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Mera Kitchen Collective

Name: Mera Kitchen Collective
Address: 1301 N Calvert, Baltimore, MD, 21202, US
Telephone: +14436819855
Rating: 5

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Mera Kitchen Collective is building a worker cooperative in Baltimore, serving story-worthy food from chefs from around the world.
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We opened our first restaurant in Mt. Vernon in November 2021, where we offer dine-in, take out, and catering services. Mera Kitchen Collective is a building a worker-cooperative focused on empowerment of chefs from around the world, by tapping into a shared passion for cooking, self-expression and creating community. Mera Kitchen offers Baltimore diners unique, story-worthy meals from around the world, focusing on local ingredients with an emphasis on the quality and accessibility of our products. We offer catering and take-out. Stay tuned for weekly take-out pre-orders.

09/30/2026

Join us next week as we celebrate Kena’s all-vegan menu, exploring her journey from Antigua to Kenya to Baltimore.

• Bhajias | Chickpea flour-coated fried potato, tamarind chutney & chili tomato chutney (vegan, gf)
• Guacamole | Topped with green mango salad, served with pita & carrots (vegan, pita contains gluten)
• Carrot Supreme & Kale Salad | Kale, raisins, walnuts, balsamic vin, shredded “carrot supreme” (vegan, gf)
• Roti | Yellow curry, with chickpeas, potato, corn, onion, tiny dumplings, wrapped in roti (vegan)
• Ital | Stew of pumpkin, beets, carrot, corn, celery in coconut milk, coconut jasmine rice (vegan, gf)
• Githeri & Ugali | Stew of beans, maize, sweet potato served with ugali (vegan, gf)
• Oreo & Milk | Housemade “Oreo”, strawberry soy milk (vegan)

The Story-Worthy Food series is about the human story of where we come from, how we travel, and what we carry with us. Does a conversation change what we eat? Or does what we eat change the conversation?

Each month, a different member of the Mera team will curate a special menu reflecting the pieces from their life and journey that have shaped them and brought them to Baltimore.

Kena’s menu will be served alongside our usual Mera menu and will be available for dine-in and take-out from Tuesday, October 6th, through Saturday, October 10th.

09/23/2026

On October 6th, we begin Chapter 6 of our Storyworthy Food Series with an entirely vegan menu honoring Kena and her journey from Antigua to Kenya to Baltimore. Kena joined the Mera team last year, while a senior at the Baltimore School for the Arts, and always brings her incredible energy and passion to Mera. It’s easy to feel like you’re with an old friend when you’re around her. Her menu reflects her amazing spirit and connection to the people and places she’s encountered.

“Food is a story on its own; there’s always a teller, contents, and a recipient. All together, this creates a divine connection. This week I will tell my own story.”

The Storyworthy Food series is about the human story of where we come from, how we travel, and what we carry with us. Does a conversation change what we eat? Or does what we eat change the conversation?

Each month, a different member of the Mera team will curate a special menu reflecting the pieces from their life and journey that have shaped them and brought them to Baltimore.

Kena’s menu will be served alongside our usual Mera menu and will be available for dine-in and take-out from Tuesday, October 6th, through Saturday, October 10th.

09/11/2026

On Wednesday, September 16 we’re celebrating Mexico’s Independence Day with a full day of specials created by our team 🇲🇽. This menu will be served alongside our usual menu, and will be available for dine-in and take-out, until sell-out. Plus we’ll have drink specials all day!

Menu
• Nachos | tortilla chips, queso oaxaca, salsa verde, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeno (vegetarian, contains dairy, vegan w/o dairy) +++ chicken tinga // carne asada // pepper & onion  • Birria Pizza | braised short rib with onions & cheese between griddled four tortilla, served with consomme (contains gluten, contains dairy (can be omitted))
• Elote | corn on the cob, mayo, tajin, Valentina hot sauce, cotija cheese (vegetarian, contains dairy)   • Budín De Pan | Mexican bread pudding with vanilla, cinnamon, raisins, dulce de leche, whipped cream (vegetarian, contains gluten, contains dairy)
• Melón con Leche | fresh cantaloupe juice, condensed milk (contains dairy)

09/02/2026

Join us on September 8th from 6:30-9pm for our second Community Craft Circle led by Korcelia Yamah Saygbay of Yamah & Co. ! Thanks to all who joined us last month!

This is a free event and an opportunity to meet your neighbors and craft together at Mera.

This month, Korcelia will lead a free (or pay-what-you-can) introductory punch needle class during craft night.

Free, no reservations. BYO craft supplies to share.

09/01/2026

Today, we kick off Chapter 5 of our Storyworthy Food Series, featuring Aisha’s Kuwaiti menu, inspired by memories of her childhood, enjoying bountiful meals at long tables with her entire family. The menu runs through Saturday, September 5 and is available for dine-in and take-out.

Murabyan | marinated shrimp on moong dal & basmati rice cooked with dried shrimp, spices, tomato, butter, served with tomato dakkous

“”Mu-Rabyan” means “with shrimp” in Arabic. This dish highlights Kuwait’s relationship with the sea. Personally, it reminds me of family trips to the coast, and of eating together after a swim under the hot sun.”

Today, we kick off Chapter 5 of our Storyworthy Food Series, featuring Aisha’s Kuwaiti menu, inspired by memories of her childhood, enjoying bountiful meals at long tables with her entire family. The menu runs through Saturday, September 5 and is available for dine-in and take-out. The menu runs through Saturday, September 5 and is available for dine-in and take-out.

Marqouqa Fagaa | stew of mushrooms, dried lime, ginger, tomato, torn saaj, topped with shaved truffles  “This dish goes back to the 19th century, using mainly what was available in Kuwait at the time. Fagaa are native desert truffles that sprout underground in Kuwait and neighboring regions after the winter rains. It’s a tradition to go foraging, as a family.”

Today, we kick off Chapter 5 of our Storyworthy Food Series, featuring Aisha’s Kuwaiti menu, inspired by memories of her childhood, enjoying bountiful meals at long tables with her entire family. The menu runs through Saturday, September 5 and is available for dine-in and take-out. The menu runs through Saturday, September 5 and is available for dine-in and take-out.

Gabbout | onion & sultana raisin dumplings, in turmeric & ginger tomato stew.

“These Kuwaiti dumplings in stew are a comfort food. This dish reminds me of my grandmother’s house, where it was always on the table for the weekly gathering.”

08/28/2026

Join us on September 1 for Chapter 5 of our Story-Worthy Food Series, featuring Aisha’s menu honoring her journey from Kuwait City to Baltimore.

“I grew up in an intergenerational family house in Kuwait with my grandmother, uncles, and cousins. With so many people living together, there were many gatherings over food. The long table always had food for every generation in the family: traditional dishes such as Gabbout (Kuwaiti-style dumplings), a bucket of KFC chicken, and fried Indian snacks, like samosas and pakora. That mishmash of items on one table has stayed with me. This is a sample of my childhood memories of growing up in Kuwait. Some of the dishes are traditionally Kuwaiti, and some have Levantine influence, while others carry Indian influence, since Kuwait has a long history of trade with India.”

This special menu runs from Tuesday, September 1, to Saturday, September 5. Items are available for dine-in and take-out. A limited menu with the usual Mera items will also be available. ❤️🇰🇼

08/21/2026

Chapter 5 of our Storyworthy Food Series begins on Tuesday, September 1, featuring Aisha and her journey from Kuwait to Baltimore.

In 2017, Aisha helped found Mera, and hosted the first dinner we ever had at her home with a group of 25 friends and neighbors. Nine years later, we’re excited for her to curate a special menu honoring Kuwaiti cuisine and her story.

The special menu will be available from Tuesday, September 1 through Saturday, September 5. Items will be available for dine-in and take out. A limited Mera menu will also be available.

The Story-Worthy Food series is about the human story of where we come from, how we travel, and what we carry with us. Does a conversation change what we eat? Or does what we eat change the conversation?

Each month, a different member of the Mera team will curate a special menu reflecting the pieces from their life and journey that have shaped them and brought them to Baltimore.

08/12/2026

Grab your hammers and scissors because the Mera Summer Crab Feast is on Sunday, August 23 at 12pm. Join us for dine-in or take out! We’ve been waiting for this one all summer!

Tickets are limited. Purchase via bio or at www.mera.kitchen/crabfeast.
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08/10/2026

Join us for tomorrow for the first of our monthly Craft Circle upstairs!

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Come enjoy a meal, bring a friend, and get creative while you eat.

Bring your own project or grab some materials upstairs and try something new like embroidery, mending, appliqué, patch making, crochet, punch needle, and more!

All ages and skill levels are welcome.

05/18/2026

We can’t wait for this weekend! On your way to and from the festivities, stop by Mera for our first artists market, featuring works by the amazing artists who make up our Mera team. Join us beginning Thursday through Saturday, 100% of all sales directly to artists. ❤️

Address

1301 N Calvert
Baltimore, MD
21202

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 9pm
Wednesday	11am - 9pm
Thursday	11am - 9pm
Friday	11am - 10pm
Saturday	11am - 10pm

Telephone

+14436819855

Website

http://www.mera.kitchen/

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