Fox Cities Restaurant Week: Announcing the first-ever Fox Cities Restaurant Week

Media Contacts:

Samantha Dennis

Phone (920) 931-4131

samantha@styledaccordingly.com

Alison Mayer

Phone (920) 915-4389

fiebig.alison@gmail.com

Eat, drink and be merry starting Thursday, August 27 through Thursday, September 3

APPLETON, Wis. – A group of local volunteers has planned the very first Fox Cities Restaurant Week, which will start on Thursday, August 27 and run through Thursday, September 3.

Participating restaurants throughout the Fox Cities will be offering price-fixed, three-course menu options: $12 for lunch, and $25 or $35 options for dinner. The offer excludes beverages, tax and gratuity. No tickets, coupons or cards are required for redemption.

“The goal is to amplify the awareness of the vibrant, local dining scene in our community and inspire individuals to experience and enjoy new – or their favorite – restaurants,” says Samantha Dennis, event lead. “It is also an opportunity for restaurants to show off their culinary creativity and customer service.”

Participating restaurants include:
* Antojitos Mexicanos
* Apollon Restaurant
* Appleton Beer Factory
* Basil Café
* Beefeaters
* Carmella’s an Italian Bistro
* Cena
* Fox River Brewing Company
* Fratellos Waterfront Restaurant
* Gather Americana Restaurant
* GingeRootz Asian Grille
* Good Company
* Greene’s Pour House
* IL Angolo Resto-Bar
* Katsu-Ya
* Mark’s East Side
* The Melting Pot
* Mi Casa Mexican Grill
* Nakashima
* Old Bavarian Brau Haus
* Osorio’s Latin Fusion
* Pullmans
* Rye
* SAP Brunch, Brown Bag & Bakery
* Spats
* Solea Mexican Grill (Neenah, Menasha & Appleton)
* The Source Public House
* Stone Cellar Brewpub

The complete list of participating restaurants and their hours of operation are posted http://www.restaurantweekfc.com, and their menus will be available online by the end of this week. Reservations are strongly recommended where available.

Fox Cities Restaurant Week diners will be eligible to win approximately $200 each in Restaurant Week certificates by filling out a Fox Cities Restaurant Week survey card at participating restaurant. Winners will be drawn and announced in the days that follow Restaurant Week.

Diners are encouraged to share their experiences and post photos of their meals using the hashtag #foxfoodie. Like and follow Fox Cities Restaurant Week on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@foxfoodie).