Updated stations, more halal options, longer hours – Levering Kitchens has responded to guest feedback and is offering new offerings for the new school year. Hopkins Dining spent the summer testing and introducing several improvements to its Levering menus, including new stations for salads and international dishes.
According to Brandon Kelly, retail director for Hopkins Dining, these changes come after months of discussion and planning.
“We do a lot of research to be as authentic as possible,” he said. “If we’re doing international cuisine, it would be disrespectful if we did anything else.”
Updated stations include:
Caption: Red Lantern Kitchen
Picture credit: Will Kirk / Johns Hopkins University
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Mosaic Global Kitchen: Formerly the Grill Station, this new Mediterranean concept offers a selection of healthy and tasty halal proteins. The station’s menu options include Build-Your-Own Bowl (choices of gyros and shawarma, among others), grilled halloumi, and chickpea chermoula.
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Messed up kitchen: Tossed Kitchen, formerly the Fresh and Toastee stations, offers a build-your-own salad and artisan bread concept. Guests can choose from a wide selection of unique salads and bowls, toppings and homemade dressings.
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Red Lantern Kitchen: Red Lantern Kitchen, formerly the Wok Station, offers a Southeast Asian stir-fry concept. New menu items include beef and broccoli, vegan sesame “chicken” and steamed dumplings.
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Lever Taco Kitchen: This fan-favorite stop’s menu has been updated to include a selection of house-made Sonora cheese chips.
Starting this year, the Levering Kitchens will also be open until 9pm and will only offer the opportunity to share food during dinner.
Kelly said he looks forward to Homewood campus members trying these new food options, noting that they will continue to evolve and change in the coming months.
“These are brand new concepts,” Kelly said. “We’re still learning and evolving. As with any restaurant opening, what we’ll be doing in six weeks won’t be exactly what we’re doing now.”
