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some something different when
it comes to dining out. Howard County
Restaurant Weeks happens twice a year in
July and January and is a celebration of locally
inspired fresh, innovative chefs’ creations.
Howard County Restaurant Weeks events
typically features upwards of twenty participating
restaurants with 15 days to partake, giving dining
enthusiasts from near and far plenty of time
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can range anywhere from $10.00 to $45.00.
Restaurants will feature locally sourced
ingredients in their menus whenever
possible to include produce,
meats, game, seafood, dairy,
herbs, baked goods, wine,
craft beer and even spirits.
Vinnie Rege, Chair of Howard Community
College’s Center for Hospitality &
Culinary Studies, says “Restaurant Weeks
provides a tremendous opportunity for
people throughout Maryland who love
fresh, innovative food to discover new
restaurants and return to their favorites.”
Amanda Hof, Community Development Director
for Howard County Tourism & Promotion,
adds,“From urban foodies to suburban families,
Howard County’s diverse dining scene has
something to love for every taste and budget,
especially during Restaurant Weeks.”
The summer version of Howard County
Restaurant Weeks kicks off with the Howard
County Film ‘Feast’ival, held at Clark’s
Elioak Farm usually on the third
Tuesday in July.The event is
a joint effort between the
Agricultural Marketing
Program of the
Howard County
Restaurant Weeks
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