Whether the kids’ trip back to school has made it tough to get away or you’ve been saving all summer to splurge on that hot new restaurant, Downtown Restaurant Week couldn’t come at a better time. The annual week-long event starts today and runs through Sunday, August 28, offering up three courses for $25. Now in its seventh year, the event draws thousands of diners downtown to check out new eateries and catch up with old favorites. And who could blame them? The deal is too good to miss.
This year, 26 downtown eateries are on the list, offering everything from pork belly to barbecued brisket, tamales to onion rings, to downtown residents and visitors alike. Been meaning to finally check out House of Savoy? A meal of steamed mussels, pan-seared cord and tiramisu await. Never had the chance to try The Dubliner? Now’s the time, as its menu tempts with a variety of tasty dishes like watermelon and goat cheese salad, Leinster house wings, heirloom tomato pasta with fresh basil and locally sourced pork chops.
With no passes to buy, coupons to remember or cards to punch, Downtown Restaurant Week is an easy way to eat well and save money. Add an extra $5 to your check, and it’ll go to Operation Food Search to provide a meal for a hungry family. Thousands of St. Louisans typically take advantage of Downtown Restaurant Week, so we highly recommend making reservations … like, now.
For a complete list of participating restaurants and their menus, and to make reservations online, click here.
This article appears in Aug 1-31, 2011.