Welcome to the first edition of our monthly series of articles where we rate, review, and discuss the meals of the past month! This month was full of many fun dishes, from cultural plates to a classic beef burger. Without further ado, let’s dive in.
Tony Maws, chef Randi Burger, and the hospitality of the FLIK staff have delivered once again an amazing month of lunches. Highlights include the Al Pastor Taco Bowl and the Chicken Mozzarella Sandwich. Day in and day out, the boys have been provided with higher-quality meals than ever before. For the month of October, our team of reviewers have calculated an average score of 6.8/10 for all entries. Moreover, our 2 food critics have been hard at work, tasting, judging, and reviewing lunches in a mission to find the Meal of the Month. There were many honorable mentions, including the Soy-Glazed Chicken, of which a student said that “The soy glaze in my mouth was delicious” — or the Italian Sausage and Risotto, which featured a “sauce that pairs nicely with the meat”. In the end, the Chicken Shawarma won the title of Meal of the Month. The shawarma perfectly blended a soft doughy flatbread and flavorful chicken, along with a side of mixed grains and various vegetables. Reviewers found the seasoning and sauces particularly notable. Upon finishing his meal, one sophomore described the chicken as: “legit – a testament to the cooking capabilities of Tony Maws and his cooking staff”. Our 2 critics rated the meal as a 9 and 8.5 out of 10, respectively. This score proves the Chicken Shawarma is a great meal, and it would certainly be a welcome option for future lunch rotations.
On the sweet side, in October the kitchen crew impressed us with an average dessert score
of 7.1/10. Featured treats included the famed Galaxy Bars, which were described as “a mix of every good dessert in one”; the delicious White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies. However, it was the Chocolate Bread Pudding that took away the crown. The soft, chocolatey-rich bread, described as “a truly decadent dessert”, is the pinnacle of all sweet treats, and ultimately earned a score of 9.5 and 8.5 out of 10.
After a great month of exquisite food, the next month has many more promising meals to look forward to. Dishes such as the Steak Teriyaki, Herb Garlic Chicken, and Five Spice Grilled Turkey Breasts will soon be tasted by members of the Belmont Hill community. Find out our rating for the next month of food in the next edition of The Panel.
