Stuff Your Face for $7.50 (tax included)
Okenshields, a hidden gem at Cornell's Willard Straight Hall
Brayden Mathews '01
Issue date: 4/6/00 Section: Diversions
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Are you sick of the long lines at Sage Hall just to get yet another wrap sandwich or bowl of pasta? How about those pricey drinks: a couple cartons of milk and some OJ will easily run you almost $4. Look no further. If you're the type that really likes to eat or simply wants to get his money's worth, Okenshields is the place. For starters, the fact that you can eat as much as you like is worth its weight in gold. I'll be the first to admit that it is not five-star dining, but the variety is truly to die for.
Let's begin at the front when you walk in through the doorway. On your left you are greeted by Chef Wang's oriental food section where you can have "made to order" stir fry with a wide variety of choices to pick from. Moving right you have your standard hot dog and chili station, available every day. Keep moving and you are greeted by the main section of entrees that can range from grilled chicken breasts to turkey with mashed potatoes to macaroni and cheese to Monte Cristo sandwiches. Keep going...I know.... it's hard to believe.... all this for $7.50. Final answer. Yes...Final Answer!
You have your standard pasta station as you move to the right that is there daily as well as a taco stand. There is also a separate sandwich station where you can order whatever you want and behind that a full grill. At the grill you will find: French fries (as much as you want), Western Omelet sandwiches, Chicken and Steak Quesadillas, Hamburgers and Grilled Chicken Sandwiches, Grilled Cheeses, etc. I myself get two Tuna Melts as a standard every day. In the other room, a full salad bar and fruit bar await you. Chopped fruit in a bowl...you're done. Cottage Cheese or Apple Sauce. They've got it. English Muffins....Yes, they have them too. How about cereal....a couple bowls....no problem.
When you are done stuffing your face with all those treats, you can walk out with a bucket of popcorn or an ice cream cone. The real savings come from the drinks. You can drink as much OJ, milk, soda, whatever the heck you want. It is bottomless. No more ten-dollar meals at Statler. No more unsatisfied bellies. Trust me. The place will fill you up. Just ask the following satisfied customers: Mike Molino, John Steiger, John Pilson, Mike Polgardy, Carter Burns, George Sent, and Lorenzo Colombari.
So for any that are willing to break the same every day patterns, come on down to Okenshields. You won't get face time. You won't get to see your classmates. But you will never feel like you spent too much again!
Small eaters need not apply.
Let's begin at the front when you walk in through the doorway. On your left you are greeted by Chef Wang's oriental food section where you can have "made to order" stir fry with a wide variety of choices to pick from. Moving right you have your standard hot dog and chili station, available every day. Keep moving and you are greeted by the main section of entrees that can range from grilled chicken breasts to turkey with mashed potatoes to macaroni and cheese to Monte Cristo sandwiches. Keep going...I know.... it's hard to believe.... all this for $7.50. Final answer. Yes...Final Answer!
You have your standard pasta station as you move to the right that is there daily as well as a taco stand. There is also a separate sandwich station where you can order whatever you want and behind that a full grill. At the grill you will find: French fries (as much as you want), Western Omelet sandwiches, Chicken and Steak Quesadillas, Hamburgers and Grilled Chicken Sandwiches, Grilled Cheeses, etc. I myself get two Tuna Melts as a standard every day. In the other room, a full salad bar and fruit bar await you. Chopped fruit in a bowl...you're done. Cottage Cheese or Apple Sauce. They've got it. English Muffins....Yes, they have them too. How about cereal....a couple bowls....no problem.
When you are done stuffing your face with all those treats, you can walk out with a bucket of popcorn or an ice cream cone. The real savings come from the drinks. You can drink as much OJ, milk, soda, whatever the heck you want. It is bottomless. No more ten-dollar meals at Statler. No more unsatisfied bellies. Trust me. The place will fill you up. Just ask the following satisfied customers: Mike Molino, John Steiger, John Pilson, Mike Polgardy, Carter Burns, George Sent, and Lorenzo Colombari.
So for any that are willing to break the same every day patterns, come on down to Okenshields. You won't get face time. You won't get to see your classmates. But you will never feel like you spent too much again!
Small eaters need not apply.