Saint Xavier opens Figaro’s, a new nighttime dining option on campus

Chicago (Sept. 17, 2007) – Students were lined up out the door Friday afternoon to try a slice of pizza or a cup of coffee at the opening of Saint Xavier University’s newest nighttime dining option, Figaro’s.

Located on the first floor of Regina Hall, Figaro’s features Tomato Head Red Pizza and Grounds for Change Coffee.

The food shop is open daily from 6 p.m. to midnight and offers authentic thin-crust Tomato Head Red pizzas in nine- and 16-inch sizes. Baked pastas and bread sticks will also be featured. Grounds for Change Coffee offers fair-trade, organic and shade-grown coffee and espresso. Figaro’s also offers sandwiches, salads, desserts and drinks.

“Figaro’s fills a much-desired nighttime niche on Saint Xavier campus,” said Mohammed Nofal, senior director of Campus Dining Services. “We look forward to our students enjoying this fun new facility.”

More than 200 students turned out for the opening.

In keeping with Saint Xavier’s commitment to protect the environment, Grounds for Change serves organic coffee that is grown by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and is grown without the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizer. It is grown in the shade under a forest canopy, preserving the natural habitat needed for migratory songbirds and other animals. The coffee is also fair trade-certified by TransFair USA.

Students and staff are invited to visit Figaro’s during grand opening week Sept. 14 to 21 to get free samples of new products and a chance to win cool prizes.

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