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The event is presented by the Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau (SCTB), in conjunction with restaurant owners and operators in Saratoga County. Citizens who are seeking an opportunity to enjoy an appetizer or salad, a dinner entrée, and a dessert from a pre-set menu priced at $10, $20 or $30 (plus tax and tip) will have their chance during this once-a-year food celebration. There is also an opportunity to enjoy lunch specials for $5 or $10 (plus tax and tip).
“We created this week to highlight Saratoga’s unique, individually or family-owned restaurants during a time of year where people are out and about,” said Todd Garofano, president of the SCTB. “It’s a great opportunity for folks to try restaurants that they’ve been wanting to try but just haven’t had the chance to yet.”
Garofano added that since Restaurant Week in Saratoga has grown exponentially since its start in 2004.
“It’s exploded in growth,” Garofano said. “We actually have 52 restaurants signed up this year, and we’re thrilled with it. It’s really evolved to a county-wide event—we have restaurants participating in Saratoga Springs, Wilton, Clifton Park and everywhere in between.”
In previous years, Restaurant Week consisted of just one menu at a fixed price of $18.19 at all participating restaurants. However, last year the SCTB decided to try taking Restaurant Week in a different direction by offering three different fixed-price menus instead of just one.
“We wanted to make this a county-wide event, and [the one fixed-price option] was limiting some restaurants from creating menus to fit that price point, so we did some research from other cities that do Restaurant Week and we found a few that were doing $10, $20 and $30 offerings,” Garofano said. “In talking with some of those places, they felt they experienced a lot of growth, so we feel that having three different price points can allow people to dine at the level they want to, and it also allows chefs to get more creative with their menus within those price points.”
The SCTB is also creating opportunities for even more discount deals during Restaurant Week by partnering with 10 different hotels and motels, which will offer special rates for those who mention Restaurant Week.
“Over the last couple of years we’ve had our lodging partners participate by offering special rates during restaurant week so we could draw folks in from other distances,” Garofano said. “Folks can also register to win overnight packages with lunch and dinner included.”
The SCTB is offering three different gift packages for those interested in entering the giveaway contest. One package will give winners an overnight stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Saratoga (expires 12/31/13) including cooked-to-order breakfast for two and a $50 certificate to Sushi Thai Garden. The second package you can enter to win is an overnight stay at Hampton Inn & Suites in Saratoga Springs (expires 10/31/13) including breakfast and $50 to Three Olives Restaurant. The last and most valued gift package is the Mid-Week Romance Package courtesy of Longfellows Inn and Restaurant which includes an overnight stay, champagne and chocolates in your room upon arrival, a four course dinner for two from the a la carte menu and continental breakfast the following morning. There is no expiration and this package has a $200 value.
“We’re anticipating a great [turnout] this year,” Garofano said. “We have more restaurants signed up and we expect more diners to participate, as well.”
Those who are interested in entering the giveaways, learning more about Restaurant Week, or those who want to see a menu and list of participating restaurants and sponsors can do so at www.discoversaratoga.org/restaurantweek or by calling the SCTB at (518) 584-1531.
The 8th Annual Saratoga County Restaurant Week Participating Restaurants
November 30 - December 6, 2012
Prix fixe menus consisting of three items for one price plus tax & tip!
Three-Course Dinner | $10, $20 or $30
Lunch Specials | $5 or $10
Lunch Specials - $5.00
Cantina
Dango's
Esperanto
Izumi Asian Bistro & Lounge
Mexican Connection
$10.00
Bookmakers at the Holiday Inn
Comfort Kitchen
Dango's
Druthers
Gaffney's Restaurant
Irish Times Pub and Restaurant
Jacob & Anthony's American Grille
Lillian's Restaurant
Local Pub and Teahouse
Lucky Joe's at Saratoga Casino and Raceway
Maestro's at the Van Dam
Phila Fusion
PJ's BAR-B-QSA
Ravenous
Scallions Restaurant
Sushi Thai Garden Restaurant
The Springs
Uno Chicago Grill
Wheatfields Bistro & Wine Bar
Wheatfields Restaurant & Bar
Three-Course Dinner: - $10.00
Dango's
Esperanto
Karavalli Regional Cuisine of India
Mexican Connection
$20.00
Angelo's Prime Bar and Grill
Boca Bistro
Bookmakers at the Holiday Inn
Cantina
Capriccio Saratoga
Chez Pierre Restaurant
Chianti Il Ristorante
Circus Cafe
Dango's
Druthers
Duo Modern Japanese Cuisine
Forno Bistro
Gaffney's Restaurant
The Great American Grill
Hattie's Restaurant
Henry Street Taproom
Horseshoe Inn Bar & Grill
The Inn at Saratoga
Irish Times Pub and Restaurant
Izumi Asian Bistro & Lounge
Jacob & Anthony's American Grille
Karavalli Regional Cuisine of India
Lillian's Restaurant
Limoncello Ristorante
Longfellows Restaurant
Maestro's at the Van Dam
Nove Italian Restaurant
Olde Bryan Inn
One Caroline Street Bistro
Pasta Pane
Phila Fusion
PJ's BAR-B-QSA
Putnam's at Gideon Putnam Resort
Ravenous
Scallions Restaurant
Sperry's Restaurant
Stadium Cafe
Sushi Thai Garden Restaurant
The Springs
Three Olives Restaurant
Uno Chicago Grill
Wheatfields Bistro & Wine Bar
Wheatfields Restaurant & Bar
$30.00
Capriccio Saratoga
Dango's
The Inn at Saratoga
Jacob & Anthony's American Grille
Lillian's Restaurant
Max London's Restaurant & Bar
Mouzon House
Panza's
Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club
The Springs
The Wine Bar
Wishing Well Restaurant
