‘Windows On West Street’ To Reopen On Wednesday

MILFORD, NH - After its abrupt closure due to Covid pandemic, the student-operated restaurant "Windows on West Street" (or WOWS) is back on its feet again and the doors will officially be open to the public on Wednesday, November 9th from 11:15 to 12:15.

Operating in full swing on Wednesdays and Thursdays, culinary students are all geared up to serve quality gourmet food with very reasonable prices.

"We were sorry to have to close Windows. It is important for our students to be able to apply their learning," according to culinary arts teacher, Chef Mike Levin. "As you are aware it was not possible to operate the restaurant remotely," he quickly added.

"We will be posting our menu and schedule weekly on our school website," explained Levin in detail. "Remember the school schedule will dictate ours. From buffets to a la carte service, sandwiches, bread in a roll, breakfast pastries and desserts will be just the start of WOW’s menu selection. We will be expanding our options with catering events and special services. Hosting smaller events in the restaurant will help expand WOW’s returning guests. No job is too big or small for our students; they are up for the challenge and are eager to succeed."

For many years, WOWS has been a solid training ground for Milford High School students who want to learn the foundational steps of becoming professionals in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Students are learning food service management skills related to the operation of “Windows on West Street”, “Windows To Go” and “West Street Event Catering."

"The students create all menus, cost recipes, and are responsible not just for safety and sanitation but for marketing as well," Levin furthermore said. "Two teams of students will also be competing in the National ProStart Invitational in culinary arts and restaurant concept development."

"We look forward to re-opening for the community," replied CTE Director Samantha Belcourt. "This program is an amazing opportunity for our students to get real-world hands-on experience; Chef Levin and Culinary Arts Associate Tara Savino are doing such an incredible job."

Culinary Arts students couldn't agree more. They articulated how the program prepares them for the future because through it, they get to experiment with new recipes and techniques, which provides them with real-world skills and experience.

“I love this class," student Connor Cook spoke up. "I enjoy learning to make all types of food and learning what goes into the food we eat."

"Cooking is a passion of mine," Tyler Theriault declared. "Chef Levin has helped me improve my culinary skills."

Many of the customers who are equally excited are employed by the school district. "It is great that the MHS is reopening Windows on West Street," Darren Fleury said. "Last year the 'bowl and a roll' was fantastic, and I look forward to the soup selections coming soon, this year."

Seventh-grade teacher Katy St. George, on the other hand, shared how she was so impressed by the beautiful banquet the culinary team put together for senior night. "From set-up to breakdown, everything was seamless," she reminisced. "The delicious spread made for an extra special evening!"

"I just want to thank Chef Mike for the wonderful food his students are preparing," Jill Larro quietly expressed. "It's nice to have the quiches available and all the rest of the food for consumption and purchase!"