By Jonathan Reiter, For The Miami Student
Photo by Connor Moriarty, The Miami Student
The newly renovated Western Campus has paved way for Western Dining Commons, the newest dining experience added to Miami's already impressive resume.
Miami ranks 18th in the nation and first in the state of Ohio for its dining programs, according to thedailymeal.com's third annual list of the "Best Colleges for Food in America."
The new dining hall, opened last semester, has dining options for all palates, including those with food allergies.
However, the dining hall has benefits for those who without dietary restrictions as well.
"It is really easy to eat healthy with the different options they give you," first-year Pat Gulick said.
The dining hall features six menus, ranging from a cup of tea to a sirloin steak.
Students will find Greystone, Grill & Roast Station, International Station, Tea Hive and Salad & Deli Station.
Each of these stations are known for their healthy options, especially Greystone.
This market focuses on selling organic food and drinks.
First-year Hannah Jolly is a repeat customer of Salad & Deli Station because because of her love for the customizable salads.
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In fact, the station has over 50 toppings for students to create their perfect salad.
If students with allergies are looking for a spot to eat, then there is a station created specifically with them in mind.
The Allergen Free Station is free of the top eight allergens: dairy, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy and wheat.
This station is also gluten free.
The Allergen Free Station is a favorite of sophomore Alison Treen.
"It is not very crowded, and they have the same options as the other stations," Treen said.
Treen also likes the setup of the dining hall because of the size compared to other halls.
"It is a lot bigger, and it's also very aesthetically pleasing," she said.
The dining hall has a larger outside patio than other dining halls on campus which has a view of two stone bridges and the creek running beneath them.
It also features more seating due to its larger size.
The Western Dining Commons is open all seven days a week, and each station has different hours of operation.
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