2023年10月24日——想吃沙拉三明治? 我很想吃鹰嘴豆泥? The Halal Shack is the latest addition to Marist’s on-campus dining options to satisfy your palate. 

Inspired by New York City street food, The Halal Shack opened on Oct. 4, and features a fusion of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine with an American twist. 

It’s the newest dining option in the North End’s McCormick Hall, which also features Chef Jet Asian cuisine, Yella的汉堡, 潜艇, 和摇, and a variety of options from York Street Market. All of these vendors are part of Marist’s new and enhanced food services collaboration with partner 美食餐厅.

Bowls prepared by The Halal Shack in McCormick Hall. Photo by Nelson Echeverria/bet亚洲365欢迎投注.

Offerings at The Halal Shack include rice bowls, 沙拉碗, 和皮塔饼, as well as creative takes on the more traditional dishes like the fries bowl and Naanarito (Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fillings and toppings wrapped in Naan bread, 玉米煎饼风格).

“学生们, 教职员工将享受新鲜, scratch-made recipes with authentic flavor profiles,Jamal Rasoully说, Halal Shack的创始人兼首席执行官.

Students who tried the food had positive reviews.

“沙拉三明治完美无瑕, and the sauces are all very unique and flavorful,24岁的Isabelle Liberos说. “The pita bread with hummus was super good and it reminds me of Halal restaurants that I have had in Poughkeepsie.”

“I think having The Halal Shack is a great way to experience different styles of food without having to leave campus,24岁的夏洛特·格林说. “My personal favorite is the pita wrap.”

清真小屋团队的工作人员. Photo by Nelson Echeverria/bet亚洲365欢迎投注.

虽然票价很有趣，也很有创意, the vendor takes its role as a strictly Halal kitchen very seriously. Employees at The Halal Shack go through rigorous training and the food service area is maintained as to adhere to the cultural requirements of Halal food. 

“Every effort is made to ensure that everything coming off the line is accurate, 符合清真标准，美味可口,拉索利说.

Additionally, the vendor aims to source its food locally whenever possible.

“Gourmet and The Halal Shack partner with local purveyors to source our food,丹尼斯·莱斯特兰奇说, Vice President of Operations for The Compass Group, 美食餐厅的母公司. “给n the seasonality of the Mid-Hudson region, local sourcing is not always available, but we strive to incorporate as many products as possible that are locally- and responsibly-sourced.”

If you’re not familiar with Halal food, The Halal Shack describes it as akin to “Kosher, 但是用奶酪.”“清真,” an Arabic word translating to “permissible” in English, indicates that this food is sourced and prepared according to dietary guidelines that ensure its quality and the humane treatment of the animals it comes from.

“We heard from the surveys last spring that students were looking for more diverse food options on campus,马特·麦克马洪说, Associate Dean of Operations and Facilities. “As part of the vision to introduce new dining concepts that provide distinctive experiences, 促进学生健康, and contribute to a sense of belonging, The Halal Shack is an important enhancement to the dining program.”

除了清真小屋, there are lots of other delicious and nutritious options in the north end’s McCormick Hall. 以下是一些可供选择的服务:

• Yella's: Whether you're in the mood for sandwiches, 汉堡, 翅膀, 或薯条, you can find all of your deli and diner favorites at Yella's. 另外，尝尝他们美味的奶昔!
• 大厨杰特:我在找亚洲菜? At Chef Jet you can get noodle bowls with miso or pho broths, 或者是配照烧的饭碗, 四川, 甜与酸, 或者橙姜汁.
• York Street Market: From deli sandwiches to salads, 汤, 还有巴西莓碗, York Street Market has a variety of tasty options for any time of day.

In addition to the new food options, 美食餐厅 also puts on fun themed events on campus. 接下来是10月11日的泰勒·斯威夫特之夜. 在主餐厅, with food and treats inspired by Swift’s song titles, such as the “Back to Decem-burger” and “Berry First Night” tarts for dessert. 

Marketing and 通信 intern Jadyn Lance contributed to this story.