Lifestyle

Have you been meaning to try that trendy restaurant that you've read about or hungrily listened while your girlfriend raved about it? Well, get your appetite ready, because both Boston and Worcester Summer Restaurant Weeks kick off this month!

What is Restaurant Week?
Many of the restaurants in the area participate by offering us a prix-fixe menu, where you can choose an appetizer, main entree, and dessert to sample the restaurant's cuisine.

It's a good way to check out a restaurant you have been interested in, and you won't be afraid that you'll break the bank. A lot of the restaurants will have a menu on-line so you can see if anything whets your appetite right away! Keep in mind that many will also have other dishes not necessarily listed on the web.

BOSTON
DATES:
Sunday, August 9 through Friday, August 14
Sunday, August 16 through Friday, August 21

PRICES:
Three-course Prix-fixe Lunch Menu: $20.09
Three-course Prix-fixe Dinner Menu: $33.09

ONLINE:
http://www.restaurantweekboston.com/
You can narrow down your search by neighborhood and even reserve a table right on-line!

WORCESTER
DATES:
Sunday, August 3 through Friday, August 14

PRICES:
Three-course Prix-fixe Lunch Menu: $14.09

Three-course Prix-fixe Dinner Menu: $20.09

ONLINE:
http://www.worcesterrestaurantweek.com/
The site is not as intuitive as the Boston one, and you may have to navigate to the restaurant's web page via the link above to determine if dinner and lunch are offered.


RESTAURANT WEEEK TIPS
>Make sure to make your reservation early.

>If you're going to lunch, be sure to check the time for when lunch ends and dinner begins.

>Look for wine-pairing menus to compliment your experience.

>Try a dish that you may normally not order.

>Indulge!

Be sure to share any recommendations in the comment section!