The Laughing Tomato restaurant in the University of Oklahoma student union is a healthy option for busy college students looking to grab a quick lunch or dinner.
The Laughing Tomato is in its seventh semester of existence on OU’s campus, according to Charles Weaver, Director of Food Services at OU.
“The Laughing Tomato offers fresh, organic, and healthy food. It’s a new way of thinking that many students are catching on to,” Weaver said.
He said that the concept of healthy living is becoming more mainstream than ever before, and that The Laughing Tomato was created to fill that niche.
He said that the concept of healthy living is becoming more mainstream than ever before, and that The Laughing Tomato was created to fill that niche.
The Laughing Tomato has options for vegans and meat lovers alike. It offers a variety of soups, salads, wraps and pitas, and uses local produce whenever possible. This year, the Laughing Tomato underwent some renovations including a new electronic menu board and a “create your own pita” option called Pita Palooza. With Pita Palooza, customers can choose what type of meat, veggies, and extras they want in their pita, making it a completely customizable option.
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| A student checks out the Farmers' Market at the Laughing Tomato |
The Laughing Tomato also hosts a mini Farmers' Market every Friday, featuring local products from farmers and families around Oklahoma. It is imperative to get enough vegetables and fruits in your diet, and it can be hard for college students to have access to fresh, local produce. The Laughing Tomato’s market is somewhere that students can easily go to find fresh fruits and vegetables.
OU student Riki Sills says that she ate at the Laughing Tomato at least three times a week last year when she was a freshman.
“I chose it over other options because it’s just so much healthier…I knew the produce in my food was always fresh. I enjoyed it and it wasn’t greasy and carb-y like most fast-food places,” Sills said.
Sills said that one of her favorite things to get at the Laughing Tomato is the “Best Date Ever” wrap. It’s a wrap filled with all-natural peanut butter, bananas, and dates. Sills also noted that the prices at the Laughing Tomato weren’t any more expensive than other places, which is good for college students on a budget.
The Laughing Tomato is located in the food court of the OU student union and is open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m-5 p.m.
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