UMaine Dining offering Taste of the World April 7
University of Maine students can enjoy authentic cuisine from France, Regional Italy and the Mediterranean at three on-campus dining locations during UMaine Dining’s Taste of the World on Thursday, April 7.
During the annual event, menus, decor and music at each dining facility — Hilltop Commons, York Commons and Wells Central — will spotlight a different culture, often in consultation with students or other resident experts from the university’s international community.
Hilltop will offer various French dishes, including beef bourguignon, chicken veronique and made-to-order sweet crepes with mascarpone and toppings.
Regional Italy will be showcased at York where menu items will include chicken scallopini with prosciutto and provolone cheese; seafood risotto; and an antipasto display of cheeses, tapenades, breads, and marinated and roasted vegetables.
Wells Central will highlight a Mediterranean Cruise sampling fare from Sicily, Lebanon and the South of France. Dishes will include lamb and turkey shawarmas, chicken coq au vin, tabbouleh, hummus, baba ganoush, olives and breads.
UMaine Dining uses local foods and produce in its recipes, including the international cuisine for Taste of the World. A part of UMaine Dining’s mission is to raise awareness of the value and sustainability of supporting locally sourced produce and products.
Although aimed primarily at resident students, anyone in the UMaine community can enjoy the all-you-care-to-eat cosmopolitan menus for $11.99 per adult; $5.99 per child 12 or under. The international fare will be served starting at 4:30 p.m. The three dining facilities will close at 2 p.m. for event preparation.