By Emily Wienberg
There are many reasons why I love BU – great professors, unique classes, and a diverse student body are only a few reasons why I wish I had four more years here instead of one. But this summer, I have added another reason why I love BU: John the sandwich guy at Warren. Every week as part of my job at the Undergraduate Admissions Office, I go to lunch at Warren Dining Hall with prospective students. I’m a huge fan of sandwiches and the first time I went to Warren at the beginning of the summer, I went straight to the sandwich line and ordered John’s Special – a roasted red pepper chicken salad sandwich.
To say it was delicious is an understatement. I continued to get sandwiches from John every week, ordering his daily chicken salad special, but after the third week of compliments, he had something extra special prepared. Along with my perfectly toasted chicken salad sandwich, he added orange slices and some chips on the side. No big deal, you say? I thought it was the best thing since sliced sourdough bread.
I proceeded to tweet a picture of my delicious sandwich (above), tagging @BUDiningService (one of the best social media accounts at BU) and they kindly replied and said they would pass on my compliments to Warren staff. Two weeks later, as I was getting John’s chicken salad special, he said he had been given a raise because of all the things that were being said about him and his sandwiches on Twitter. Not only did that make John’s day, but it also made mine.
I was so excited to hear that someone who truly cares about his job and making students happy was rewarded for his hard work. I was even more excited to hear that Twitter had something to do with it. Had @BUDiningService not shared my tweets with the manager of the dining hall, John might not have gotten a raise. I’m not taking full credit for this, though. John does this for many other students who also share their appreciation online. According to frequent diners, John is always adding an extra touch to his sandwich creations. John is also positively impacting prospective students by showing them just how friendly BU is and how great our food is, too.
As I said before, I’m a proud BU student and experiences like this truly make my time here more meaningful. I’m thrilled to know that I go to a school that not only rewards dedicated employees, but also listens to sandwich-loving students like me.
Today’s post written by Emily Wienberg a current senior majoring in public relations with a minor in history you can read her blog – http://emilywienberg.com/
You can contact/follow Emily at: emilywienberg@gmail.com or on Twitter: @eberg910
Moving on to the food selections, the Omelet and Pancake and French toast stations are always a hit. However, if you are ever in a hurry the cereal and bagel bars are great selections for on-the-go dining. The array of fruit prepared every morning is always a nice option as well.
I especially enjoy the crudité and hummus cups and yogurt parfaits. Late Nite Café is a great nighttime destination for procrastinators and studiers alike. The only way it could be improved is if it were open all night long!
I decided to order the chicken burrito. In ordering the burrito, I was able to choose between Mexican or Cilantro Rice and Black or Refried Beans. Ultimately I selected Mexican Rice and no beans. From a wide variety of toppings such as cheese, Pico de Gallo, guacamole, and sour cream, you are able to build your own burrito. All of the ingredients looked fresh and flavorsome. Olecito’s selection of special sauces certainly set it apart from its competitors. 
From Cilantro Pesto and Chipotle Mayo to hotter scale sauces like Serrano Chile and Pickled Carrot and Habanero, there is a sauce for everyone at Olecito. Overall I enjoyed the chicken burrito. The Mexican Rice was very tasty and the Pico de Gallo and Cilantro Pesto offered the right amount of flavor to complement the chicken. If you are not a dark meat person like myself make sure to speak up and ask for only white meat as the burrito is assembled right in front of you to accommodate you and your preferences. With an array of reasonably priced and flavorful selections I will definitely be heading back to Olecito in the near future.
The Towers synchronizes everything I like about meal time and makes my dining experiences enjoyable every time. Firstly, the Towers location is perfect. As an East Campus resident and CAS/COM student, Towers’ central location is easily accessible at any time of the day. Whether it is brunch on the weekends or Late Night Café, Towers always hits the spot. The Towers Dining Hall is also the perfect size. The lines are never too long and I can always find a place to sit without being crammed or uncomfortable.
There is ample room to study while noshing on my favorite foods. And speaking of food, the Towers cuisine is almost always up to par. The salad bar is always fresh and I am consistently satisfied and leave feeling full. But I think the best thing about the Towers is the employees. Sandi’s welcoming smile and Raul’s cheerful whistling put me in a great mood each time I get a bite to eat.
and the Buttermilk Fried Chicken. The fried chicken was a clear favorite among many of the students eating in Warren Towers as the dining staff was forced to open a second station to meet the needs of all of the students! The fried chicken dinner with macaroni and cheese and biscuits was by far my favorite of the evening as well. It certainly met my expectations of a southern meal.
and the Peach Cobbler were both popular and enjoyed by all students. As authentic as the dining hall could have made, the soul food dinner was a hit and I think that all students will be looking forward to next year’s black history month dinner!
I hope you get a chance to try making this granola, either in your off-campus kitchen, or while you are visiting your family and friends. You can share the best of Sargent Choice!!
We recently got an advanced copy of the movie "The End of the Line" which is being shown on Thursday April 21st during Earth Week on campus. Read our review below:
