Past Dining on Campus
This is one of the first mentions for an increase in dining options recorded online. Although it primarily addresses the concern for more 24-hour dining options, it is still relevant to the lack of dining options during this time. In an article posted in 2004 about hot places to dine and hang for the undergraduate students, it is written
This quote is from Case's undergraduate information page in 2004. The explore Case tab at the time directs students towards little Italy (located at the South East part of campus) as well as Coventry (South off of campus) for dining options and activities. Little Italy is much more fine dining that most college students can afford on the regular. Quality, authentic Italian food is served at a variety of restaurants in Little Italy and it continues to be a diverse cultural community in CWRU's campus. Coventry is another culturally diverse location in the Cleveland area with many options to dine and shop, however the large distance and lack of transportation for many of the undergraduate population makes traveling to Coventry difficult.
In 2012, uptown Euclid underwent the second stage of a massive construction project (about $21 million) aiming to provide more housing for the students apart of CWRU and CIA as well as new locations for companies to establish business. The project was carried out by MRN. Ltd. This resulted in an explosion of new dining options on campus and uptown is currently done with construction and fully populated with different cultural restaurants, recreation, and services. Some of the new dining options that acquired a location in the newly constructed buildings are
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- BIBIBOP Asian Grill
- Jimmy John's
- Chapati Indian Grill
- Chipotle
- Otani Noodles