"Back to the basics of healthy eating

By Dalon Clark

For The South End

Mark Mock / The South End

Salad 101 was created to give students a healthy alternative to all the fast food restaurants on campus.

Many students come up with excuses why they won’t eat healthy: convenience, taste, price, their tireless commitment to support cardiovascular specialists.

But before deciding to go to McDonalds or Taco Bell, they should consider a recent article from The New York Times. A Big Mac, fries and Coke — one Value Meal — contain 1,600 calories. For most, that’s about a whole day’s worth of greasy goodness chugging through the arteries of America’s best and brightest.

Enter the father and son tandem of Salad 101, which is the newest restaurant serving salads, sandwiches, pita wraps and hot soups for a student’s convenience. What’s best about Salad 101 is that it’s a restaurant entirely dedicated to healthy eating. Salad 101 should also be preferred over fast-food because students who eat salads on a daily basis have higher levels of Vitamins C and D.

Salad 101, located at 5122 Anthony Wayne Dr., makes students feel like they are in a Lebanese eatery. As soon as someone enters the restaurant, they see the paintings of restaurants from all around the world on the walls.

The wooden chairs are beautifully crafted and the restaurant plays current R&B music. Patrons will also notice the huge salad buffet, where students can make their own salad.

If they don’t want a salad, they can have a healthy bowl of soup like broccoli and cheese or cream of mushroom. The manager Willy Eid, talks about his new restaurant and his son Ramzy Eid the owner. Ramzy Eid is a business school graduate, who has always had a passion for healthy eating, and a dream to have a business to call his own.

“The construction of Salad 101 started nine months ago,” Eid said.  “It’s a good restaurant. So far, I like what I see.”

Eid also likes managing a new restaurant. He said it takes him back to his school days. 
“Salad 101 is a new restaurant. Right now this is the only one, but we are planning to open more,” he said.

Junior Ross Ouvry, who had a nutritious and very appetizing-looking salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, purple onions and Italian dressing, said “This is my first time here. It’s definitely a healthier option as opposed to what’s in the Student Center. I’m trying to live a healthier lifestyle and this is perfect for me.”

It looks like Salad 101 is on the right path for student nutrition. “We hope the restaurant will be a success” Willy said with confidence. Salad 101 will help benefit students in more ways than one. But most importantly, it’s going to students who need it the most. "

http://www.thesouthendnews.com/a-e/back-to-the-basics-of-healthy-eating-1.1878549

"Business school grad opens health conscious Salad 101 restaurant

By Indera Robinson

While studying at Wayne State, Ramzy Eid found that having a healthful, satisfying meal between classes was sometimes challenging. Eid responded to the challenge by increasing nutritious dining options on campus this fall with the grand opening of Salad 101.

Eid grew up in the restaurant industry and decided to open his own after receiving two business degrees.

His bachelor’s degree in management and information systems from the Wayne State School of Business Administration, along with a graduate degree from Lawrence Technological University helped prepare him for his newest venture.

“I’ve worked in the business all my life,” says Eid. “Currently, my parents own Pita Cuisine, a Lebanese restaurant in Warren, and my family has owned other restaurants throughout the years; so it’s in my blood.”

Having craved lighter fare as an undergraduate, Eid said he often just wanted a bowl of hot soup while on campus. His new eatery offers the sustenance necessary for students and community members and is a departure from fast-food burgers and pizzas that can be high in calories with little nutritional value.

Salads, soups and sandwiches
Salad 101 features a self-serve salad bar, freshly made ready-to-go salads and a variety of daily soups. Gourmet pita and panini sandwiches are served on wholesome wheat or white bread. Some of the sandwiches are dressed with Eid’s signature 101 sauce, while others include homemade hummus and tabbouli. Fruit salads, baked goods and Warrior combo specials are also on the menu.

Eid plans to hold a grand opening in September, possibly during Welcome Back Week. At the grand opening, patrons can enjoy free samples of rice pudding. A date for the event will be announced in Life@Wayne."

http://life.wayne.edu/article.php?article=1011

Salad 101
5122 Anthony Wayne Drive
Detroit , MI 48202
(313) 833-0000

Or FAX your order to: (313) 833-0012

WSUSALAD101@gmail.com

Winter Hours
Monday - Thursday from 10 am to 11:00 pm
Friday 10 am to 8:00 pm

Summer Hours
Monday - Thursday from 10 am to 8:00 pm
Friday 10 am to 5:00 pm