Eleven restaurants in the downtown district will be part of this year’s Regina Restaurant Week (RRW) which will feature select meals at great prices.
The Regina Downtown Business Improvement District (RDBID) proclaimed Feb. 1-14 as RRW this year.
“Pre-set menu options priced at just $20, $30 or $40 include two, three and even four-course meals,” stated RDBID. “With everything from fine dining to pub fare – whether you’re craving prime rib, smoked trout, pork loin, or tofu – Regina Restaurant Week has what you want.”
RRW was created in the winter of 2016 to encourage more business during a typically slow time of year. “After surviving two difficult pandemic years, local restaurants appreciate and need the public’s support more than ever,” stated RDBID.
The event is great news for the owner/chef of The Rooftop located on the corner of Broad Street and Victoria Avenue.
“I hope it can bring more business here because recently it was super dead,” said Jian “Marco” Liu.
“I also want to show people what I can do.”
Chef Marco says he has created a special menu specifically for RRW.
“It’s a lot different than the menu, especially the presentation,” he said.
RDBID said there will be several participating eateries offering take-out as well as dine-in options for RRW 2022.
Even though it’s almost been two years of businesses trying to navigate their way through an on-going pandemic, Fresh and Sweet co-owner, Allison Sweet, said this time of year also presents another kind of challenge for those in the industry.
“Traditionally in Saskatchewan, January and February are bit of troubled times for us because it’s super cold and people are hibernating,” Sweet explained.
“So, right now it’s just extra nice and special to see people come out and support us,” she added.
“I think this week is important for people to get out there and support local businesses, I think this will give them the edge they need to stay afloat during this trying time.”
Lori Ireland with the Regina & District Chamber of Commerce is reminding people that restaurants are doing everything they can to keep up with safety standards.
“During COVID times there’s extra procedures required you know to keep the restaurant clean, you know COVID friendly,” Ireland said.
“There’s extra work for the folks at the restaurant you know checking the vaccines,” she said.
Ireland adds since Regina offers a wide variety of restaurants, the city is home to some of the best dining establishments in the province.
Find more information on RRW and which restaurants are participating on the Regina Downtown website.
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