Welcome back to another edition of Meals of the Month! Since our last article, the Belmont Hill Kitchen Staff has continued to provide students with an abundance of new tastes and culinary experiences. In this edition of Meals of the Month, we will reflect on meals of the past month. Throughout February, the average scores given by our panel of food critics for both the entrees and desserts were consistent, yielding an overall rating of 6.67/10. While not the highest score that we have given, several impressive meals did stand out as delectable delights.
The FLIK team’s February creations yielded a respectable score of 7.09/10 for all entrees served. Classic dishes that can seldom go wrong – such as Beef Burgers and Fried Chicken stood out as tasty dishes that pleased students greatly. Both of these dishes proved uncomplicated yet enjoyable; the simplicity of these entrees made them so delicious. For example, the Beef Burgers – served on the 8th of February – were coupled with the addition of FLIK chips, allowing students to focus on the burger without worrying about an extra unwanted side. Moreover, the Italian Combo was given a high average score of 9.2 from our food critics due to the filling and fresh quality of the bread and the organized, neat manner in which it was presented. That said, this edition’s Meal of the Month has been awarded to the Grilled American Cheese, served to students on the 2nd of this month. The meal contained the perfect amount of cheesiness and crispiness on the crust of its bread; furthermore, the entree was coupled with a tomato soup that bolstered the meal’s overall flavor quotient. For these strong characteristics, critics awarded the Grilled Cheese stellar scores of 9.7, 9.4, and 9.3 out of 10.
Compared to previous months, few desserts stood out to our reviewers as impressive. From the Vanilla Pudding served on the 6th to the Oranges served on the 8th, these offerings could have been better at best; they did not give students the grand experience of tasting a decadent dessert. That being said, some treats were popular among students and our critics. The Big Game Cupcakes served on the Friday before the Super Bowl were both theme-fitting and contained a sugary-sweet taste; the dessert was granted an average score of 8.67 out of 10. The best dessert of the past month was the Glazed Donut, which offered students a rich experience and a fluffy yet light treat that was coated in a balanced, decadent glaze. Rhett Curtis ‘26 described the sweet dish as “a culinary masterpiece”.
Overall, students continued to eat and enjoy meals presented to them throughout the past month. While some were not as delectable as others, a few standouts captivated our panel of critics. Mr. Maws, through his lengthy yet informative food letters, has noted that although quality meals would be ideal, his primary objective is to provide students with nutrition. While we recognize the importance of having nutrition within the dining hall, critics would like to note that when over-emphasized, those “nutritious” meals often led to disappointing treats that were given lower scores. We encourage the kitchen staff to implement nutrition and quality food onto plates that all students can enjoy. Hopefully, all of these wishes can be fulfilled through the additions of the Food Committee and various food surveys. We will see you next month!
