The construction fence is up and work has begun inside the Atrium. I will tell you more about the work in future blogs, but let’s start with the first question students ask: “Will we be able to get food during construction?”

The answer is, YES!

We are completing the project in phases to ensure continuous service during the fall and spring semesters. For the fall semester, look for a temporary serving area located in the current seating area, which will feature Chick-fil-A and Lil’ Dino’s. You will also be able to get delicious sandwiches, subs, pitas and wraps under our new Wolfpack-to-Go label at the Hill of Beans and the Creamery. Once you have your food, head out to our air-conditioned temporary eating facility in the Brickyard to enjoy your meal.

When January rolls around, we will debut the new venues in the serving area!  University Dining’s Chick-fil-A franchise will continue to be the centerpiece of the Atrium, complemented by several new “micro-restaurants”, including Asian/sushi, pasta/pizza, custom salads, and a wrap station. In addition, University Dining’s new Wolfpack-to-Go line (currently offered on a limited basis in the Creamery, Hill of Beans and Vet School) will have its own space for those who want to grab fresh-made deli items and keep moving when a tight class schedule dictates. Seating will still be offered in the temporary facility on the Brickyard.

We’ll have to close down again for the summer to tie in the air conditioning, vents, sprinkler system, as well as renovate the back kitchen, but when August 2011 rolls around, we’ll be running full tilt from the new-and-improved Atrium Food Court.

Thanks for your interest in the project! If you have ideas for blog topics related to the Atrium, please let me know! My email address is jennifer_gilmore@ncsu.edu.