By: RebeccaKuang
Mandatorydisclosure giving you the munchies? Need a quick pick-me-up before doubles?Never fear- the food options around Greenhill are as delicious as winning a bidround and as diverse as the Greenhill debate squad. Sometimes the free foodserved at the tournament just won't cut it, but we in Addison have got yourback with the best sustenance options in the area. Here's a quick survey:
Drinks
The beveragesserved in the judge's lounge are pretty good, but we don't have baristas.There's a Starbucks just down the street (15099 Midway Rd), just past Nate'sSeafood & Steak House. You can get there in five minutes if you drive,or you could even walk!
Yours truly isobsessed with bubble tea, as are 90% of Greenhill students, so we couldn't letyou leave Addison without trying our favorite local haunts. The closest placeis Mangos Restaurant at 13605 Midway Rd; they also serve sushi, pho, anda variety of other Asian entrees, so definitely worth a lunchtime trip. FatStraws on 5301 Alpha Rd is a little further from campus (about a 10-15minute drive), but is absolutely delicious and more importantly, fast.
There's a newplace that opened up on 4135 Beltline Rd called Boba Tea and Treats- it's pretty close, but pricier and not asdelicious as Mangos or Fat Straws. Definitely the C debater of the Addisonbubble tea squad.
Fast Food
If you're justlooking for something to feed your protein-starved team before their breakround, look no further than the McDonald's on 3795 Belt Line Road.There's also a Wendy's less than two miles away on 3710 Belt Line Rd.
If you're notin the 10-minutes-to-the-debate time crunch, then Fuzzy's Taco Shop on13881 Midway Rd is always a popular option, as is Pei Wei on 4801 BeltLine Rd. They're both pretty packed around lunchtime, but you'll never have towait too long.
If you'revegan or vegetarian, Loving Hut on 14925 Midway Rd has been a go-tolunch spot for Greenhill animal-lovers for years. They have a buffet optionthat's under ten dollars- be sure to try the kung pao tofu.
Sit-downDinner Options
Got some timeon Day 1 to sit down, relax, and talk strategy with your team? BJ'sRestaurant & Brewhouse on 4901 Belt Line Rd can't be beat- be sure toorder a pizookie for dinner. Our personal favorite is the white chocolatemacadamia nut/vanilla ice cream combination. Other options are Olive Garden on4240 Belt Line Rd and Blue Mesa Grill on 7700 W Northwest Hwy.
Tokyo One and Fogo de Chao, located on theintersection of Midway and Belt Line, are on the expensive side, but perfect ifyou've just won something big and want to spend some money. Trust us- there isnothing better than victory sushi.