Do you ever wonder, “Am I using Bartol to my full potential?” I’m here to tell you the answer is no, you are not. From sandwich specialities to the endless possibilities of the soft serve machine, there is so much to discover and try out in the all-you-can-eat dining hall.
A trick for dinner is build-your-own chicken broccoli alfredo! Head over to the stir-fry station, which now has a constant supply of pasta and ask for chicken with it; then, get the white sauce when asked for your preference. Now you may stop here, but why not take the extra three steps toward the salad bar to get a nice intake of vegetables of your choosing. Stir that plate up and you got a nice hearty, and healthy dinner!
Whenever I am in a rush and know I won’t be able to make it back to Bartol before it closes for lunch, I make my go-to “to-go” sandwich. Using the bread from the toast station and ingredients from the sandwich and salad bar, I build my own sandwich and place it in a nice, handy ziplock bag for later. There is no wait time from the grill and no customization mistakes with this hack!
Let’s say it’s the weekend and you walk into Bartol during brunch hours. You find yourself conflicted. Do you have breakfast or lunch? Why not bridge the gap with a brunch BLT! Using the hot and ready bacon from the breakfast station and the vegetables from other stations, you can make yourself a mid-day treat that will leave you feeling full and satisfied.
The star of the show stems from everyone’s favorite Bartol station: the soft serve machine. You’re provided with chocolate and rainbow sprinkles next to the machine, but why stop there? The cereal stations are available during all dining hours! Throw on some Cinnamon Toast Crunch or Froot Loops on top of your soft serve for a crunchy and flavor-packed addition.
Maybe you’re more of a drink person. Pour some root beer, or your soda of choice, into your cup for an ice cream float! Lastly, if you are feeling extra adventurous and want to get the taste of fall, why not throw some of the maple syrup from the waffle station onto your soft serve? Mix that bad boy up and you’ve got yourself a nice maple creemee!
Next time you’re in Bartol, walk around to the stations you may not have gotten food from before. Think about what you’ll want the next day. Think outside of the box in order to use our handy dandy buffet style dining to its full intended potential.
