. Most campus
restaurants are closed Saturday and Sundays.
For
more information on any of the restaurants
call the University Dining Plaza Offices
at (562) 985-4138. |
