Central Street Restaurant Week Kicks Off In Evanston

EVANSTON, IL — Evanston foodies are spoiled for choice this week as 14 eateries are offering specials for the first-ever Central Street Restaurant Week starting Monday.

During business hours from April 7 to 13, foodies can experience a flavor adventure as they visit restaurants that serve everything from French to Asian food, classic comforts and global staples.

"With such a great variety of restaurants in our District, from French to Asian, Irish pub grub to Latin, American comfort food, pizza, desserts and more, we are excited to present a week of specials from 14 of our businesses, and we hope this will continue to grow as we add more restaurants to the mix," organizers told Patch.

Central Street Evanston, the nonprofit organization that manages the special service areas along Central Street and Green Bay Road, focuses on a new marketing goal each year. This year, the theme is Destination Central Street and aims to expand reach to new customers, organizers said.

The organization is always looking for ways to make local businesses shine and gave every restaurant and food/drink establishment an opportunity to join in on the week-long event. All three retail districts are highlighted, offering a variety of dining deals for prospective patrons.

"From breakfast to lunch, dinner to dessert, there’s something for everyone and for everyone’s schedule," organizers said.

The following restaurants are providing deals:

• Backlot Coffee
  • Explore new lunch menu and enjoy a complimentary small beverage of your choice with the purchase of any new lunch item. Available from 11am-3 pm.
• Celtic Knot
  • Free sticky toffee pudding dessert with the purchase of an entree
• Comida
  • Black Bean Fritters: $16
  • Picadillo Rangoon: $15
  • Chicken Verde Flautas: $16
• Curt's Cafe
  • Purchase any lunch entree and donate any amount to Curt Cafe's non-profit organization, and receive another lunch entree of equal or lesser value for free
• DeSalvo's Pizza
  • Get a free housemade cookie with the purchase of the Spring Special Pizza
• Foodstuffs
  • take 10% off your build-your-own salad and Cali bowl
• Great Harvest Bread Co.
  • purchase a warm drink and enjoy a free scone, muffin, cinnamon roll or cookie
• Hartigan's Ice Cream Shoppe
  • Enjoy daily specials
• Jilly's Cafe
  • Three course authentic French Prix Fixe meal for $55
• Leonidas
  • Take 20% off any breakfast/lunch crêpe during Restaurant Week
• Parlor on Central
  • $5 ice cream floats
• Pinto Thai
  • Purchase a dinner entrée at regular price and choose a bonus 3-piece appetizer.
  • Mention “Central Street Restaurant Week” for a special offer
• Ten Mile House
  • Spend $40 and get a free dessert
• The Fat Shallot
  • Dinner for Two at $45: Pick any two sandwiches for the main dish.
    
  • Choose One Soup: Tomato bisque or cauliflower soup
    
  • Choose One Fry: House fries, spicy sesame fries, or truffle fries
    
  • Choose Two Desserts: Jumbo chocolate chip cookie or Ice cream bar
  • New menu items available only during Restaurant Week: *Smoked pork loin with shaved asparagus, brie and dijonnaise on ciabatta roll*Cauliflower soup with curry oil and chives

Along with the deals and specials, Central Street Evanston is providing two hours of free parking along Central Street from Eastwood Avenue to Hartrey Avenue. There is no special code or meter box check-ion required.

For more information about Central Street Restaurant Week, click here.