Pulley Diner

Not a dinner. The will reheat something made in the production center for you… one of four remaining things on their simplified menu. Bad fast food made by underpaid and disinterested staff.

Enduces anxiety, regret.
First time I went go diarrhea from cheeseburger. Didn’t give up.
Second third forth time got stomach aches. Right now staring at my gray moist burger wondering if the self destruction is worth filling the void.
Girl in proximity has been staring at her chicken salad for 20 minutes.

Sweetie went to Miami and talks about the toasted rolls, so we had to search them out. And it took a little searching, plus some education for me. I pictured a toasted roll– you know, a dinner roll, maybe with butter on top. Something nostalgic for her but pretty basic. Well, that’s not quite what these are.
Located in the Armstrong Student Center, Pulley Diner is a basic diner, but also serves the rolls. And they are unique. Picture a big, big dinner roll, but very airy (and yet sturdy too– I broke one of their compostable «plastic» knives trying to cut mine.) It’s cut in half, then buttered and toasted while you wait. Then, they add sugary frosting, cinnamon sugar, and powdered sugar. The result is almost big enough for a full meal. It’s hot, and sweet but not cloying, and crunchy outside with a soft inside. It’s damn good, and I can see why she remembers them fondly. Not haute cuisine, and not something you should eat every day, but as a late night treat or even breakfast with coffee, it’s amazing.
There are apparently other locations to get this– maybe all the dining halls, or at least one in the Shriver Center– but this one is open 24 hours, and does a booming business in these and in typical diner meals. We didn’t have anything else, but the sandwiches we saw looked pretty good. Service was friendly and efficient. I’m sure we’ll be back.