Sage Dining is in charge of our daily lunch, and they do their best to provide excellent meals for Austin Prep students. Starting bright and early, they prepare rich, nourishing food, feeding students with energy and the proper nutrients to perform well in their classes and activities. This exceptional dining association has brought many remarkable dishes into the kitchen, such as pizza, bang-bang chicken, tortellini, and sushi.
Every Friday, Sage Dining serves students savory, delicious pizza straight from the wood-burning oven. They offer a variety of options, such as cheese, pepperoni, buffalo chicken, and even gluten-free pizza, so that all can enjoy this wonderful meal. Every week, students look forward to enjoying pizza on Friday. When the end of the week lunch finally comes, many students, such as ourselves, go straight to the pizza line. The mouthwatering smell wafts into the halls as students head toward the dining hall.
Bang-bang chicken, a delicious, delectable dish served by Sage Dining, is a favorite for many students, including ourselves. The saucy, somewhat spicy chicken that is served every one or two weeks. When bang-bang chicken is on the menu, it is no shock to see almost every student getting a spoonful or two. Usually served with rice, it is a rare occasion to see someone not picking up this flavorful delicacy.
The tortellini, accompanied by toasty buttery garlic knots, is a step up from the weekly option of Pasta Bar. It’s a warm dish that students are always pleasantly surprised by and worth waiting in the long line for. One of the first times we had the tortellini was a quiet Wednesday afternoon after taking the PSAT. Our friends gathered around the table, feeling relieved it was over, and we finally got to eat lunch. We can all agree that this lunch option should appear more frequently in the rotation, as it is a simple yet beloved meal.
A once-a-year delicacy, vibrant rolls of sushi illuminate the dining hall. Students can choose from multiple rolls accompanied by a choice of ginger or wasabi. Sage Dining chefs partner with sushi chefs outside of Austin Prep. They work tirelessly all day to perfect these rolls, some containing shrimp and others including veggies. The moment we enter the building at the beginning of the school day, we already crave all these delicious meals.
