We are back with a brand new edition of Meal of the Month. For new readers this is a monthly review and comprehensive critique of all lunches and desserts served in the month prior. We use personal testimonies and advanced statistics to come up with what we deem as the meal and dessert of the month. We have sorely missed the feeling of munching down on the terrific food created by Tony Maws, Randi Burger, and the rest of the kitchen staff. Fortunately for the student body at Belmont Hill, their hard work is demonstrated through the vast array of meals from various cultures throughout September such as the Mexican Bowl. But alas, only one meal can be the victor.
The crown for this month’s best meal goes to the burgers and hotdogs from the schoolwide cookout on the 12th, for reminding us that a simple thing can become extraordinary when made with care. This meal scored an 8.5 out of 10, far surpassing the average rating of 7.125 out of 10. Henry Ramanathan ‘26 stated that, “This homey meal brought back memories of summer barbecues and joyful whimsy.” The race was close though our reviewers scored the Beef Burrito bowls a 7.9 out of 10 citing the customization options like guacamole and sour cream as the X-factor in determining their score.
After each lunch we satisfy our sweet tooths with treats and desserts laid out for us. This month, our panel of food judges has deemed the Rice Chex Crispy Treats, served on the 4th, as the best dessert of September. This sweet dish was presented in a cup – a unique, uncommon presentation in comparison to other desserts – containing a white, sugary coat of cream on top of vanilla chex treats. While the dessert was a bit messy, it was ultimately awarded an average rating of 8.25/10. Ben Gong ‘26 described it as “a sweet heaven in my mouth.”
Overall, the start of the school year has shown flashes of excellence in the dining hall; there have been no major flaws in the kitchen, and the consistency of food quality has improved in comparison to last year so far. Look for us in the next issue, where we will go review the foods for next month!
