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1809 Room renovation to start soon
Amelia Carpenter
Issue date: 6/19/09 Section: Campus
"Some of the items may go down in price actually," King said.
King used the example of a large portioned macaroni and cheese the 1809 Room served. He explained they are looking to limit the portions or do a half portion and full portion on the menu. Although the menu is not final, he said prices for soups would be between $3 and $5 while entrees may be between $6 and $12.
"(It will be) pretty comparable to what we were charging in the 1809 Room," King said.
The goal is to finish renovations in October, although there is not yet a tentative opening date, according to King.
"Ideally we'd like to open back up for business in the fall semester," King said. "Once the contractors are done we still have to dial in the equipment, train on it for a little bit. It's a little more unique than anything we've done over here."
King said focus groups and surveys revealed most people felt the 1809 Room was too formal and that you had to be there for an hour lunch when you went.
"We didn't want that, we want to be that for the people who want a leisurely lunch," King said. "(But we also want to accommodate for) faculty on their way to class or staff who only have a half an hour for lunch."
Junior Christina Kazanjian, a frequenter of the 1809 Room in her two years at Miami, felt the change was abrupt and disappointing.
"Honestly that's kind of depressing," Kazanjian said. "I'm pretty sure that my friends would agree, it was a special thing on Sunday morning and for them to change it, it caught me off guard and wish they would've gotten more student feedback, and I'm sure they did. It was sort of a special thing on Miami's campus and I think it'll be sad to see the original go."
King used the example of a large portioned macaroni and cheese the 1809 Room served. He explained they are looking to limit the portions or do a half portion and full portion on the menu. Although the menu is not final, he said prices for soups would be between $3 and $5 while entrees may be between $6 and $12.
"(It will be) pretty comparable to what we were charging in the 1809 Room," King said.
The goal is to finish renovations in October, although there is not yet a tentative opening date, according to King.
"Ideally we'd like to open back up for business in the fall semester," King said. "Once the contractors are done we still have to dial in the equipment, train on it for a little bit. It's a little more unique than anything we've done over here."
King said focus groups and surveys revealed most people felt the 1809 Room was too formal and that you had to be there for an hour lunch when you went.
"We didn't want that, we want to be that for the people who want a leisurely lunch," King said. "(But we also want to accommodate for) faculty on their way to class or staff who only have a half an hour for lunch."
Junior Christina Kazanjian, a frequenter of the 1809 Room in her two years at Miami, felt the change was abrupt and disappointing.
"Honestly that's kind of depressing," Kazanjian said. "I'm pretty sure that my friends would agree, it was a special thing on Sunday morning and for them to change it, it caught me off guard and wish they would've gotten more student feedback, and I'm sure they did. It was sort of a special thing on Miami's campus and I think it'll be sad to see the original go."
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Bill
posted 6/19/09 @ 12:36 PM EST
Sounds to me like they're just creating another food court...why do we need 2? It was a nice place to go for a sitdown lunch w/o having to go off campus. (Continued…)
Interested Alum
posted 6/19/09 @ 1:47 PM EST
We used to enjoy the Sunday brunches served in the 1809 Room when we visited campus. Unfortunately, like the other comment says, it appears they are changing a nice place into a food court. (Continued…)
Where's My MIami?
posted 6/19/09 @ 3:54 PM EST
And the dumbing down of Miami for the masses continues. What used to be a wonderful, genteel experience reflecting the dignity and class of the "old Miami" will now be just another chow line servicing the unwashed hordes who are now being allowed inside the hallowed Miami gates. (Continued…)
Spelling
posted 6/20/09 @ 6:07 PM EST
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Mel
posted 6/22/09 @ 8:20 AM EST
It was a really nice place for students to go on Sunday for a good meal that didn't feel like a dinning hall. Or to meet with a professor or interested students to talkand actually have a conversation, and not yell over the noise of the food court. (Continued…)
budget cuts?
posted 6/22/09 @ 12:42 PM EST
Once again, here we go, spending money we shouldn't. Let's lay people off that need their jobs so we can renovate the 1809 room. Can't this wait until better economic times? That's the way Miami does it, and the common people suffer. (Continued…)
Interested Alum
posted 6/25/09 @ 11:36 AM EST
To "Concerned Alumni" (sic)
Your perception of the comments made by "Where's My Miami" is not only misguided but reflects your own prejudices. I believe the "genteel experience" referred to was the opportunity to enjoy a dining experience without having to carry a tray and have it served up by someone wearing a hair net. (Continued…)
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