Students in the West Virginia University Reed College of Media are inviting the community to rediscover downtown Morgantown by embarking on a culinary adventure.

Community members will have the opportunity to sample cuisine from more than a dozen downtown restaurants during the first-ever Morgantown Eats: A Culinary Crawl on Dec. 6. Self-guided tours will be available starting at 3 p.m. Groups will start the tour at the Monongalia Arts Center, which is located at 107 High St. Participants will be provided with a list of restaurants to tour, as well as a map to help avoid directional confusion.

The idea for the walking food tour was conceived by 20 students from the WVU Reed College of Media in partnership with Main Street Morgantown, Morgantown Social Networx, the Monongalia Arts Center and Greater Morgantown CVB.

“Our goal is to introduce the amazing food culture we have in Morgantown to both long-time residents, as well as those new to the area,” said Geah Pressgrove, the Reed College of Media professor who is overseeing the class of student organizers. “This tour provides the food lover a unique and delicious view of downtown Morgantown.”

Participating restaurants include long-time favorites, as well as newer restaurants. Participants will kick off the event by sampling local beer and food at the MAC. They will then be invited to proceed at their own pace through the list of restaurants, sampling an exclusive menu offered by each local businesses.

It is anticipated that tours will take approximately 90 minutes to complete. Participants are encouraged to come early to enjoy all the stops. Since this is an alfresco walking tour, attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and bundle up.

Advanced tickets are now on sale for $35 at http://MonArtsCenter.com/shop. Day-of event tickets will be available for $40.

The event will take place rain, snow or shine. For more information about the tour, a list of available parking, a full list of participating businesses or to buy tickets, visit http://MorgantownEats.com.

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mm/11/21/14

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