Syl's Chophouse in Rockdale is offering a prefixed menu at $50 per person including 12oz. ribeye and three jumbo shrimp as a participant in the Joliet Area Restaurant Week. (John Ferak/Joliet Patch )
JOLIET, IL — The Joliet Area Restaurant Week got underway Thursday, and although it's called restaurant week, the special promotion lasts more than two weeks, with the last day being April 30.
“Joliet Area Restaurant Week once again highlights some of the great culinary cuisine prepared by our local chefs,” noted Robert Navarro, President/CEO Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau. “I’m thrilled to promote these meal deals to the local and regional communities.”
The event is a partnership between the Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce, and the 23 participating businesses.
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“Joliet Area Restaurant Week is a way to support an industry that was hit hard by the COVID Pandemic with extensive shutdowns and continued capacity restrictions.” Joliet Chamber of Commerce President Jen Howard said in a news release. “It is time to visit these local restaurants to encourage and congratulate them on their survival during a difficult past year.”
Al's Steakhouse is regarded as one of the Joliet area's finest restaurants. John Ferak/Joliet Patch
According to the Joliet Chamber, the following restaurants are participating in Joliet Area Restaurant Week between April 15-30:
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K Ribs BBQ (Joliet) - Buy one regularly priced entrée, receive one at equal of lesser value for free
MyGrain Brewing Company (Joliet) - Buy one regularly priced entrée, receive one at equal of lesser value for free. Selection must be from the entrée category on the menu
Thrive (Joliet) - Thursday (4/15, 4/22, 4/29) - Enjoy a charcuterie plate on the house for each dine-in table or to-go order. Wednesday (4/21, 4/28) - Complimentary Amuse Bouche and dessert with each dine-in or to-go order.
When dining, patrons are encouraged to take a picture of their food and upload it through a unique QR code located at each restaurant. (Those taking their food to go will receive a flier with the QR code on it). Those uploading photos and completing the form will be entered to win one of several prizes, including restaurant gift certificates, hotel room nights, and more. Complete rules are available at JolietAreaRestaurantWeek.com.
Bishop's Hill Winery opened April 15 at 310 Bridge St. It's the only castle along Bridge Street, said general manager Phil Soto. John Ferak/Patch
