Burlington County Summer Restaurant Week kicks off this weekend and is celebrating its five-year anniversary with scores of great dishes and specials.
The weeklong celebration of Burlington County restaurants, taverns, breweries, wineries, distilleries and food trucks starts this Sunday, Aug. 18 and continues through Saturday Aug. 24.
More than 75 local establishments are participating in this latest chapter of Burlington County’s tasty business promotion. Now in its fifth year, Restaurant Week is organized by the Burlington County Commissioners, State Senator Troy Singleton and the Burlington County Regional Chamber of Commerce.
“Our Board started Burlington County Restaurant Week in 2019 to showcase all the outstanding local restaurants in this county and we’ve seen the promotion grow and become more successful each year,” said Burlington County Commissioner Director Felicia Hopson. “This summer we’re celebrating more than 75 restaurants and eateries, plus a record number of specials and discounts created exclusively for Restaurant Week. We can’t wait to sample many of the great dishes, drinks and deserts Burlington County chefs are cooking up and to shine a spotlight on our county’s amazing dining scene.”
“In every corner of Burlington County, there are amazing restaurants, including many small family-run businesses whose owners and employees are neighbors, family or friends,” added Senator Singleton. “Restaurants aren’t merely places to buy a meal. They’re important gathering spots and destinations that drive people to visit local downtowns and business districts. Restaurant Week celebrates not only great food at these businesses but also the impact they have on Burlington County’s communities.”
Throughout Restaurant Week, the County Commissioners, Senator Singleton and the Chamber of Commerce will highlight participating establishments by making visits to them and posting spotlights on social media. Patrons are also encouraged to try new restaurants or celebrate their local favorites by posting about them with the hashtag #BurlcoRestaurantWeek.
Most participating restaurants and eateries have also created Restaurant Week menus, specials, unique dishes and discounts to mark the event.
Among the specials announced, Braddock’s Tavern in Medford will offer a special three-course meal selection during the week, and Robin’s Nest in Mount Holly, Marblehead Chowder House in Westampton and HoopHouse in Bordentown have also created special fixed price menus. JB Bakery in Burlington is offering a free donut special during the week, and Remix Café in Burlington is offering a banana smoothie to patrons who mention Restaurant Week.
Many other establishments are offering percentage discounts or other specials throughout the week.
In honor of Restaurant Week’s anniversary, the Commissioners are recognizing longtime participating restaurants who have helped popularize the event.
These participants include: Braddock’s Tavern, Medford; Carlucci’s Waterfront, Mount Laurel; Evermore Coffee Roasters, Burlington; Francesco’s Pizzeria & Ristorante Italiano, Burlington; Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant, Burlington; Healthy Garden Café, Moorestown; Joe Italiano’s, Moorestown; Luna Y Sol Mexican Restaurant, Moorestown; O’Connor’s American Bar & Grille, Eastampton; One More Bar and Grill, Tabernacle; Palermo’s, Bordentown; Robin’s Nest, Mount Holly; Taste of Soul Restaurant, Burlington; Mangia Brick Oven Pizza and Grill, Bordentown; HoopHouse Bakery and Café, Bordentown; Dooney’s Pub, Delran; Bagelati, Cinnaminson; Colonial Café, Mount Holly Blue Claw Seafood and Crab House, Burlington; Riccardo’s Pizza, Beverly.
“The participating restaurants, their employees and the residents who patronize and support these businesses have helped make this event one of the biggest restaurant weeks in the region, rivaling the ones held in Philadelphia and Atlantic City,” said Hopson.
A complete list of all participating restaurants and offers is available online at the Burlington County Summer Restaurant Week page, https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/1844/Summer-Restaurant-Week-2024 . Also be sure to follow the Burlington County Commissioners, Senator Singleton and the Burlington County Regional Chamber of Commerce on Facebook and other social media sites for restaurant spotlights, photos and videos of many of the delicious dishes local restaurants are serving.
“From cheesesteaks and wings to fusion and fine dining, Burlington County has it all. No matter your tastes, Restaurant Week is a great way to support Burlington County’s restaurants and their employees,” added Kristi Howell, president and CEO of the Burlington County Regional Chamber of Commerce. “This is a great example of the support provided to Burlington County’s businesses and why great businesses choose to be here.”