They also want food that is healthy and tastes home-cooked. The new features at Esker are an attempt to create a more enjoyable eating experience and change students' preconceived notions about the dining halls. Esker's goal is to increase variety and quality of the food.
Students can watch the food as it's being made by the cooks.
Cooking the food on the floor eliminates the hassle of transporting food from the kitchen to the floor. This display cooking also results in a hot, fresh product. Hopefully the quality of the food will improve with display cooking, said Wright. In the past, the food wasn't hot because it was sitting for so long. The new environment of Esker Hall is positive- new color schemes, furniture, plants and artwork create an inviting atmosphere.