East End Restaurant Week Will Offer New Hotel Deals

This year marks the 15th anniversary of the popular Hamptons Restaurant Week — and it's back and even better than ever.

According to a release, "the brains behind the annual promotion, Long Island Restaurant and Hospitality Group" or LIRHG, is kicking off a new and improved rendition of the event, East End Restaurant Week.

"The promotion was originally created to garner positive publicity and generate additional business for East End restaurants during a traditionally slow period and as a kick start to the spring season," the release said.

What began as a South Fork promotion was so well-received that over the last 14 years it has grown to encompass all of the East End, including the North Fork, organizers said.

“We’ve always received a tremendous amount of support from the North Fork,” says LIRHG President Steve Haweeli. “It’s time we recognize that and show our appreciation for all restaurateurs involved.”

Participating restaurants will offer a three-course prix fixe menu for $28.95 every night they are open except Saturday, when the menu may only be offered until 7 p.m.

Each participant is required to offer three options per course.

In addition, big news: The promotion will feature a new lodging component, offering an option for a discount getaway to the East End.

Each participating lodging property will offer a minimum 10-percent discount off a stay during the promotion; certain limitations may apply.

"The option to stay at one of the East End’s participating lodging properties at a discounted rate, coupled with the restaurant promotion offers a great off-season getaway to one of the most beautiful regions on the East Coast," a win-win for participants and guests alike, the release said.

The promotion has meant a boon for area eateries over the past decade, with some reporting a surge in business by more than 50 percent.

East End Restaurant Week is presented by Long Island Restaurant and Hospitality Group, the business-to-consumer promotions division of WordHampton Public Relations.

For a full list of participants and for additional information, click here.

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