The New Cougar Express Lunch at Ursino
By Tasha Dowbachuk | Published by October 16th, 2019
On Oct. 7, Ursino Steakhouse & Tavern released a mass email informing the student body of its new Cougar Express Lunch consisting of low prices on select lunch items. Ursino is located inside Kean University’s STEM Building, on Morris Avenue.
“The official Cougar’s Express Lunch menu at Ursino Steakhouse & Tavern”
Photo courtesy of Tasha Dowbachuk
The upscale eatery specializes in sizzling filets, signature burgers and handcrafted cocktails, under a picturesque atmosphere with prices to accommodate casual dinings, special occasions, or reservations for a night out.
The Cougar Express Lunch consists of eight different variety of options for its customers. The menu contains three sandwiches and panini options such as the Cougar Burger, Blackened Chicken Panini, and the classic grilled cheese sandwich. They are served with a side of fries or salad. The steakhouse serves Ursino-styled buffalo wings, which come as a six-piece chicken wing meal.
“The first dining floor of Ursino Steakhouse & Tavern”
Photo courtesy of Tasha Dowbachuk
Creating personal pizza, as well as a chef salad are also on the Express Lunch menu.
Students can utilize their Kean University IDs for purchasing any of the items upon the Express Lunch menu, using their Cougar dollars or Flex dollars.
John Viola, one of the managers at Ursino Steakhouse & Tavern, states that the Cougar Express Lunch took effect to start afresh in the new coming semester for the student body.
“The purpose behind the concept is to allow students to come in during their lunch breaks, and to leave in 40 minutes or less to get back to their classes,” said Viola.
The popularity of food delivery apps such as DoorDash or Grubhub cure cravings for college students who prioritize their comfort and convenience. Ursino Steakhouse is available on DoorDash with a $5.99 delivery fee.
“We are in effect of connecting UberEATS for our establishment and adjusting the menu for seasonal items soon,” said Viola.
“The bar area on the second dining floor of Ursino Steakhouse & Tavern”
Photo courtesy of Tasha Dowbachuk
Taryn Digiacomo, a senior majoring in Special Education and Psychology, said that the tavern menu is “fairly priced” and has not been unsatisfied by the service of the restaurant.“They’re super friendly and the staff is the reason why I go as often as I do to the restaurant,” said Diagiacomo. “I believe that we, as students, are really lucky to have a steakhouse that’s on college grounds that host interactive events for us.”
Its website, www.ursinosteakhouse.com, also lists upcoming events, such as Homecoming, “Super Football” Sundays, wine Sundays, and even brunch.
Ursino Steakhouse & Tavern is open Tuesday through Thursday at 11:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Its extended hours are Friday and Saturday from 11:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
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