Columbus Restaurant Week 2009: March 9 - 15
Nearly a year and a half ago, many Columbus Undergrounders were drooling at the idea of Columbus having its own annual Restaurant Week event. Well, the wait is over.
Dine Originals Columbus has more than 40 local, independently-owned restaurants who are participating in Columbus’ first annual Restaurant Week running March 9th through March 15th. Each restaurant will be offering a discounted fixed-priced menu to allow diners throughout Central Ohio to try out some new places and take advantage of some great deals. More information will be available online soon at DineOriginalsColumbus.com.
Press Release:
Dine Originals Columbus Brings City’s Inaugural Restaurant Week
More than 40 Central Ohio restaurants have prepared a package to stimulate taste buds without creating a deficit.
Presented by Dine Originals Columbus, the city’s inaugural Restaurant Week offers diners the opportunity to enjoy dining out at more than 40 participating local eateries at a special price. From March 9 – 15, each restaurant is creating fixed-price menus ( $15 at some restaurants, or $30 at others) allowing diners to enjoy wonderful food at a very reasonable rate.
“Whether you want to try a new restaurant or treat yourself to a favorite, Restaurant Week is a great opportunity for residents and visitors alike to sample the culinary skills of Columbus chefs,” said Diane Warren, president of Dine Original Columbus.”
“Independent restaurants define the culinary diversity and culture of a city and this is a wonderful way to showcase the varied and unique restaurants in Columbus,” added Warren who is also the owner of the popular Katzinger’s Delicatessen.
Taking advantage of Restaurant Week is easy. Diners simply go to or make a reservation at a participating restaurant (it is strongly recommended that guests make a reservation at those restaurants that accept them). Participating restaurants and their Restaurant Week menus are available at DineOriginalsColumbus.com along with contact information for each restaurant.
“It is wonderful Dine Originals can bring this to Columbus,” said Warren. “Major cities throughout the country have some version of a restaurant week, some even twice a year. These events are popular because they are a win-win for every one. With such inviting prices diners have the opportunity to dine someplace new or return to a favorite normally reserved for special occasions, and restaurants have the opportunity to increase their business and introduce themselves to new guests.”
Dine Originals Columbus has 42 member restaurants, including The Worthington Inn, The Refectory, Barcelona, Due Amici, Katzinger’s Delicatessen, The Clarmont, Rigsby’s, Columbus Brewing Company and many others.
Dine Originals Columbus started in the spring of 2003 to promote and support independent restaurants and provide their customers with a unique and positive dining experience. For more information about Dine Originals Columbus please visit, www.DineOriginalsColumbus.com.
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February 18th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
It is about time!!! I’m so excited to see what the different restaurants have to offer. I hope they post some info about it soon on their websites so I can start reserving! :)
February 18th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
Can’t emphasize how excited I am about this event. We have some amazing restaurants in this city.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
This is exciting for those of us on limited incomes! About time.
February 18th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
This is sawwwwwwwweeeeet!
February 18th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Can’t wait, I’ll be eating well that week!
February 18th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
This is great! I used to love the 2 restaurant weeks a year when I lived in DC. I’m sure we’ll all enjoy it, and let’s all approach any restaurants that aren’t on the list to participate next year!
February 18th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
I have enjoyed so many great meals during NYC restaurant week. I am glad DineOriginals will bring us the same opportunity here in Columbus. Hopefully the downtown crowd will make the trip to taste Chef Tom’s cooking at The Worthington Inn - I think it is top three in the city.
February 18th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
snoggins.
and new, $30 snoggins!
(note : not really).
February 18th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
Really looking forward to it! I’ve always wondered why Columbus hasn’t embraced the “Restaurant Week” concept, thrilled to see it finally come to fruition.
February 18th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
I m saving coin just for this week
February 18th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
i am thrilled to see this happening. i can’t wait to try some of the places that i haven’t been to before as well as some of my old favs.
February 18th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
Sounds Like a absolutely great event! very glad to see this is actually happening. I’m all for supporting independents. :-)
February 18th, 2009 at 11:44 pm
I’ll be saving up for this. Alcohol be damned.
February 20th, 2009 at 1:39 am
I am glad to see the idea we presented and handed to them with a nice bow over a year ago is finally being copied…it should be a great turnout!
February 20th, 2009 at 11:08 am
I believe CORA actually did the first “Restaurant Week” events around 1998-2001. But I agree that a better group of local restaurants couldn’t have been picked to take the lead on getting this event going again in Columbus!
February 23rd, 2009 at 9:17 am
Yes, the Central Ohio Restaurant Association was first to bring Restaurant Week to Columbus about a decade ago. The Central Ohio Restaurant Association is delighted that our friends DOC are reviving the event! I can’t wait!
February 24th, 2009 at 12:12 am
FYI, there’s info online here: http://www.dineoriginalscolumbus.com/database/rw.php
And the menus are starting to appear! Four of them up so far for Handke’s, Katzinger’s, Tratorria Roma, and Z Cucina. Keep your eyes peeled throughout the week for more updates!
February 25th, 2009 at 1:47 am
Five more menus have been posted: Columbus Brewing Company, Betty’s, Figlio, Shaw’s and Vino Vino.
Who’s getting hungry? :D
March 3rd, 2009 at 9:19 am
From Today’s Dispatch:
The more than 40 members of Dine Originals Columbus are celebrating their first Restaurant Week next week with three-course menus for a single price.
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