The annual meeting of the ICTP Steering Committee took place on 20 November 1998. At the meeting, committee members, representing the Centre's primary sponsors (the Italian government, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and the International Atomic Energy Agency), approved the Centre's budget restructuring proposal. The new approach will emphasize programmatic responsibilities by including budget lines for each of the ICTP's major research and training activities. On another note, the Director has approved a plan to remodel the Centre's cafeteria in the Main Building. The existing "food line" will be replaced by "food islands" designed to improve both the service and quality of food. The remodelling is scheduled to begin this month and to be completed by early next year. Buon appetito.