Campuses cater to foodie movement by turning cafeterias into upscale eateries

There is very little parking at 251 North, one of the hottest new eateries in the region. Most patrons walk.

This pleases the proprietors — walking is healthy, environmentally conscious and in harmony with the planned rooftop garden and the restaurant's LEED Certified Silver status.

Long lines of eager foodies often form outside, which wouldn't be unusual for a trendy new dining spot except that 251 North is not in Adams Morgan or Georgetown. It's at the University of Maryland in College Park, amid a cluster of towering dorms.

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Mary Beth Sheridan 08 Oct, 2011

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