Mayor Bowser Encourages Washingtonians to Support Local Restaurants During Winter Restaurant Week

(Washington, DC) - Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) are encouraging Washingtonians to support local restaurants during Winter Restaurant Week. Special deals are taking place across the city from Monday, January 27 through Sunday, February 2.

"Winter Restaurant Week is a fantastic opportunity for Washingtonians to experience the best of DC's culinary scene while also supporting our vibrant local businesses," said Mayor Bowser. "If you've been meaning to try out a new - or new to you - restaurant or meaning to call up a friend and ask them to get lunch or dinner­­ - Restaurant Week is a great opportunity to do those things."

This year, nearly 250 DC restaurants are participating in Winter Restaurant Week, offering multi-course brunch and lunch menus for $25 or $35 per person and multi-course dinner menus for $40, $55, or $65 per person. Many restaurants will also offer cocktail, wine, and non-alcoholic pairings.

DC restaurants newly participating in Winter Restaurant Week this year include:

"Restaurant Week is a great way for residents and visitors to revisit favorite spots and discover new ones in neighborhoods across the city," said Shawn Townsend, President and CEO of the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington. "With more restaurants participating than ever before, Restaurant Week highlights the strength and creativity of our dining industry. We encourage everyone to get out and enjoy good food and unique experiences that make dining in DC so special."

Residents can visit ramw.org/restaurantweek to learn more about participating restaurants, special menus, contact information, and how to make a reservation.

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