The time is here! Eat, Drink, Restaurant Week has arrived in the Triad.

Now, I know I mainly focus on WSNC restaurants but this event is everywhere in the “Triad” and Triad-Adjacent locations.

What is “Eat, Drink, Restaurant Week” you may ask?

It’s basically a competition between area restaurants. Is there a prize? There is… that prize is bragging rights. You want to say your restaurant is the best at what you do and you want it to come from customers and not just you saying you are, right?  That’s what is happening here. But, that’s not all. “Restaurant Weeks” are a perfect way for you to get your culinary feet wet with a restaurant or cuisine you have maybe been wanting to try but not ready to jump in for the price. And, maybe you want to introduce your family to your favorite place, but don’t know that it’s right for them? Whatever the reason, it’s meant to be fun while getting the establishments some recognition and love, and providing you a good meal, all at the same time.

Each restaurant will have a QR code for you to vote for them. It should be on a table tent or equivalent so you can vote while you’re there. This eliminates folks just going on and voting. The point is to drive business.

These restaurants will be competing in three different categories, so a fast-casual restaurant needn’t be outshined by a prestigious fine dining establishment. I’m going to highlight them so you know right away. The meals will be capped according to the category the establishment falls under. You can add to it for a nominal charge, I believe but the dish itself is capped at the category’s assigned price. There are no substitutes and when a restaurant sells out of that dish, there isn’t a replacement meal for it. So, it’s first come first served.

First, is the Fast-Casual category. These restaurants will be providing a meal capped at $10.

• Greenfield’s Deli & Bagel in Greensboro
• Culver’s  in Winston-Salem
• Wallburg Grill & Pizzeria in Winston-Salem/Wallburg
• Pour Folk Provisions Co.  in Lexington
• Ketchie Creek in Clemmons
• The Factory in Lexington
• Wicked Taco  in High Point
• TIffanys Bar & Grill in Denton

Next, is the Casual Dining category. These restaurants will be providing a meal capped at $15.

• Blue Agave Mexican Grill in Greensboro
• Little Richard’s (I am unsure if it is only the Bar-N-Que in WSNC or all of the local locations)
• The Carriage House in Winston-Salem
• Monte De Rey (K’ville)
• Midtown Café & Dessertery in Winston-Salem
• Mediterraneo Pizza & Grill in Clemmons
• The Humble Plate in Lexington
• Xcaret Mexican Grill in Winston-Salem
• Camel City BBQ in Winston-Salem
• Davie Tavern in Advance
• Alma Mexicana in Winston-Salem
• The Porch in Winston-Salem
• Simply Sonya’s in Winston-Salem
• Tanglewood Pizza Company in Advance
• Black Powder Smokehouse in Jamestown
• The Flying Pig in Asheboro
• Luxe Soulfood & Cocktails in Greensboro
• District 924 in Winston-Salem

Finally, we have the Fine Dining category. These restaurants will be providing a meal capped at $25.

• Sophie’s Cork & Ale in Lexington
• Marisco’s Marlin Bar &  Grill in Winston-Salem
• DI Valletta Restaurant @ Grandover Resort in Greensboro
• The Prescott in Kernersville.

There you have the roster and lineup of culinary deliciousness to choose from, nosh, imbibe, enjoy, share, and vote. Take pictures! Use the hashtag “#eatdrinkrestaurantweek”. Tag @manwhoatethetown me in your pictures! Tell me what awesome delights you’re trying.

Bon appetit!