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Article: La Paloma at top of dining service's class. (news & events).(University of San Diego restaurant)(Brief Article)
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- Foodservice Equipment & Supplies
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- July 1, 2002
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The University of San Diego could teach other institutions of higher learning about attracting students to university-sponsored dining operations with its introduction of La Paloma restaurant at its Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice. The cafe, which opened on Sept. 29, 2001, currently brings in about 1,200 customers per day and the numbers are climbing.
Open during all three day-parts, La Paloma has an extensive selection of grab 'n go choices that include gourmet sandwiches, soups and salads. Though the restaurant has 125 seats, most of its business is carry-out, said Ruth Silva, manager.
La Paloma also features an espresso coffee station that serves ...