More than 30 restaurants will be participating in Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week, which starts today and runs through Sunday, August 24^. Perfect timing for me, since my birthday is this week!

From Glenwood South to the Warehouse district to Moore Square, now is the time to try out a new restaurant or two, or revisit one of your favorites. The choices are numerous: Italian, Moroccan, Cajun, Laotian, Indian, Mexican, Korean, Lebanese, Japanese and southern cuisines are all represented.

The restaurants will be offering prix fixe menus for dinner and are $20 or $30 per person, depending on the venue. Some are offering appetizer samplers for $15 and others will have beer/wine pairings for an additional $10. Prices do not include tax, tip or beverages, and reservations are definitely recommended!

For a complete list of participating restaurants and their menus for this savory week, check out http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/restaurant-week  If you’re like me, it will be hard to decide where to go!

Bon appétit!

Eat, drink and be merry!

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