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10 International House Times If These Walls Could Talk... Enhanced Customer Service Four interactive food stations replace the single entrée server, each with the chance for food preparers to connect in conversation with residents, improving feedback loops for constant improvements. Food Variety An expanded salad bar with more options will be established to complement four food stations: convection oven station (pizza anyone?), a grill (with varying options), International Entrée (with ethnic specialties), and Seasonal Entrée. Energy and Water Efficiency New lights, plumbing fixtures and cooking stoves will enhance the sustainability focus of the remodel, which furthers our recent improvements with composting and recycling to reduce waste. Better Space and Storage use Improvements to the flow of customers and food will save time and enhance operational efficiency. Presentation Kitchen A mobile teaching and prep table will feature an overhead mirror to allow demonstrations of cooking techniques from around the world. Staff, residents and occasional celebrity guest chefs will be invited to showcase their talents. ADA Improvements & Enhanced Ergonomics Attending to the height and spacing of kitchen and serving area elements will ensure a welcoming and functional experience for all our employees and guests. Dining Commons Transformation Project Beginning in December, 2014, a dramatic multi-million dollar overhaul of the kitchen, servery and key upgrades to the Dining Hall will transform how I-House residents break bread together daily. An Elevated Performance Stage – for Cultural eme Dinners, Movie Nights and other occasions. New Sound, Lighting and A/V Equip- ment – so the voices and images we share together from around the world look and sound their best! Improvements to the Kitchen & Serving Area: Improvements to the Dining Area: Fun is always cooking at IH! You'd be surprised what you can find when you sit down for a meal at I-House. Not only can you make new friends, you can learn another language, discover cultural traditions, and might even meet the love of your life! Bon Appétit! I-House offers the chance to discover the world under one roof. Distinct cultural theme meals and celebrations take place year round for residents and the general public. Check the I-House weekly menu online for Cultural Theme meals and events if you live locally and would like to participate! ihouse.berkeley.edu/menu Theme Dinners Language TabLes romance WeekenD brunch enTerTainmenT movie nighTs barbecues Jook!