Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week extends its dining deals to TWO weeks beginning July 27!

WHAT: Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week
WHEN: NOW – August 16, 2009
WHERE: Participating restaurants in the Downtown Dining District
COST: $25 for a three-course meal
INFO: http://www.atlantadowntown.com/fun/restaurant-week

ATLANTA– Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week was extended to two weeks this year, and that still wasn’t enough! Because some restaurants were completely sold out on many nights from July 27 – August 9, and because others just wanted to offer patrons a stellar dining deal for a bit longer, the Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week $25 3-course meal deal will last for one more week with 14 restaurants in the Downtown Dining District participating.

“The restaurants received such great responses during the two weeks that most of them were excited to stay on board for another seven days,” says Wilma Sothern, Vice President of Marking for Central Atlanta Progress, which produces Restaurant Week. “The best part is that people who weren’t able to dine out the past two weeks or couldn’t get into the restaurant of their choices, have another opportunity to enjoy one of the best deals of the summer.”

For the next week, the following restaurants will continue to offer three-course meals for $25, including an appetizer, entrée and dessert: 30 Tables, BLT Steak, Café Circa, French American Brasserie, Il Mulino, New York, Legal Sea Foods, Max Lager’s American, Grill & Brewery, No Mas! Cantina, Paschal’s Atlanta Downtown, Peasant Bistro, Rise Sushi Lounge, Spoon, Terrace on Peachtree, Thrive.

No tickets needed, but reservations are suggested. The fixed price of $25 does not include beverages, tax and gratuities. You can check out the restaurants’ menus at http://www.atlantadowntown.com/fun/restaurant-week/participating-restaurants and check them out on an interactive map at http://www.atlantadowntown.com/guide/dining/restaurant-week .

Also, for one more week, you’ll be able to cool off with the Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week signature cocktail as you step out of the heat and into the restaurant of your choice. This year, The Bacardi® Dragon Berry Lemonade will do the trick with its refreshing blend of strawberry rum and fresh fruit juice. Recipe and photos available upon request.

ABOUT DOWNTOWN ATLANTA RESTAURANT WEEK
Founded in 2002 by Central Atlanta Progress and modeled after events in sister cities such as New York, Boston, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia, Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week has become the pinnacle event of the year in which metro Atlantans can experience the finest three-course menus from celebrated chefs at a special, fixed price of $25. For more information on Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week, visit www.atlantadowntown.com/HavingFun_RestaurantWeek.asp or call Central Atlanta Progress at 404-658-1877.