posted on May 3: Last day for Arts Quad Cafi

On Monday May 6 it might be wise to stay away from the halls leading from the Arts Quad Cafi to the new McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC).

This route could be congested with caffeine and food deprived individuals seeking their daily hit of Tim Horton's or Pizza Pizza, who have forgotten that the doors of the Arts Quad Cafi are closed for good.

Monday marks the opening of La Piazza, the MUSC's marketplace area that is one of the largest and most diverse campus facilities of its kind in Ontario.

Tim Horton's self service, Pizza Pizza and Piller's Deli can be found inside La Piazza, as well as Creation X, serving everything from breakfast to dinner, and Tomassito's, where you can create your own pasta dish.

By late summer, Made in Japan Teriyaki Experience, Williams Coffee Pub, a bakery and another Tim Horton's kiosk will be open to offer even more choice to the McMaster community.

There will be 275 food court seats, but diners can also use the many comfortable seating areas located in the main foyer and throughout the centre.

Ed Townsley, assistant director, hospitality services, is looking forward to the completion of the marketplace. “When everything is open and running, it will be quite the place.”

Townsley adds that there will be more service points (cashiers) located in La Piazza, which means “we have the ability to serve more people, quickly.”

McMaster's newest dining location will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fridays during the summer.

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