Anonymous
Post 05/26/2016 13:52     Subject: Best food at which private coed or all boys?
Oh, because it wasn't snotty an elitist in the 80s and 90s? That's absurd. It was even more so. I grew up here back when Sidwell and STA and NCS were the only game in town. At least that's the way they acted.
Anonymous
Post 05/26/2016 13:32     Subject: Best food at which private coed or all boys?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Ehh, these schools should serve nutritious, but simple foods and use the money saved for actual educational purposes.


The schools clearly aren't hurting for money to put towards educational purposes.
Why do simple when you don't have to? Stop being a Debbie downer. Not only is the food nutritious but it's also exposing the children to a variety of cultures through food and opening their palate to be healthy, non-picky eaters. I for one was impressed by the lunch offerings at the school my DC will start at in the fall (Beauvoir) and it was definitely a big selling point in moving it to our first choice over schools that offered no lunch like GDS. I'm happy to pay it as part of the tuition and never have to worry about doing anything other than dropping DC off at school and not worrying about packing lunches or God forbid forgetting to fund some lunch spend account and having nasty notes sent home that my child will not eat tomorrow if I don't pay up!


It is not a matter of no lunch at all or a gourmet lunch. You can have nutritious, simpler fare that doesn't cost as much. It is a matter of priorities. These schools are in an "arms race" in terms of fancy facilities and a country club feel. Sad.


Totally agree. When I went to Sidwell in the 80s/90s it was typical cafeteria food. Sure, it should be better and healthier now, but the emphasis on stuff like this just contributes to the elitist, snooty nature of the school, which is why I (and a lot of my classmates) wouldn't consider sending our kids there.
Anonymous
Post 05/26/2016 13:29     Subject: Re:Best food at which private coed or all boys?
Anonymous wrote:Maret uses Ridgewells. My kids rave about lunch there. Seems there's a big variety -- something for everyone. But, a kid can't just eat chips and ice cream sandwiches. I think dessert is only given one day a week at lunch, for example.


OMG really? St Pats uses Ridgewells and the kids complain constantly. Its pretty awful. I loved Maret when we were looking for their next schools but the fact that Maret is catered by Ridgwells too was a huge minus for my kids. It wasn't the reason my kids didn't choose Maret but it was a factor in making it not a top choice school for them.

One of my kids is STA and although the food isn't great, he says it is far far better than what Ridgewells does. In fact, all the boys who came from St Pats agree with him and the boys who came from from Beauvoir, or other privates with good food, laugh at this (that the St Pats boys like the STA food because Ridgewells was sooooo bad).
Anonymous
Post 05/26/2016 12:52     Subject: Re:Best food at which private coed or all boys?
Anonymous wrote:Not sure why this topic, but my son loves lunch at Sidwell. Best parts: included in tuition, lunch program has great variety of foods and exposes him to foods he would otherwise not try, and has great nutritional value.

Today's lunch:

May 24, 2016

MS/US

Tom Kha with Lemon Grass Soup
Asian Pear Salad
Mandarin Couscous
Coconut Asian Chicken
Orange Sriracha Tofu and Veggies
Edamame, Corn, and Shitake Mushrooms
Asian Vegetable Stir Fry
Scallion Sticky Rice
Fortune Cookies


This sounds like there's a lot of MSG which may be a neurotoxin.
Anonymous
Post 05/26/2016 12:26     Subject: Best food at which private coed or all boys?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:SAAS is catered by 3 Brothers- this year. Boys buy a semester worth of lunches for ~$500. They are varied and good. My son always loves his hot lunch and since he has an intense schedule of afterschool activities, I'm glad he gets a hot meal.

DC reports that St. Johns was the best school lunch sampled.


3 brothers the pizza place? That's good stuff. I lived at that place when I was pregnant


Oh, my. My DC attends SJC, and we love it, but the food in the cafeteria is not one of the reasons. They use Sage Dining Services. It is expensive and typical kid food - pizza, burgers, etc. They have healthy options which I'm sure the staff like, but I don't think the kids eat much of it. You get an itemized statement, which can be a bit shocking to see what you child will eat when unsupervised. Growing boy athletes east a lot, and he can easily got through $200/mo at the cafeteria.
Anonymous
Post 05/26/2016 10:45     Subject: Best food at which private coed or all boys?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Sidwell is done in house.


No, they have a caterer. Meriwether Godsey I think is the name of it.


Holton has the same caterer and the food is great. The kitchen staff is very accommodating too for girls with restrictions like gluten free. My daughter always raves about everything.


Holton's Menu tomorrow - drooling!


Flavors of Spain
Date: Thursday - May 26, 2016


Butternut & Apple Soup

Marinated Mushroom Salad

Mejillones en Escabeche

Marinated Mussels

Flavors of Spain

Paella Mixta

Vegetarian Paella

Champinones al Ajillo

Garlic Mushrooms

Sauteed Cauliflower w/Lemon

Farmer's Market Vegetable

Fresh Fruit Display


Marinated Mussels? I barely get to eat mussels.

So jealous
Anonymous
Post 05/25/2016 21:49     Subject: Best food at which private coed or all boys?
Anonymous wrote:Landon food is awful

Why? Junky?
Anonymous
Post 05/25/2016 21:45     Subject: Best food at which private coed or all boys?
duh, here's the link to what I'm talking about:

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs165/1115189453687/archive/1124789666951.html
Anonymous
Post 05/25/2016 21:44     Subject: Re:Best food at which private coed or all boys?
Here's a poll. The newsletter said St. Andrew's and Holton-Arms were winning the battle for best lunch provider.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BLzU0NXQW3zD8jToRIW5LuoiOWGWgAg5kFg7_QZvsXo/viewform
Anonymous
Post 05/25/2016 19:35     Subject: Best food at which private coed or all boys?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:SAAS is catered by 3 Brothers- this year. Boys buy a semester worth of lunches for ~$500. They are varied and good. My son always loves his hot lunch and since he has an intense schedule of afterschool activities, I'm glad he gets a hot meal.

DC reports that St. Johns was the best school lunch sampled.


3 brothers the pizza place? That's good stuff. I lived at that place when I was pregnant


DeMatha also has 3 Brothers catering for their lunch.
Anonymous
Post 05/25/2016 16:00     Subject: Best food at which private coed or all boys?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My child will also be attending Beauvoir next year and I am very impressed with the lunch service they provide! Quite frankly, I'm trying to figure out how many days a week I can volunteer for lunch services so I too can partake in some of those gourmet fabulous meals! I plan on telling my DC to eat up and as much as possible because at home there will be no fancy meals. I work, have no nanny or Au Pair and don't have the time to do much more than throw something in the oven, steam some veggies and boil some rice on any given day! So yeah, I'm pretty giddy over the fact that my DC is going to have the opportunity to eat some pretty amazing food (from a variety of cultures) on a daily basis; food that I would not otherwise have the opportunity to expose DC too on a regular basis.

If am really lucky, DC will stop saying their favorite meal is chicken nuggets, french fries and ketchup! Hahahaha! Whatever additional cost the lunch and snacks add to the tuition bill, I'm happy to pay without hesitation. I seriously doubt it's preventing the school from providing a top-notch education (oh wait, it is part of the educational experience)...so that fixes that problem. LOL.


If you've allowed this, you already have a problem.


You are funny and pretty ridiculous. I didn't say the only thing my child will eat is chicken nuggets and french fries. In fact, I said on most nights we eat whatever I threw in the oven, a veggie and rice. However, yes my 2 year old does have a preference - imagine that. But by all means, please go ahead and tell me how to be a better mother since I'm obviously failing thus far. LOL


*4 year old.
Anonymous
Post 05/25/2016 15:20     Subject: Best food at which private coed or all boys?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My child will also be attending Beauvoir next year and I am very impressed with the lunch service they provide! Quite frankly, I'm trying to figure out how many days a week I can volunteer for lunch services so I too can partake in some of those gourmet fabulous meals! I plan on telling my DC to eat up and as much as possible because at home there will be no fancy meals. I work, have no nanny or Au Pair and don't have the time to do much more than throw something in the oven, steam some veggies and boil some rice on any given day! So yeah, I'm pretty giddy over the fact that my DC is going to have the opportunity to eat some pretty amazing food (from a variety of cultures) on a daily basis; food that I would not otherwise have the opportunity to expose DC too on a regular basis.

If am really lucky, DC will stop saying their favorite meal is chicken nuggets, french fries and ketchup! Hahahaha! Whatever additional cost the lunch and snacks add to the tuition bill, I'm happy to pay without hesitation. I seriously doubt it's preventing the school from providing a top-notch education (oh wait, it is part of the educational experience)...so that fixes that problem. LOL.


If you've allowed this, you already have a problem.


You are funny and pretty ridiculous. I didn't say the only thing my child will eat is chicken nuggets and french fries. In fact, I said on most nights we eat whatever I threw in the oven, a veggie and rice. However, yes my 2 year old does have a preference - imagine that. But by all means, please go ahead and tell me how to be a better mother since I'm obviously failing thus far. LOL
Anonymous
Post 05/25/2016 14:54     Subject: Best food at which private coed or all boys?
Anonymous wrote:SAAS is catered by 3 Brothers- this year. Boys buy a semester worth of lunches for ~$500. They are varied and good. My son always loves his hot lunch and since he has an intense schedule of afterschool activities, I'm glad he gets a hot meal.

DC reports that St. Johns was the best school lunch sampled.


3 brothers the pizza place? That's good stuff. I lived at that place when I was pregnant
Anonymous
Post 05/25/2016 14:28     Subject: Best food at which private coed or all boys?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I am amazed by these menus..but in the end I would still likely be packing a pb&J for my child who would not find much preferred selection.


At some schools, like Sidwell, that isn't allowed. Everyone eats the school lunch. That was true back in my day 25+ years ago as well. In those days the meals were served family style and it was supposed to promote egalitarianism and community.


Agree. No one is allowed to bring a lunch from home at our school. The school is also teaching your kids nutrition. If there is only healthy food vs no food, guess which one little Johnny will pick?

My kids went to a co-op school who did snack family style and it was the cutest thing. Worked on fine motors, social skills, manners, patience, portion control, etc... Some parents thought it was a waste of time (which I am guessing are those where who think healthy food is a waste) but the majority of the families and ALL of the kids loved it. In France today, they still eat family style in public schools. And look at their food values compares to ours.
Anonymous
Post 05/25/2016 14:18     Subject: Best food at which private coed or all boys?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Aside from GDS, what other schools don't serve lunch and are the tuitions lower?


It doesn't matter if the tuition is lower or not. If they are not spending exorbitant amounts on gourmet food, the money is going to some other program.


Well I much prefer it go towards healthy food because it goes to EVERYONE. Every child on financial aid, every rich kid, every staff member - eat the same healthy food together in the cafeteria everyday. Why would I want a lower tuition to then have to make lunch or give money for crap food daily. Show the rich kids bringing in sushi and the FA kids bringing in PB&J sandwiches. It becomes another thing to differentiate the kids. It will hole up staff in a break room instead of eating with the kids. No thanks, I will gladly pay the extra.