An inside look at Fairfax’s rising dessert destination, where speciality drinks meet edible art BY LIBBY BONDI, STAFF WRITER Tucked beside the Fairfax City Regional Library, Layered feels less like a quick coffee stop and more like a curated experience….
Don’t expect your wallet to be full after eating around campus BY EVAN PARFITT, COPY EDITOR Tired of the monotonous dining hall menu options? Want a cheap fix to settle your rumbling tummy? Mason Dining has much to offer, but…
The smell of smoked meats and barbecue filled the air of Southside and Ike’s dining halls for the competition BY ISABELLA PEARLSTEIN, STAFF WRITER Mason Dining hosted a March Madness-like competition, dubbed “Smokin’ Madness,” where teams of chefs representing Southside…
Chartwells struggles to meet students’ demands BY ETHAN NAVARRO, STAFF WRITER The Globe used to feel like a passport on a plate. Today, it feels more like a layover. Since Chartwells Higher Ed took over, the once-beloved international dining hall…
Condiment inspired by Mason debuts in dining halls BY MONTGOMERY VANIK, STAFF WRITER Mason is spicing up campus dining with SOSS Bros, a bold, flavor-forward sauce brand created by three Mason alumni who turned their family recipe into a fast-growing…
Topics include sustainability and new restaurants on campus BY MONTGOMERY VANIK, STAFF WRITER The Student Culinary Council at Mason met on Oct. 15 to discuss several developments in campus dining, including new restaurant additions, sustainability milestones and digital innovations aimed…
Food options, comfortable environment set Ike’s apart from Southside BY NATHAN FERRARO, COPY EDITOR What surprises me most about Mason dining halls is the diverse experience each one provides. Practically, Ike’s and Southside offer just about the same food options;…
Has Quality of Food and Service Improved Under Chartwells? BY NATHAN FERRARO, COPY EDITOR After Mason Dining’s announcement in June that the former dining service contractor Sodexo would be replaced by Chartwells Higher Ed starting this fall semester, I experienced…
A small but lively spot offering bold flavors and a one-of-a-kind atmosphere BY SAAHITI KIRAN CHAMALA, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Nestled in the bustling streets of Dupont Circle, Astoria DC might not immediately grab attention from the outside, but once inside, it reveals…
Despite its wide range of treats, the celebrated bakery falls short of expectations BY SAAHITI KIRAN CHAMALA, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., Milk Bar brings its iconic sweets to the capital — but not without some letdowns….