The first Local Restaurant Week in Western New York occurred back in March, attracting diners with the promise of good food at the reasonable rate of $20.09. The March event coincided with the original restaurant week established in New York City over 30 years ago. The September version is unique to Western New York and is billed as a celebration of the fall harvest.
According to Peter Longo, president of the NYSRA, the purpose of the event is to facilitate people going to a local, independent restaurant and celebrating, sharing, and strengthening the bond between local restaurateurs, wineries, and brewers. With more than 100 restaurants participating, Longo is projecting that the week of dining could generate nearly $2 million for the local dining scene.
The Food Bank of Western New York stands to benefit, too. Each restaurant participating in the event is being asked to make a donation to the Food Bank of Western New York.
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