Raising the 'Bars'

Introducing new food and drink options

September 1, 2009

The Underground’s new sushi bar features a variety of options—raw and cooked—for students to try out. From left: Keith Bolles ’12, Alex Motiuk ’12 and Colin Trevlyn ’11.

The Dickinson community has one more healthy dining option with the opening of a sushi bar in the HUB Underground.

According to Keith Martin, director of dining services, a chef from Kachin International, based in Baltimore, will prepare made-to-order meals and grab-and-go selections. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Adam Krosnick ’13, from Cowan, Tenn., is among the first customers. He says that coming from a small town, he doesn’t get the chance to eat sushi very often. “I like it,” he says as he dips his California roll into a dish of soy sauce. “It’s a bit pricey but worth it.”

Satsuki Swisher, a retired library cataloging coordinator and part-time Japanese language instructor who now works in The Trout Gallery, has taught sushi-making classes at Dickinson. To those new to the ancient culinary art, she says, “Don’t be afraid—just try it.”

Stacks and Java

If you’re seeking something more robust—such as a double-chocolate mocha latte—stop by the yummy and new addition to the Waidner-Spahr Library. Open every day, the coffee bar in the back of the Blumberg Reading Room also features a variety of pastries and delectable desserts.

Eleanor Mitchell, director of library services, is inviting “all Dickinsonians—students, faculty, administrators, staff, alumni—to apply their creative skills to naming our new favorite place.”

The contest is open until Sept. 15. Entries can be posted in person at the coffee bar or online. The winner will receive $100 “café bucks” during a formal naming ceremony later in September.