Austin Independent School District’s new executive chef, Louis Ortiz, aims to add variety to the district’s lunch menus with more ethnic food choices, as well as more locally sourced fruits and vegetables, reports KUT.org.
After surveying 300 middle- and high-school students, Ortiz found they wanted more options, including kabobs, falafel and Mexican fare such as tacos al pastor. In response, the district will roll out a new Asian-inspired salad bar in its elementary schools this month, and aims to add Vietnamese food to menus by the fall, according to the website.
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