Chicago Restaurant Week 2013

It's that time of the year again! The 6th annual Chicago Restaurant Week 2013 will run February 1-10, with over 250 restaurants participating this year (including over 25 new participating restaurants). During this event, participating restaurants will provide prix fixe meals for lunch and/or dinner at $22 for lunch and $33 or $44 for dinner. Take advantage of this opportunity to try a new restaurant, cuisine, or neighborhood.

The First Bites Bash kicks off Chicago Restaurant Week in the Great Hall at Union Station on Thursday, January 24th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. To whet your appetite for Chicago Restaurant Week, 50 of Chicago's top restaurants and chefs will be in attendance, offering sweet and savory tastings. Dirk Flanigan, Executive Chef of Henri and the Gage, will host this year's event, and a portion of the event proceeds will benefit the Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Tickets are $95, and can be purchased here.

With over 250 restaurants participating this year in Chicago Restaurant Week, there's plenty of options to choose from. Visit the Choose Chicago website where you can narrow your search of participating restaurants by cuisine, neighborhood, or meal. Still overwhelmed? Take a look at some of the newcomers to Chicago Restaurant Week:

Argent Restaurant & Raw Bar, 660 N. State Street

Baume & Brix, 351 W. Hubbard Street

bellyQ, 1400 W. Randolph Street

Carriage House, 1700 W. Division Street

Dragon Ranch Moonshine & BBQ, 441 N. Clark Street

Embeya, 564 W. Randolph Street

Flo & Santos, 1310 S. Wabash Avenue

Hash House a Go Go, 1212 N. State Parkway

Nellcote, 833 W. Randolph Street

Red Door, 2118 N. Damen Avenue

Untitled, 111 W. Kinzie Street

Make your reservations online at www.eatitupchicago.com, and happy eating!

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