Market Creations

I tried this restaurant based on the one existing review.  I can't say I was disappointed, but doubt it deserves 5 stars.  On the upside - it's especially good if you're with a group where some want sandwiches, others salads, and others a hot entree.  In addition to the salad bar and hot buffet there is a sandwich grill that was producing some pretty good looking items.  From the hot buffet, I tried the MC wings, which were scrumptious with plenty of meat; combo fried rice was just fine, and the orange chicken was also good.  Like the orange chicken, the chicken tenders seemed to have been made in the kitchen with actual chicken breast instead of "flaked, formed and breaded" stuff.  From the cold table I had chopped salad (the bacon bits gave it a bit of an odd taste) and caprese salad, which was disappointing because the tomatoes were not very good.  There was no iced tea, I guess because summer's over; but there was a good selection of sweets.  The dining area is very pleasant, with both tables and conversation seating areas, and it was pleasantly quiet.  On the downside: the buffet lunch at $6+ per pound is not a bargain -- unless you have just a light salad and maybe a couple of wings, it's going to be tough to get lunch and a beverage for under $10.  The meal I described above was 1.9 pounds, bringing the tab to over $14 including my small size fountain beverage.  To get to this particular location, which is in the Dirksen Federal Courthouse Bldg., you do have to go through security - metal detector and all.

I was really impressed with the food selection here. They have a salad area and a hot food area.  There's even dessert for those that crave sweets.  The food is all priced by weight at $6.35/lb.  They have plates and also carry out boxes in case you need your food to go.  They have a large seating area with plenty of seats.  The food is also very healthy too because they advertise their food as being MSG/Trans fat free and have organic selections.  Even their containers are biodegradable.  My new go to place!