Posted: Jan 13, 2012 7:58 PM CST
Updated: Jan 16, 2012 01:13 AM CST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -
Restaurant Week kicks off Monday with deals for diners at dozens of area restaurants.
Sponsored by Nashville Originals, Restaurant Week is held twice a year and aims to introduce diners to locally owned and operated eateries.
This year is the first year new restaurant Burger Up is participating.
General Manager Kevin Crowley told Nashville's News 2 the event is the perfect way to be introduced to customers in Nashville.
"Seeing a lot of new faces, hopefully wining over new customers, getting the word out because we don't do a lot of advertising either so it's all been word of mouth," Crowley said.
Burger Up focuses on everything local, from the beef they serve to the vegetables. Even the tables are from Middle Tennessee.
"We're a firm believer in using local products, farmers who are out there trying to make a living and just supporting people around here," Crowley said.
That stance holds true for all of the participating restaurants.
Nearly 50 businesses are participating this year, including some coffee shops and bars.
Many restaurants, including Rumba and Cabana, are offering three course meals, featuring an appetizer or salad, an entree and dessert for $20.20.
Other participants, such as Holland House Bar and Refuge and Red Pony, will offer three course dinners for $30.12.
Restaurant Week continues through Sunday, January 22.
For the complete list of participating restaurants, visit NashvilleOrginals.com.
