Hop on Board!(Plus.)

Today, as I checked out of the Greenhouse Café in the Science Center, I looked up at the cash register to see that my remaining BoardPlus balance was $0.00. I actually had to finish paying for my two slices of Tuesday lunch pizza with cold, hard cash.

I am humbled. Done with BoardPlus for the semester. About ready to go home. Now what?

For those of you who still have copious amounts left to spend, I have two things to say to you.

1. You dirty dog.

2. Have a look at this. Treat yourself, and your friends—and me—to a little special treat around campus.

CGIS Café: When you have class in William James until noon, and section at CGIS at 1:00, suddenly even Quincy seems too far. CGIS Café to the rescue! Located on the first floor of the Knafel Building (the one that isn't CGIS South), the CGIS Café is airy, modern, and never too loud. Food-wise, you can choose from custom grilled sandwiches, salads, and a solid selection of drinks—fun alternatives to Flyby PB&J, apples, and those bags of air that occasionally come with chips.

Lamont Café: Never hesitate. Just buy the salted caramel cupcake behind the glass. When have you ever regretted cream cheese icing? Never. If you like cookies and want to create a spectacle, buy a dozen packets of Milanos. It's legal, you'll get a laugh and make a few friends along the way. BoardPlus is a great and easy way to be generous with friends, old and new alike. One might even say that BoardPlus is the gateway to the land of "sharing is caring," with no real down payment.

Cronkhite Dining Hall: The tastiest place you've never heard of. I have a friend who rarely touches her BoardPlus. With almost $100.00 left to spend, she should treat herself and take an adventure with a friend. If you have the time, walk to Cronkhite Dining Hall at 84 Brattle Street, just behind the Admissions Office in Radcliffe Yard. As warm spring days brighten our afternoons, sit outside and dine. Have a hot entrée and everyone's favorite uncle, BoardPlus, will pick up the tab.

For a complete list of places which accept BoardPlus, check out this list from HUDS.

Other highlights include:

Greenhouse Café: Odwalla drinks or Greek yogurt make nice breaks from the wealth of greasy, albeit tasty, fried options.

House Grilles: Eliot mozz sticks and root beer floats have been a pleasant way to pass the time while the dryer persistently eats my socks.

Cabot Café: What more could you want from this coffee shop/student art gallery/performance venue that bills itself as "one of Harvard's best social spaces?"

Wherever you go, enjoy the small pleasures. For those of you with large balances remaining, remember—use it or lose it! Happy snacking.