New University of Hartford Students were introduced to West Hartford by sampling a variety of foods from local restaurants.

by Joy Taylor

New University of Hartford Students were introduced to West Hartford by sampling a variety of foods from local restaurants. Photo courtesy of Meaghan Murphy

In an effort to showcase the great cultural variety of food available in West Hartford, University of Hartford’s International Program Administrator Meaghan Murphy brought six groups of 14 first-year students each on a “food tour” of the town.

Students were invited with the following message:

“Sample the rich cultural traditions of West Hartford as you travel through local restaurants to sample food, learn about ingredients and see how food is a powerful tool for cultural learning.  We will ‘travel to different countries’ and get a taste for the reasons behind why cuisine so greatly enriches the lives of the people preparing and enjoying it.”

The groups visited the Shish Kebab House of Afghanistan, Ichiro Hibachi & Sushi, Besito Mexican Restaurant, The Blue Elephant Trail, La Petite France, and Sweet Frog.

New University of Hartford Students were introduced to West Hartford by sampling a variety of foods from local restaurants. Photo courtesy of Meaghan Murphy

New University of Hartford Students were introduced to West Hartford by sampling a variety of foods from local restaurants. Photo courtesy of Meaghan Murphy