Third annual event takes place August 15-24, features 39 local restaurants
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August 12, 2014
(Huntsville, AL) – Have a craving for tournedos of beef au poivre with brandy cream sauce from Nick’s Ristorante? Or what about some good old-fashioned fried green tomatoes from D’Licious Dining? No matter what your palate craves, Huntsville Restaurant Week August 15-24, 2014, is the time to find new dining dives and revisit old favorites while enjoying special prices.
The Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau, city officials and local hospitality industry leaders announced the details of Huntsville Restaurant Week 2014 at a media event Tuesday. Thirty-nine local eateries are participating with special deals for lunch and/or dinner, marking the largest Huntsville Restaurant Week to date with the highest number of participating restaurants.
Lunch specials include fixed-price selections at $5, $10 or $15 featuring a main course and appetizer or dessert. Dinner specials include selections at $10, $20 or $30 and feature a main course, appetizer and dessert. Restaurants may choose to offer any combination of the above specials. For a list of participating restaurants and their specials, visit HYPERLINK "www.huntsville.org/restaurantweek" huntsville.org/restaurantweek.
Judy Ryals, President/CEO of the Huntsville/Madison County CVB, encouraged residents and visitors alike to celebrate local dining offerings during Huntsville Restaurant Week.
“Huntsville Restaurant Week highlights the unique culinary offerings only available in the Rocket City and Madison County…and at great savings to the consumer!” Ryals said. “Our dining scene is thriving and diverse, representing a multitude of cultures and that is a big draw for leisure travelers as well as meeting attendees considering our community as their next host.”
Madison County Commission Chairman Dale Strong encouraged the local community to get out and get eating.
“This is a great opportunity to support our Madison County businesses while taking advantage of discounts and enjoying great food,” Strong said.
The official kick-off event for Huntsville Restaurant Week 2014, A Night Out With The Chefs, will feature Chef Merle Phillip (The Eaves Restaurant), Chef Chris McDonald (Humphrey’s Bar & Grill), Chef Matt London (The Bottle) and Chef Matt Martin (Jackson Center) as they share their favorite recipes to demonstrate and prepare samples for event attendees. Straight to Ale will provide craft beer samples. Host and food author/blogger from SouthernPlate.com Christy Jordan will be on hand to get to know the personal and professional sides of participating chefs.
Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Deep Roots, dedicated to increasing healthy food accessibility in under-resourced areas of North Alabama. Tickets to this event are sold out.
