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Welcome to our blog! The purpose in creating this was to investigate the C4C, or Center for Community, a new building that was recently opened on the University of Colorado at Boulder campus. The topic was of interest because of the new dining hall featured in the building. The dining hall truly is incredible at first glance. There is tons of seating and it seems as if there is an endless option of food. While Allison is a junior and Sierra is a sophomore, we are rather envious of the dining hall. We wish that when we were freshmen we could have eaten there everyday. However, Christina is a freshmen and quickly grew sick of eating at the C4C and prefers other dining halls. This led us to conduct a project. We would report on the C4C and compare how different members of the campus community feel about it and the other dining halls on campus.



Thursday, December 2, 2010

FOOD

The Center for Community is an incredible building, but what really interested us in exploring the new addition to campus was the food offered at the new dining hall. Housing and Dining Services states that, "this state-of-the-art dining center offers an exciting fusion of community and cultural dining experiences. This location offers 8 restaurants that create a culinary experience for customers that both educates and engages the senses." --http://housing.colorado.edu/dining/locations-hours/center-community-dining

Here are the food stations featured in the dining area of the Center for Community:

1. Asian Shi Pin
-Includes Eastern favorites such as stir-fry and dim sum, all created by a wok chef.
-Hours:
Breakfast Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Breakfast Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Lunch and Dinner Monday-Sunday from 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

2. Black Coat
-This "restaurant" features creative culinary creations and trends that "emphasize small bites of intense flavors."
-On Saturdays and Sundays, omelets are made to order til 10:30 a.m.
-Hours:
Monday-Friday from 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m.-2:00p.m. and 5:00-8:00 p.m.

4. Italian Cibo
-Includes brick-oven pizzas, homemade pastas, and  build-your-own pasta bowls made fresh before your eyes by Center for Community chefs.
-Hours:
Monday-Friday from 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Buffet line closed from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday same hours.

5. Kosher
-Meals following Kosher guidelines
-Hours:
Monday-Thursday from 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Friday from 11:00-2:00 p.m.

6. Latin Comida
-This station includes made-to-order burritos and other latin dishes. Fresh tortillas are also made right before your eyes.
-Hours:
Lunch and Dinner Monday-Sunday from 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Breakfast Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Monday-Sunday buffet line closed from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

7. Persian ghaza
-This station features a flatbread bar with dips, spreads, and preserves for dipping as well as hand-made kebabs and stews.
-Hours:
Monday-Friday from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Sunday same hours
Saturday closed

8. Sushi
-Hand-rolled sushi made from fresh vegetables, meat, and seafood.
-Hours:
Monday-Friday from 11:00 a.n.-2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday closed

9. Smoke 'n Grill
-Includes comfort food, and items such as ribs, pork loin, and Mahi Mahi cooked on the smoker.
-Hours:
Monday-Friday from 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

10. Wholesome Fields Salad Bar
-60 feet of fresh fruits, vegetables, soups, salads, and lunch meats.
-Hours:
Monday-Friday from 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

11. Deserts
-Features everything you need to satisfy your sweet tooth including cakes, pies, fresh-baked goods, and an ice cream sundae bar.
-Hours:
Monday-Friday from 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

--http://housing.colorado.edu/dining/locations-hours/center-community-dining
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Background Information on the C4C

  • According to the Center for Community's website, "The Center for Community reflects the value we place on preparing students with a foundation of cultural knowledge, intercultural understanding, and community engagement."  --http://www.colorado.edu/centerforcommunity/
  • Cost: $84,432,939
  • The Center for Community features:
    • A new dining area with seating for 900 persons
    • Student Services including Career Services, International Education, Counseling and Psychological Services, and the Buff One Card Office.
    • Student Advocacy Center
    • Meeting Rooms
    • Underground parking facilities featuring 375 spaces and above ground parking featuring 50 spaces
    • 323,000 gross square feet
    • Designed to achieve LEED-Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for environmental sustainability-certification
  • Features of the new Dining Area:
    • Seating for 900 people
    • Cooking styles from different regions of the world
    • Ten cooking stations that all feature live chefs
    • Walk-up meal pick-up
    • A late night eatery in which students can get pizza, paninis, subs, salads, and desserts
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Coffee, drinks, pasteries, breads, and croissants all homemade from the Bakery located downstairs
--http://www.colorado.edu/centerforcommunity/
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