Artist's rendering of all your heart's desires

Endless flow of drool right now

That magical day is upon us—yes, that one day when you actually want to eat at a dining hall. The annual Surf & Turf dinner will take place tonight at both Ferris and John Jay, with doors opening to the voracious crowds of Columbians at 5 pm. The decadent menu will feature plump and juicy lobster tails, succulent New York strip steak, and of course shrimp galore.

But your dining experience of a lifetime won’t be over then. To top it all off, Dining Services has prepared the “Ultimate Ice Cream Bar” at John Jay, loaded with 18, that’s right one-eight, different flavors, as well as a “Dessert Extravaganza” over at Ferris.This is not the time to settle for that second half of your day-old Milano’s sandwich. So, upperclassmen, find that freshman buddy for the clutch friendship swipe, and head over early if you want to beat what have been in the past absurdly long lines.

Go to John Jay, by the way. Live from the field:

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