Hi all,

       I had the pleasure of visiting with Michele Ostrove  over at  Wings Media Network. She gave me all the juicy details of this great event that is coming up shortly here in New Mexico. This is what she had to say...

Q:What are New Mexico Restaurant Weeks?

A:New Mexico's Restaurant Weeks were established in 2010 to introduce diners and travelers to the vast array of restaurants and hotels in New Mexico.  This year's extravaganza kicks off in Santa Fe (March 4-11, 2012), and continues in Las Cruces (March 11-18, 2012), Albuquerque (March 18-25, 2012) and Taos (March 25-April 1, 2012).  Participating restaurants in other communities will join their nearest Restaurant Week.

Locals and visitors will have eight days in each region to enjoy all of their favorite restaurants and take advantage of first-class accommodations at a special value price. All participating restaurants will offer specially priced, three-course dinners for the full eight days and for the first time in 2012, many will also be offering two- or three-course lunches at value prices.

Q:Who participates in New Mexico Restaurant Weeks?

A:Many of the finest, most renowned chefs in New Mexico will showcase their culinary styles at unbeatable prices offered during Restaurant Week only.  More are being added daily to www.nmrestaurantweek.com.

What are restaurants offering during Restaurant Week?

Most participating restaurants will present a dinner option consisting of three courses (appetizer, entrée and dessert).  Dinner pricing will be individually set by restaurants within four tiers: $(under $20 per person), $$ ($21-29 per person), $$$ ($30-39 per person) and $$$$ ($40 and over per person). Prices do not include beverages, tax and gratuity.  This year, with the new "Let's do lunch" program, many restaurants will also be offering a specially priced, two-course lunch option.

Q:How do I experience a restaurant participating in Restaurant Week?

A:Some 100 restaurants throughout New Mexico are expected to participate in the 2012 Restaurant Weeks.  To make a reservation, click on the restaurant and you can connect with their website, Open Table (if they are a member), or find their phone number to call them directly. Due to the expected popularity of this event, advance reservations are strongly encouraged, but walk-ins are appreciated. There is no guarantee that walk-in guests will be accommodated.

Q:What’s the idea behind Restaurant Week?

A:Restaurant Week gives people the opportunity to try new restaurants they might have overlooked or feel they couldn't afford.  Restaurants get to "put their best food forward" in order to gain new fans and can experiment with menu items.  Above all, it showcases New Mexico as one of the world’s premier dining destinations. Thank you for helping us towards our goal!

Q:Do attendees need a ticket to attend the event?

A:No tickets are required; however, reservations are highly recommended as restaurants fill up quickly.

Q:Will the menus vary?

A:Yes! Restaurant Week brings together a variety of diverse culinary menus to suit a diversity of taste.

Q:Does the menu include a drink?

A:Certain restaurants may offer wine or a drink within this offer, but in most cases, beverages, as well as tax and gratuities, are not included.

Q:Is there a lunch option?

A:Yes!  Starting in 2012, many restaurants will be offering value-priced lunches during Restaurant Week.  The "Let's do lunch" program participants will be prominently indicated and their two- or three-course menus will be featured under each restaurant’s listing.

Q:Do you have to order off of the three-course Prix-fixed menu during New Mexico Restaurant Week?

A:No.  All participating restaurants will be offering their standard menus as well.  Diners may order a la carte from the regular menu or choose the three-course, Prix-fixed menu, which will be individually set by restaurants within four tiers:  $ (under $20 per person), $$ ($21-29 per person), $$$ ($30-39 per person) and $$$$ ($40 and over per person).

ABOUT US

New Mexico Restaurant Weeks are organized by Wings Media Network, a public relations and marketing firm based in Santa Fe.  (I am the president.)  The promotion grew out of a desire to create a new culinary event in New Mexico that would boost business in the shoulder season and showcase the region's remarkable dining to a wide audience.

Michele Ostrove

President

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NM EATS