Fall Maine Restaurant Week Scheduled for October 24-31, 2010
All Maine Restaurants Encouraged to Participate

PORTLAND, Maine — Following upon the success of Maine Restaurant Week in March 2010 and 2009 consumers and restaurants spoke up about a desire for a second week during the course of the year. October was selected as an overwhelming favorite, and in response Maine Restaurant Week will be held October 24-31, 2010 and again March 1-12, 2011.

New this fall, featured menus from participating restaurants will be searchable by categories including vegan, vegetarian and gluten free dining options, allowing diners to research restaurants based on select criteria. In addition, the restaurants are able to edit their own menus on the Maine Restaurant Week website, enabling them to adjust their menus and other details as needed, if they so choose. Also a mobile optimized site will be unveiled prior to the event, making finding participating restaurants easier from mobile phones.

Following the already established formula, restaurants will offer three-course meals priced at $20, $30 or $40 during Restaurant Week. Some restaurants will be serving three course lunchtime Restaurant Week menus for $15. Participating restaurants and special events will be announced in the final weeks leading up to the October 24-31 event.

Maine Restaurant Week is sponsored by Down East Magazine, Maine Today Media, Citadel Broadcasting, Shipyard Brewing Company and Native Maine Produce, with additional support from the Maine Office of Tourism, Maine Restaurant Association.

Restaurants interested in registering to participate in Maine Restaurant Week should visit www.mainerestaurantweek.com/regonline1011.htm. People interested in staying up to date on all aspects of the event should visit www.mainerestaurantweek.com and join the email group or call (207) 775-2126 and ask to be added to the group.