Next door, Dan Murphy of Virginia Wesleyan College got inspired by the country music of Garth Brooks. April Stintzcum of Shenandoah University slid into a suit and tie, a Blues Brothers hat, and a pair of sunglasses to illustrate the smooth style of rhythm and blues. The high-flying flames from her bourbon barbecued chicken wings drew a crowd. Her menu also offered cool coleslaw, Biloxi beans and rice, and buttermilk hush puppies. Students created their own Foo Fighters fettuccine with pasta and a few unusual ingredients, including white raisins, pineapple pieces and coconut shavings.
People eat with their eyes more than their tongue.
Also on the menu were Korn with Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Limp Bizkits made with cheese, onions, garlic and other spices. Mary Washington College executive chef Kyle Mayette complained of an aching arm after wrapping and slicing more than a hundred Hotel California rolls. He also served Pink Floyd noodles topped with a Thai peanut sauce, and spicy green beans. Album covers and concert posters advertised the enduring music of the Doors, the Moody Blues, Judy Collins and Joan Baez. Oversized musical notes, multicolored balloons and a makeshift dance floor rounded out the dining room's motif.