George Mason University showcases new late-night dining hours

Southside is officially George Mason University’s late-night dining hall with newly expanded hours, now open 24 hours a day.

In promoting the new hours, Mason Dining residential and marketing teams hosted a roaring twenties-themed “Late Night” grand opening event in the dining hall.

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The dining team adorned stylish hats, pearls, and ostrich feathers and the décor was enhanced by wine bottles, money bags and special lighting to set the scene.

Many students also came dressed up for the occasion.

A live DJ kept everyone moving with a mix of 1920s swings and modern electro-beats. Students and dining staff danced the evening away – some even teaching others how to swing dance.

Chefs introduced an upgraded menu that featuring chicken and biscuits sliders, meatball sliders, three types of pizza, breakfast combo, a salad bar, and student favorite – mozzarella sticks. The menu also includes vegetarian and plant-based options.

Signature Southside mocktails such as Grapefruit “Cosmopolitans” and Fizzy Lemon-Lime Sparklers were served by a barman.

Mason Dining worked closely with the student dining committee which includes representatives from Student Government, Resident Student Association (RSA), Off Campus Student Services, and other student groups, to make continuous changes that benefit the student body.

Based on student feedback, including two resolutions that passed in Student Government and RSA, Southside became the new late-night dining hall.

Southside is more centrally located to all residential areas of campus, has the most seating, and houses the largest kitchen which allows for more food to be produced. By consolidating the late-night options to one location, Mason Dining can now provide improved services for the campus community.

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