Campus Diversity/Restaurant Scene

How to feel more at home, when you are away from home

Towson students:

• Do you miss home?
• Are you a stranger in a strange land?

I have been spending time regularly on this campus and it certainly has the “feel” of a diverse campus.

With 30% minorities, out of a student population of just under 20,000 that converts to a great need for  restaurants that cater to all ethnic groupings so they can achieve that sense of home, when they are far away.

For all those who are longing for that feeling of comfort  that only foods from your ethnic background will satisfy, I offer the following:

Chinese food

Jumbo Seafood

48 E Sudbrook lane

(410) 602-1441

Pro: good food, homey feeling

Con: located in tacky strip mall in suburbs

Olive & Sesame;

2 W Pennsylvania Ave.
(410) 494-4944

Pro: Close to campus, food is great.

Con: Trendy feel, nothing like home

Middle Eastern food

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Helmond

806 N. Charles Street

410 752-0311

Pro: Owner is brother of Hamid Karzai, president of Afghanistan. Great food. Great area of downtown, near Mt. Vernon.

Con: Far from campus

Lebanese Taverna

719 S. President Street

410 244-5533

Pro: Hip downtown local

Con: Pricey and nothing feels like home

Eastern European dining:

Neopol

529 E Belvedere Avenue

Belvedere Square

410 433-7700

Pro: Great food, great location, close to campus.

Con: Limited hours, in market area

Greek food:

Acropolis Restaurant

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4718 Eastern Ave

410 675-3384

Pro: Owners are the real deal, authentic Greek cooking

Con: Far from campus

Ikaros Restaurant

4805 Eastern Ave

410 633-3750

Pro: Authentic Greek, fresh food

Con: Far from campus

So don’t be afraid to venture away from your safe campus!  Get out and find  the comfort food that will take you home again.