Hungover Guide to Andrews
For those of you who missed it, we recently had a post about going to the Ratty while hungover. Again, the premise is that the many college students (of the legal drinking age, of course), at one time of another, might find themselves feeling as if they had overindulged the previous night. Waking up the next morning may bring all sorts of unpleasantness, from fogginess as to why your room smells so weird to photos on your camera roll you have no memory of. One might also wonder where one should eat, and what they should have in this ~unfamiliar~, unpleasant state. Allow me to tell you.
While I was trying to write this post, a former KeeneyKid, who shall remain nameless, told me, "Andy's is not the place to go to while hungover." Now, a former PembrokePerson such as myself knows this is not the case, even if only because Andrews Commons is closer to some of the student population than is the Ratty. (For those who don't know, on weekend mornings, dining options are limited to Andrews, Blue Room, and Ratty. And the Blue Room is straightforward to be an option.
Andrews has appeal: where the Ratty tends to go for quantity over quality, Andrews flips that narrative. The options are only granola bowls or breakfast burritos.
The granola bowls are perfect for those times when you want to feel like a VSCO girl on a budget (which might be an oxymoron?). They are make-your-own and can include yogurt, fruit, chocolate chips, coconut, and even oatmeal (my personal favorite). They are one of the only times that one can get fruit that tastes yummy on this campus, and, shockingly, the line is often not too long. This is a good option if feeling like you want something sweet with a bit of sustenance. Pair it with black coffee and two large glasses of water.
Burrito section is a whole different beast. One can make a breakfast burrito, or a burrito bowl (my personal favorite). The line, however, can last a lifetime. Again, make-your-own options range from eggs, pico de gallo, tater tots, and the like. This an option for those of you who feel the need to eat something heavy, in the chances it will come up less easily. (Note: This is the kind of decision-making that might make one wonder if one is still drunk.) Pair it with 400 mg of Advil (with doctor's approval, of course) and one cup of half Vitamin Water, half Dasani sparkling water.
Socially speaking, Andrews has a similar fish-bowl aspect to the Ratty. You might see that person you don't want to (especially if you both live in Em-Wool...). But it's also a bit more conducive to meeting specific people for an uninterrupted meeting; whereas, the Ratty can be a "the more, the merrier" situation, even when you don't mean it — when it's just "the more, the more my head hurts."
If you live in Pembroke, give Andrews a try. Even if you don't, make the trek once or twice to see your PembrokePeople. Yet, be prepared to wait in line that might take until you graduate. Enjoy the food, enjoy the company, and make use of the Vitamin Water on tap.
