Jimmy Chows Down

Jimmy Chows Down at Best Deli

Looking for the best subs in town? Best Deli (formerly known as Elie's Deli) just might satisfy your cravings. Mason's food critic Jimmy Rogers checks out this campus favorite.

Jimmy Chows Down - Episode 12: Southside

By Blogger Jimmy Rogers and Connect2Mason Multimedia Director Natalia Kossobokova

Eating on campus can be boring, but it's too expensive to eat off campus all the time. That's why Jimmy Chows Down is here to help you find food that's worth eating. The new Southside Dining Center just opened, and Jimmy's here to guide you through the best and worst parts of the "new Ciao Hall."

Jimmy Chows Down - Episode 11: California Tortilla

By Blogger Jimmy Rogers and Connect2Mason Multimedia Director Natalia Kossobokova

Eating on campus can be boring, but it's too expensive to eat off campus all the time. That's why Jimmy Chows Down is here to help you find food that's worth eating and won't kill your bank account. Find out what makes this non-traditional Tex Mex restaurant Jimmy's favorite.

Jimmy Chows Down - Episode 10: Metro Silver Diner

By Blogger Jimmy Rogers and Connect2Mason Multimedia Director Natalia Kossobokova

Eating on campus can be boring, but it's too expensive to eat off campus all the time. That's why Jimmy Chows Down is here to help you find food that's worth eating and won't kill your bank account. This week he takes you to the new Metro Silver Diner to see if their promises of sleek technology and fast service are true.

Jimmy Chows Down - Episode 9: Foster's Grille

By Mason Tech Blogger Jimmy Rogers and Connect2Mason Multimedia Director Natalia Kossobokova

Looking for good, affordable food near campus? You're in luck -- Jimmy Chows Down is back from summer vacation! To kick off the new semester, Jimmy visits Foster's Grille in Old Town Fairfax to see if the Charburger lives up to its reputation.

Like what you see? Watch last semester's episodes.

Jimmy Chows Down: Season 1 Complete

Jimmy Rogers, the blogger behind Mason Tech Beat, has spent the past semester reviewing dining hotspots on and off campus in his series "Jimmy Chows Down." Filmed by Connect Mason Assistant Video Director Natalia Kossobokova and created by Connect Mason Video Director Scott Williams, the series of short videos has covered places like Damon's Express, George's and the Firehouse Grill.

The full series of videos can be seen here.

To end the semester, they have also released a set of bloopers and behind the scenes footage, seen below.

Jimmy "Chows Down" - Ep 7: George's

By Connect Mason Asst. Video Director Natalia Kossobokova and Mason Blogger Jimmy Rogers

Jimmy at George's from Connect Mason on Vimeo.

Jimmy decides to head to the third floor of the Johnson Center for a little fine-dining in the on-campus restaurant George's.

Watch the other Jimmy "Chows Down" videos here.

Jimmy "Chows Down" - Ep. 6: Sangam

By Connect Mason Asst. Video Director Natalia Kossobokova and Jimmy Rogers

Jimmy "Chows Down" - Ep. 5: Brion's Grille

By Connect Mason Asst. Video Director Natalia Kossobokova and Mason Blogger Jimmy Rogers

Jimmy "Chows Down" - Episode 5: Brion's Grille from Connect Mason on Vimeo.

Mason food service critic Jimmy Rogers visits local Mason mainstay restaurant and bar for students and alumni, Brion's Grille.

Watch the other Jimmy "Chows Down" videos here.