"There is no time to arrange the food in a pretty way on the cafeteria line. This pile of chicken gets depleted fast as eat-here and take-out customers get their shares."
Michael Stern
"A new tray of macaroni and cheese had just been set out before my portion was scooped, so I got a good measure of crusty top to go with the creamy stuff."
Michael Stern
"Dixie cooks know how to transform cabbage from a bland crucifer into a wickedly-good indulgence."
Michael Stern
"The creamiest, sweetest creamed corn, ever!"
Michael Stern
"Strawberry shortcake is served only when fresh strawberries are available. The cake is very sweet and saturated with fruity syrup."
Michael Stern
"Banana pudding is distinguished by a surfeit of perfectly ripe banana slices and plenty of vanilla wafers. The ersatz whippo is a minor distraction."
Michael Stern
"This fellow greeted customers and opened the door, taking donations for the children's hospital."
Michael Stern
"Where the locals eat. Just about everybody who comes to Matthews Cafeteria knows everybody else who comes here."
Michael Stern
"There is a sign in the window, but nothing else to indicate that the restaurant is here ... except for a parking lot that is jam-packed at lunch time."
Michael Stern
"When you go through the cafeteria line, you can select whatever chicken parts you like. This close view of a thigh shows the scrumptious brittle crust that veils moist meat inside."
Michael Stern
"I especially like cafeteria style dining because it provides such a good opportunity to look at so much good food. The challenge is to elimnate enough tempting items so that lunch will fit on a single tray."
Michael Stern
