Restaurant Week Details Announced In Hamden

HAMDEN, CT — More than a dozen eateries will be participating in the 10th Annual Hamden Restaurant Week later this month, the Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce and presenting sponsor Bankwell announced Thursday. The event will take place from Monday, Sept. 21 through Saturday, Sept. 26 and will also feature local musicians, organizers said.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Bankwell once again to make this annual event possible,” Hamden Regional Chamber President Nancy Dudchik said. “We’re glad to have them join us in showcasing all our diverse and unique eateries. It’s wonderful to have Bankwell support the community in this way. Restaurant Week also is a great opportunity for people to discover a new restaurant or revisit an old favorite for great prices and deals.”

Participating restaurants will offer either a $9 to $15 prix fixe lunch, a $20 to $35 prix fixe dinner (or both), or a buy-one-get-one option.

The 15 participating eateries are: Aunt Chilada’s, Funcle’s Café, Bomb Wings & Rice Bar, Eli’s on Whitney, Freskos, Ibiza Tapas & Wine Bar, Ixtapa Grill, Mickey’s Restaurant & Bar, Ristorante Luce, Side Street Grille, The Playwright Irish Pub, Mikro, TexiKo, Café Amici and Fresh Greens & Proteins.

The chamber also announced it is partnering with the Hamden Department of Arts and Culture, which will feature live music and entertainment at many of the participating restaurants. Hamden’s Department of Arts, Culture & Special Projects along with the Hamden Arts Commission are thrilled to be part of the Chamber’s Restaurant Week, said Julie Smith, Director of Arts, Culture & Special Projects.

“With the generous sponsorship of All American Waste, we’re able to present live musical entertainment performed by numerous Hamden musicians at the participating restaurants,” Smith said. “This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase our great restaurants and support and spotlight our many talented musicians living right here in Hamden. What a treat for all of us!”

“For 10 years, Hamden Restaurant Week has given residents, around the New Haven county area, the opportunity to enjoy the remarkable variety of cuisines available in Hamden, and to support those vital local businesses,” organizers wrote in a news release. “If there was ever a time to get out and support local, this is the year.”

To see menu options and offerings from participating restaurants and a list of the local musicians, visit here.