Food Traveler Magazine Winter 2017 | Page 56

JANUARY 19 – FEBRUARY 3 (ACTUALLY 16 DAYS!) BRUNCHES, LUNCHES AND DINNERS $15 TO $35 FIXED PRICES 2018 Baltimore County, MD WINTER RESTAURANT WEEK restaurants participating. Baltimore County Restaurant Week features a variety of restaurants to suit every taste and budget. From fine dining and fusion to family dining and pubs, one can enjoy 16 days of diverse “meals and deals.” Local restaurateurs identified the slow- est weeks in the winter and summer, and coordinating with the Office of Tourism and Promotion, the County’s Restaurant Week was created in 2010. The 2018 winter promotion marks the 15 th Restaurant Week in Balti- more County, and the promotion has grown each time - this past summer marked an all-time-high with 67 Reservations can be made through the County website, or by calling a restaurant directly. For a full list of participating restaurants and menus, go to: www.Baltimore- CountyRestaurantWeek.com With great meals at reduced prices, guests can eat at several restaurants throughout the 16-day promotion. This is a great opportunity to enjoy deli- cious deals at some favorite restau- rants and to try some new ones at a discounted price. One week is not enough time for patrons to visit several Baltimore County restaurants and enjoy “meals and deals,” so the promo- tion is spread out over two week- ends and two full weeks of great dining. Restaurants are big business in Bal- timore County. According to data from the Restaurant Association of Maryland, in 2016 the food service trade was a 1.6 billion dollar indus- try in the County, providing jobs for 27,247 people in 1,600 eating/drink- ing establishments. Restaurateurs are happy to offer great meals and deals for this 16-day period. Sales are always up. Ser- vers, chefs, suppliers, and most of all the patrons – all enjoy a great time for a great price! Many restaurants gain happy, returning customers after Restaurant Week is over.