KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership announced Wednesday that its rescheduled Summer Restaurant Week will be returning starting on September 11.
Typically hosted in the month of July, Summer Restaurant Week is designed to invite guests from West Michigan and the surrounding areas to try featured menu offerings from downtown restaurants.
Officials say that while the onset of the pandemic initially paused the planning of this week, it was ultimately decided to host the event in September to support local downtown businesses while outdoor seating is still available for diners.
“It is more important than ever to continue to support local businesses that are the fabric of our community, and what better way to do that than by trying specially-created menu items from one of downtown’s many unique restaurants,” Partnership Communications and Marketing Manager Meghan Behymer said in a statement. “Whether you are looking to dine at your favorite downtown spot or try something new, there are so many delicious options during Restaurant Week.”
Participating restaurants are asked to create menu offerings that are available for dine-in, dine-out, and/or takeout this year. The menus are priced at $10, $25, and $35, offering something for every guest to enjoy.
New to this year is a $49 Family Meal option that restaurants can choose to offer. This option has been added due to the increased popularity of multi-person takeout meals.
In addition to food offerings, a Cocktail Competition will be available as well. Participating restaurants are crafting cocktails in partnership with New Holland Spirits and Red Bull. Diners can purchase a featured cocktail and vote for their favorite at kalamazoorestaurantweek.com.
In accordance with legislation by city officials, some restaurants will offer cocktails to-go. This comes with the implementation of Downtown Kalamazoo’s new social district and Central Commons Refreshment Area.
Each restaurant is required to follow all local and state regulations relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as CDC recommendations for safe dining practices. Diners can expect to see some modifications to the dining experience at various locations, such as menus accessed via QR codes, limited condiments and utensils on tables, expanded outdoor seating, hand sanitizing stations and more.
Menus of participating Downtown Kalamazoo Summer Restaurant Week locations can be found beginning Thursday, Sept 10 at kalamazoorestaurantweek.com/
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