Salient. Official Newspaper of Victoria University of Wellington Students Association. Vol. 40 Number 4. March 21 1977

Alfonsos Alternative

Alfonsos Alternative

Dear David,

With regard to the forum on the cafe, I would like to inform students of another alternative that is open to them.

I made some proposals to the Students Association executive, in which I asked to rent the Restaurant in the middle floor of the Union Building. They have not yet decided so I would like the students to be aware of the alternative service I am offering.

I would open from 10am-2pm and 6pm till 11pm and provide a variety of takeaway and restaurant foods with the emphasis on interesting quality food. Some of the dishes I would offer are; Winter or fresh fruit salad with a choice of cream, ice-cream or yoghurt (50c); macaroni or spaghetti with grated cheese and tomato sauce (60c); hot polpette (Italian style hamburger, fried in oil with garlic, breadcrumbs, parsley, parmesan cheese and eggs; together with side vegetables and potatoes) ($1.20); homemade soups (lentil, pumpkin, mushroom, minestrone) (45c); a smorgasbord of corn baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad, brown rice, eggs, and cheese; and a variety of drinks—tea (15c), percolated coffee with cream (25c) peppermint tea (20c), cariocas (a South American drink made of milk, fresh fruit and raw sugar blended together) (30c).

For dinner I would offer the same plus Italian style meat dishes - Spezzatino com patate (goulash) ($1.50), Fettina al tegame (veal steak with garlic and parsley and side dish) ($1.50) and Cotoletta Alla Milanese (Weiner Schnitzel with side salad and baked potatoes and garlic) ($2.00). The restaurant could be decorated with candles and pot plants and provided with stereo equipment to give it a more stimulating atmosphere, especially in the evening. Another possible is allowing people to drink wine and beer there (sold through SASRAC).

I am prepared to work hard and give good service and hope students will support me. If you like my proposals, come along to the forum on the cafe (Monday 21st 12-2pm in the Union Hall) and express your ideas.

Alfonso Fanelli