Diners hungry for downtown ambiance will find an abundance of satisfying and trendy selections when Lansing Community College opens its new food court this fall.
Now under construction, the
food court in the Gannon Building will feature a smorgasbord of specialty areas for a customized, culinary experience as well as nationally branded vendors including Einstein Bagels, Pizza Hut and Subway.
Food stations managed by the Michigan-based Continental Services will feature handcrafted Angus burgers, hand-cut French Fries, breakfast burrito and sandwiches, and other specialty grill items. Diners can create fresh, custom salads at a Wild Greens station, while time-pressed or snack seekers will find grab-and-go options such as frozen yogurt, fresh popcorn, pretzels and cherry and cola-flavored ices through the Retail Market Outtakes. An EVO circular grill in a global cuisine area allows adventurous palates to experience foods from around the world.
"The community is welcome to come in, dine and see the new LCC," says Director of Public Affairs Ellen Jones. "The food options are fantastic and will awe you as much as the incredibly designed space."
The food court and student commons area are part of LCC's $18.3 million renovation to the Gannon Building that includes a curving glass wall on the building's eastern side.
"The beautiful glass wall will make the building an instant landmark and help make Grand Avenue truly grand again," says Jones. "On a nice day, downtown workers may want to walk the avenue past the Accident Fund to enjoy the wonderful view as well as a spectacular lunch."
Lansing's
Granger Construction will manage the construction, while
Lansing Glass will install the curving glass wall. Viracon, a company that made the glass for the Spertus Building in Chicago, will manufacture the actual glass, with framing provided by Innovation Glass.
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