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1809 Room renovation to start soon
Amelia Carpenter
Issue date: 6/19/09 Section: Campus
The traditional feel of the 1809 Room in Miami University's Shriver Center may begin renovation Monday as 'One Eight 09,' a modern spin on an older concept, according to Don King, assistant director of the Shriver Center.
"The last I heard late last week we were waiting to get the contracts back from the state," King said. "They have the ability to start it on Monday (June 22) (if) the contractors turn the contract into Miami and they turn it into the state," said King.
Why the change?
"The 1809 Room has used the same business model the last 20 years," King said. "During that time there were a whole lot of changes on campus, so we wanted to do something a little more exciting, something more faculty and staff could participate in."
One Eight 09, like the 1809 Room, will accept meal plans from students during Sunday brunch only, according to King.
The One Eight 09 restaurant will focus on servicing a larger number of faculty and staff or students with more of a fast-paced ordering service rather than a sit-down service like in past years, according to King.
"It's a little different than La Mia (Cucina)," said King. "Essentially (at One Eight 09) you'll place your order, be given a number and the server will bring it to you."
The reconstruction is being paid from accounts generated by the building from Shriver Center services, Carillon Catering, Haines Food Court and the 1809 Room revenue, according to King.
"We're not taking loans out," King said. "It's being paid for."
During August, King said One Eight 09 will host tastings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to generate a menu for the restaurant. Some of the 1809 Room menu will be preserved while new dishes are being introduced as well.
"(The menu will include) incredible burgers, sandwiches and pizzas … grilled salmon, steak and Indian cuisine, some curries, all different kind of things," King said.
The price point of One Eight 09 will be reasonable for the food served, King said.
"The last I heard late last week we were waiting to get the contracts back from the state," King said. "They have the ability to start it on Monday (June 22) (if) the contractors turn the contract into Miami and they turn it into the state," said King.
Why the change?
"The 1809 Room has used the same business model the last 20 years," King said. "During that time there were a whole lot of changes on campus, so we wanted to do something a little more exciting, something more faculty and staff could participate in."
One Eight 09, like the 1809 Room, will accept meal plans from students during Sunday brunch only, according to King.
The One Eight 09 restaurant will focus on servicing a larger number of faculty and staff or students with more of a fast-paced ordering service rather than a sit-down service like in past years, according to King.
"It's a little different than La Mia (Cucina)," said King. "Essentially (at One Eight 09) you'll place your order, be given a number and the server will bring it to you."
The reconstruction is being paid from accounts generated by the building from Shriver Center services, Carillon Catering, Haines Food Court and the 1809 Room revenue, according to King.
"We're not taking loans out," King said. "It's being paid for."
During August, King said One Eight 09 will host tastings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to generate a menu for the restaurant. Some of the 1809 Room menu will be preserved while new dishes are being introduced as well.
"(The menu will include) incredible burgers, sandwiches and pizzas … grilled salmon, steak and Indian cuisine, some curries, all different kind of things," King said.
The price point of One Eight 09 will be reasonable for the food served, King said.
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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
turn into=metamorphosis
turn in to=submit
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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