Houston Restaurant Weeks announced yesterday that in response to the overwhelming success and positive feedback, HRW will extend through the end of September beyond its usual Labor Day end date. The decision to extend stems from the positive economic impact HRW has had on the restaurants and all industries that support them. For thousands of Houstonians, Houston Restaurant Weeks provides a passport to over 200 of the city’s top restaurants and award-winning chefs. Diners will be able to continue to enjoy specially priced, multi-course prix-fixe menus for brunch, lunch and dinner, with take-out and delivery options added this year!
Although COVID-19 has impacted the restaurant industry immensely, it has not stopped diners and restaurateurs from making the most of these unprecedented times. Now more than ever, the restaurant community is embracing Houston Restaurant Weeks as a timely opportunity for Houstonians to support local restaurants with dine-in, take- out and delivery. New this year is a $1 per meal donation to benefit Houston Food Bank, as well as options for take- out and delivery.
“I am humbled and in awe of what has happened for restaurants here in Houston this past month,” said Katie Stone. “HRW came this year at a time that could not have been more crucial, and I am so inspired and so grateful to be able to continue my mother’s cause of feeding families in Houston.”
Diners can visit the HRW website here to view the extensive list of restaurants that are committed to participate in the fundraiser, along with their Houston Restaurant Weeks menus. From fine dining to casual neighborhood restaurants, diners can sample some of the best Houston’s culinary scene has to offer. Some participating restaurants may require reservations, although walk-ins will be accepted at most locations. This information will be noted on each restaurant’s menu page on the website.
Founded in 2003 by volunteer Cleverley Stone, Houston Restaurant Weeks has raised over $16.6 million for the Houston Food Bank. This has enabled the Food Bank to provide almost 49.8 million meals for Houstonians who are food insecure.
Houston Restaurant Weeks will carry on in memory of founder and owner, Cleverley Stone, who recently passed away following her battle with cancer. It was Stone’s intense drive and passion for Houston Restaurant Weeks that carried her during her illness. Stone’s final wish was that Houston Restaurant Weeks continue in perpetuity in her name. With her beloved restaurant industry hit hard by the COVID-19 global pandemic, Stone knew the upcoming Houston Restaurant Weeks would be one of the most important ever, and she asked that the community support local restaurants and ultimately the Houston Food Bank.
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