One of the

great joys of being "Foodie" is discovering

that undiscovered gem of an eating establishment that

nobody has heard of or has dreamed about trying.

But after

the discovery, you're sharply divided. Should I keep this

information to myself or share the wealth?

Fear not,

fellow Fayette foodies, I'll share the info. This month's

dining secret is... Fayette Community Hospital.

Yes, I said

the hospital. I was as skeptical as you are, but several

reports kept telling me how good the food was, so I

decided to give it a try.

My first

impression was the surroundings. This is not the hospital

cafeteria I remember. As you walk through a nicely

appointed hospital on the way to the dining area, you

pass a nice little outdoor mini-park, complete with a

babbling brook.

The area is

an ideal place to take your delectables on a nice sunny

day.

When you

enter the dining area, the room features a lot of wood

and nice upholstery. It looks far more like a restaurant

than cafeterias that I've been to.

Wander into

the food service area and a wide variety of choices

await. Just feeling like a salad? The hospital offers a

salad bar and already prepared salads.

If you're

feeling like a heartier meal, the daily luncheon specials

change. From pork chops to chopped steak and mashed

potatoes, the menu offers a little something for

everyone.

The quality

of the food is excellent and it's also quite a bargain at

lunchtime. For my money, the hospital offers an excellent

value for your food dollars in Fayette.

If you've

got a secret place you want to share, send your choice to

[email protected] .