The Return of the Chicken Pesto Panini

A new dining services manager came with this new year, and as a result, the action for change. A few weeks back myself and others emailed Scott O'Rourke, the new dining services manager, about the disturbing absence of an essential aspect of Wheaton dining: The chicken pesto panini at the Davis cafe. One of the highlights of eating at this school, it was nowhere to be found during the beginning of this year. An integral part of my Friday lunches, that panini combined with the clam chowder (only offered that day) made for a weekly routine that ended the stressful week wonderfully. Seeing it no longer offered made me worried to say the least, and I knew that swift action had to be taken.

Receptive to suggestions, Scott O'Rourke responded punctually, stating that the panini was coming back. Apparently the heating press had become unusable in making them. Now heated in the Turbo Chef oven, a more "versatile piece of equipment," paninis are back in full force and I couldn't be happier. My Friday ritual has been reinstated, and for the first time in a long time, it seemed to me that real change at Wheaton dining could really happen.

New buildings for dining and a new person in charge yields new possibilities, and I'm confident that the state of dining will continue to improve here at Wheaton. The events at dining halls this year have been fantastic so far, including a lobster night, smoothie bar, and sushi all being served over the course of just this past month. Guest chefs will make appearances, and our requests have already been heard and dealt with, making the atmosphere of Wheaton and dining here all the better for our student community.