Decadent.
Delicious.
Delectable.
These
are just a few words your tastebuds will be shouting during Greater Valley
Restaurant Week 2013!
Do
you want to indulge in palate-pleasing Italian faire? Maybe it’s a hankering for something hot and
spicy like authentic Mexican cuisine? Or how about whetting your appetite with
scrumptious cuisine from India? Look no further because you can satisfy those cravings
and more at the hidden gourmet gems right here in the Valley!
From
Monday, October 7th, through Friday, October 11th,
participating restaurants throughout the Greater Valley region will offer delightful
deals. The participating restaurants are 121 Restaurant & Bar (Oxford), 500 Degrees (Derby), Antonio's (Ansonia), Aribella (Shelton), Center Street Social (Shelton), Focaccia's Cafe & Catery (Shelton), Hot Tamale Mexican Bar & Grill (Seymour), Il Palio Ristorante (Shelton), La Scogliera (Shelton), Marco Pizzeria & Restaurant (Derby), Molto Bene Italian American Kitchen (Ansonia), Smoke & Bones BBQ (Derby), Tavern 1757 (Seymour), The Gourmet Cafe (Derby), Vazzy’s (Shelton), and Verace Pizzeria, Market & Italian Eatery. Kim's Light Cafe (Shelton), Marco Pizzeria & Restaurant (Derby) and Smoke & Bones Food Truck (Shelton) are also offering "Small Bites" for those who need a quick meal or to go.
Here's how it works:
Dine
for $9 at Lunch is a menu of special restaurant week
items.
Restaurants will create two or three courses designed to please your palette
and your pocketbook.
Dinner is a $20.13 fixed price three course menu with most
restaurants offering a choice of menu items for each course.
Some
of the dinner entrée choices offered in 2012 included Salmon Piccata, Enchilada
Ranchero, Petto de Pollo all Milanese, NY Strip Au Poivre, Bistro Burger,
Seafood Lasagna, Tandoori Chicken even Zupa di Pesce. Not interested in the
pre-fixe menu? That’s okay. The restaurants will still have their regular menu
available.
According
to Chamber President Bill Purcell, “over the last several years, the Valley has
become a destination for a variety of culinary influences and Restaurant Week
provides an opportunity to celebrate the rich culinary offerings in the Valley.
I would urge our residents to patronize these offerings not only throughout this
week, but also throughout the year. We are truly grateful to the participating restaurants
for their hospitality and their creativity in the menu items they chose for
Restaurant Week.”
Restaurant
Week is an excellent opportunity to eat a delicious new meal for a great price.
All week long, you are invited to head out to a variety of participating
restaurants in the Valley to try a new place or visit an
old favorite for a new taste.
New
this year is “Small Bites” option that gives you the unique opportunity to get
special deals at participating bakeries, cafes, delis, coffee shops, pizza
places and others. This will include special combo meals or even discounts off
some of their specialties depending on the location. Small Bites provides customers with numerous
options for a scrumptious breakfast or even a quick lunch break on the go.
“Restaurant
Week is fun! I look forward to seeing the different restaurants involved and I
get excited once the menus are posted. I send an email out to the office and
encourage them to get out into the community and to really be a part of it,” exclaimed
Jennifer Bull, Principal with the accounting firm of Dworken, Hillman, LaMorte
& Sterczala. “It’s a good opportunity to set up lunches with business
contacts and family members. Plus it’s fun because you get back to the office
after lunch and everyone’s asking each other ‘Where did you go today?’
Curious
about that restaurant you’ve heard about or driven by all those times?
Restaurant Week is your chance to give it a try knowing exactly what you will
be spending.
Brianna
McCormack, a Shelton restaurant and student at Southern Connecticut State
University says, “Restaurant Week is an affordable way to try out new
restaurants that you haven’t been to.
The cultural varieties of restaurants that participate make it fun to
try out a new dish every day and night!
Who doesn’t get tired of the same type of food every day? Not only is
the variety incredible, but the price is just right! There are many restaurants
in the Valley that I have wanted to try but can be pricey on a college students
budget. This is the perfect week to venture out and give my taste buds a
treat!”
Here
are a several reminders from the folks at ConnecticutRestaurantWeek.com for
those of you experiencing your first restaurant week. Please keep in mind that
beverage, tax and gratuity are not included in the special pricing. There may
be some restaurants that do offer a beverage, so consult individual menus for
specifics. Gratuity, however, is never included and the wait staff works very
hard this week. Please tip generously!
Be
sure to get your reservation-making finger ready, because Greater Valley Restaurant
Week is back and if you want a table at your favorite restaurant you’ll have to
act fast! Get ready to dine and join in the celebration of all things culinary.
For a complete list
of participating restaurants and their menus, visit www.greatervalleyrestaurantweek.com. If you are looking for daily updates during the week
be sure to like the Greater Valley Chamber on Facebook or follow them on
Twitter at Valley_Chamber.
No comments:
Post a Comment