Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Arizona Restaurant Week 5/13-5/22

Friday, May 13th to Sunday, May 22nd is Arizona Restaurant Week.  The Arizona Restaurant Association announced a spring restaurant week due to the popularity of the event traditionally held in September. From the official website:
"2011Arizona SPRING Restaurant Week will give local, regional and national food lovers the opportunity to enjoy a prix-fixe dinner for $30 or $40 per person (unless noted: excluding beverages, tax and gratuity) at a number of participating Arizona restaurants. Arizona SPRING Restaurant Week’s goal is to position Arizona as one of the top culinary destinations in the nation by increasing awareness of the many dining opportunities available in the state, as well as stimulating business and revenue for restaurants throughout Arizona."
You can find a list of participating restaurants here. Reservations are strongly suggested. Note that the list indicates which restaurants have vegetarian and gluten-free options as well as restaurants that include a drink in the price.