'Because You Serve, You Deserve' - MWR opens new food and beverage operation in Mainz-Kastel

WIESBADEN, Germany - Community members living and working at the Mainz-Kastel Storage Station will soon have a new breakfast and lunch option.

While currently operating a food truck outside the former location of the District Breakfast and Lunch, a new Wiesbaden Family and MWR contractor has been busy renovating Building 4019 in preparation for the opening of Cristobal in late December.

"Our goal was to not leave the Soldiers without any food or drinks during the renovations," said Cristobal Manager Khaled Ezzedine. "We're currently providing that service with our food truck while renovating the building. We're offering different hot and cold sandwiches, sweet things such as doughnuts and muffins, and different hot and cold beverages."

The Cristobal manager said that once the renovations are completed, the Food Truck will be removed.

"We hope to have the main café room open shortly after Christmas featuring the same offerings and more," he said, adding, "We'll use the holidays to finish the whole place."

With the theme: "Because You Serve, You Deserve," Ezzedine said he intends to make the dining experience a positive one for patrons. "The Soldier deserves to expect more. I want to show the customers that the moment they set their feet in the doorway - they are appreciated and will be treated well."

"His pledge to serve the Soldiers is an important point," said Mark Smith, Wiesbaden Family and MWR Business Operations Division Chief.

"We gave him notice and I was impressed with how quickly he could make it happen," said Smith, adding that Ezzedine brings years of experience to the project.

The former commercial pilot and restaurant troubleshooter managed several restaurants before opening the Backhaus in Mainz-Kastel. Now he said he is looking forward to the next challenge of serving patrons at the Mainz-Kastel installation.

"We'll be offering everything from chicken wings and burgers to daily dishes that will change, including seasonal dishes," said the 53-year-old entrepreneur. A look at the proposed menu includes scrambled eggs, omelettes, various salads, kebab sandwiches, Schnitzels and more.

"What's important for MWR is to offer patrons a rich variety. Khaled is going to bring that with various hot and cold sandwiches and lunch options," Smith said. "Our goal is to serve Soldiers locally so that they don't have to go off base to spend too much money and time away from their duty."

The Cristobal Food Truck (and eventually the new facility) is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It is closed weekends, Federal and Training Holidays.

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