About Chicago Restaurant Week: If you are a foodie and are in Chicago this February, you're in for some good news. Chicago's annual Restaurant Week 2012 kicks off on February 17 and will last for 10 days through February 26 with over 200 restaurants offering special prix fix menus starting at about $22. This is a great bargain considering that some of Chicago's top restaurants will be showcasing their best dishes and spirits with three-course lunches and dinners. Participating restaurants will offer lunch, dinner, or both at their discretion. Chicago Restaurant Week is a member-based program designed to promote the restaurant industry and drive traffic to participating establishments during a typically slow time of year (winter in Chicago). Restaurant Week is organized by the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau.
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How to Participate in Chicago Restaurant Week: Nothing is required for participation, but according to the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau, it is strongly recommended that diners make reservations in advance. To make a reservation, diners may book through EatItUpChicago.com or call the restaurant directly. All participating restaurants should provide diners with their special Restaurant Week Menu; if the menu is not provided upon seating, please request the special menu.
Chicago Restaurant Week Dates: February 17 - 26, 2012
Chicago Restaurant Week Prices: Over 200 Chicago restaurants participating in this year's Restaurant Week offering a set prix-fixe menu of 3 courses for $22 at lunch; $33/$44 at dinner. (Beverages, tax and gratuity are not included.) Many of the restaurants participating this year normally have entrée selections over $20, thus Restaurant Week provides an affordable opportunity to eat at some of Chicago's best restaurants. (Suggested reading: The Ultimate Chocolate Cake l Chinese New Year Traditions l How to Start a Hot Tea Habit
Chicago Restaurant Week Participating Restaurants: Here is a list of participating restaurants, which includes links to make reservations.
Chicago Restaurant Web Site: To learn more about the 5th annual Chicago Restaurant Week, visit the Chicago Restaurant Week Web site.
About Chicago Restaurant Week 2011: Chicago Restaurant Week 2011 proved to be the most successful Restaurant Week yet, according to the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau, which also said, "With 207 participating restaurants throughout Chicagoland, we saw an increase in participation over last year by 17%. The economic impact of the promotion was $19.68 million, serving 377,000 diners over the course of 10 days."
