Monday, December 24, 2007

Hungry?

Loyola Marymount University offers a variety of foods between all of the on campus cafeterias and vendors. For now, I will be covering the largest and most populated cafeteria on campus: The Lair Marketplace.

Location

The Lair is located near the freshman dorms next to the Foley building. If you are a freshman this will become your main source of food. The convenience of its location allows you to walk to and from the lair in only a couple of minutes. Bring a few friends if you get bored during the walk. If you can't handle the walk then don't eat. For non-freshman students at LMU, many of your classes will be in buildings that neighbor the Lair Marketplace, such as Saint Rob's.

Pricing

The prices range at the lair depending on what you want to eat. Overall, the prices are much higher than those of similar quality food from a local grocery store. Your best bet is to get to Ralph's grocery store and scoop up some snacks for your dorm. This snack stocking will prevent you from over-spending at the Lair. You should be good spending $15/day at the Lair. After that you mind want to calm down a bit, you ain't gonna starve.

Choices

Loyola Marymount University offers you have plenty of food choices at the Lair Marketplace. Below I have listed some information on each section:

  • Grill 155
    This is your #1 place for cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, french fries, and chicken patties. Simply write your name down on an easy-to-fill-out order sheet and you'll have your meal within minutes. Can't handle the wait? Take a walk around and grab your drink and some side dishes in the meantime. It's not the end of the world.
  • Ultimate Baja
    Tacos, burritos, and quesadillas! Ultimate Baja has you covered when it comes to great Mexican food.
  • La Cucina
    Great Pizza, pasta, and calzones. Grab a fresh slice waiting for you or place an order. I recommend the tortellini alfredo.
  • Far East Fusion
    This place cooks smokin' hot Asian food right in front of your eyes! Customize your dish to the perfect liking. Add rice and sauce at the end. Personal note: do not eat this food too frequently...you will get sick of it FAST!
  • Malone Market
    The closest thing to a home-cooked meal on LMU campus. Here you have roasted chicken, corn, potatoes, and vegetables. Take advantage of the meatloaf days. Also, their roast beef with gravy is a great time.
  • Marketplace Cafe & Deli
    Come here for a sub par sandwich. Personally, it's nothing special. I would rather go out and get a much better tasting meal from Subway for the same price, if not cheaper.
There's plenty of food for you in the Lair Marketplace at Loyola Marymount University. I will post more about LMU dining in the nearby future. Keep checkin' back!

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Ty Lombardi
Ty@IsLMUForYou.com
www.IsLMUForYou.com

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