The Cambridge at Auburn is now offering an on-campus, buffet-style dining option open to all Auburn students.
"The dining hall is similar to TigerZone in the Village," said Sam Holt, Tiger Dining's marketing manager.
The new dining hall will feature a salad bar, homestyle hot meals, grilled meats and vegetarian options.
Head chef John Halko plans to bring a variety of ethnic foods to the menu.
"I've been in the industry for almost 30 years now, so I know what people want to eat," Halko said. "I want to incorporate ethnic foods like Thai, Indian, Mexican and Mediterranean."
The menu will change daily and feature themed meals, such as breakfast for dinner or taco night.
"Because it's buffet-style, we can change things out very simply," said Glenn Loughridge, director of Campus Dining. "We have a better opportunity to change things up."
The dining area and kitchen have received considerable upgrades, including new equipment, tables and faculty upgrades.
Loughridge said he is striving to make the dining experience at The Cambridge as great as any other on-campus dining location.
"We want to meet the standard of all other on-campus options," Loughridge said. "If you're assigned to live in The Cambridge, you should have the same experience as everyone else."
The dining room includes televisions and a comfortable atmosphere for students to eat and relax.
"This is only the start," Holt said. "We are planning on adding graphics and more lighting soon."
Ayden Kish, freshman in physics, said he enjoys the convenience of living directly above the dining hall.
"The quality of food has gone up significantly, even in the past week," Kish said. "The other night we had some really great roast beef."
The new dining hall will not be serving breakfast.
"Breakfast is pretty much eaten at central campus locations, so we will not be serving a breakfast option," Loughridge said. "It could cause the prices to go up in other places and we are trying to keep it even."
Loughridge said he encourages students to try Cambridge Dining for dinner, even if they do not live on-campus.
"All students are welcome for dinner, not just Cambridge residents," Loughridge said. "This can really benefit the students living in the apartments near by."
Loughridge said he is excited to see what the future holds for The Cambridge.
"I will continue to work with students and faculty to provide the best dinner possible," Loughridge said.
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