The word “cafeteria” just doesn’t cut it. The Bear’s Den in the South 40 dorm complex at Washington University is really more like a collection of high-end mini-restaurants, serving everything from fresh seafood to vegetarian.
And like the student body it serves, the Bear’s Den has become increasingly diverse, a place that needs to please more palates and ideologies.
So, early this year, when the campus’ Muslim Student Association approached the school’s food service provider, Bon Appetit, and asked it to provide halal options ”” food prepared in accordance with Islamic law ”” the company agreed. In April, with the Student Union’s support, the Bear’s Den launched a halal food service, making Washington University the first school in the state to offer halal food, according to organizers.
Do the offer kosher food too?
I would expect so – in fact I think I would be truly shocked if they don’t. The institution has a long established reputation as a “Jewish” university, albeit unofficially so.
Nice. Our “food court” here at FSU is also a conglomeration of various vendors from Papa John’s and Pollo Tropical to Einstein Bagels. It is nice to have the options available.
Jim E.