Wilmington’s Restaurant Week quietly kicked off this week and runs through Friday. The annual event follows the format standard format of $15 two-course meals at lunch and $35 for two-course dinners.
Restaurant Week has kept a relatively low profile over the years, since it is limited to dining spots in the city itself. It also comes a period of foodie events that include the Meals on Wheels benefit and the Mid-Atlantic Food + Wine Festival
This year, Restaurant Week was expanded to include the western side of the city. The event had previously been limited to downtown and the riverfront. Sixteen restaurants are participating.
Restaurant weeks present a challenge and opportunity for dining spots. Meeting the price points is not easy and picky diners who are not happy with service or food quickly turned to Yelp or other online sites to air their views. On the plus side, the week offers a chance to make first-time diners into regulars.
