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Students in HFTI said HUDS?? initial concern was the cost of what they call “fair trade” coffee. The new coffee will cost more, according to students because of the improvement in quality...
Harvard University Dining Services (HUDS) serves up far more than the breakfast of champions—it also serves students lunch, dinner and a late-night snack. But unfortunately, last Thursday’s Olympic meal didn’t set any records for quality. Although well-intentioned, HUDS?? “Olympiad” festive meal placed far too much emphasis on festivity and sacrificed what should be the center of the experience: the food...
With themes like “New England Clambake” and “Il Mezzorgiorno: A Visit to Southern Italy,” HUDS?? six annual festive meals are supposed to provide undergraduates a respite from typical cafeteria fare—while demonstrating “the staff’s culinary talents and sense of fun,” according to the HUDS website. As last Thursday demonstrated, however, the meals often exhibit the staff’s decorating talents rather than their culinary ones...
Last Thursday’s decorations were obviously Olympic-themed, but decoration is not one of HUDS?? strong suits. HUDS should pick festive meal themes that will inspire not only the Martha Stewarts among their staff, but also the Emerils. Festive meals should be more about dining than decor. Also, with the possible exception of Chiquita Banana’s headdress, humorous headwear should have no place in the dining experience...
...quality of life of Harvard students is dependent on the quality of the dining experience. HUDS??s commendable efforts to solicit and respond to student input —and perhaps our own humble suggestions—will keep the leaders of tomorrow productive, happy and, most importantly, well...