Tis the season for Summer Restaurant Weeks

Restaurant Weeks are here and lunch, brunch and dinner specials abound and run through August 8^th.  Here are some on my picks:

HOWARD COUNTY RESTAURANT WEEK  July 23 – August 6^th

Ananda for  atmosphere and new age Indian cuisine

The Turn House for great patio dining

Grille 620 because you are a winner with anything Chef Fabio Mura prepares – call the restaurant for the menu because it isn’t posted on Howard County’s Restaurant Week page

BALTIMORE CITY RESTAURANT WEEK  July 27 – August 5th

If Italian is your thing – good menu selections can be found:

Sotto Sopra Restaurant

Cosima

Germano’s

Do you want dinner with a view – consider

The Boathouse

Gunther & Co – stunning interior and beautiful deck – added bonus, free parking

BALTIMORE COUNTY RESTAURANT WEEK  August 3^rd – August 18^th

My number one pick for a beautiful drive, patio dining and a menu selection I personally find appealing

The Manor Tavern

Restaurant Weeks afford you the opportunity to taste test new restaurants or support your favorite dining spots.   

Again, I will express my pet peeve for restaurants who invest in being part of Restaurant Week and don’t put up their menus – why bother participating.

There is a new restaurant in Little Italy: Atelier de Culinaire

) Stratford University – School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality has officially opened their own restaurant, Atelier de Culinaire, in Baltimore’s Little Italy at 806 Stiles Street and is running a grand opening special for $25, plus tax & gratuity, for a three course dinner including a non-alcoholic beverage.  All additional items are at listed menu prices.   The grand opening special will run through Friday, August 3^rd – be sure to mention the soft opening special when making your reservations and upon your arrival.   Atelier de Culinaire will serve the public Wednesdays through Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.  They will be adding a Sunday Champagne Brunch as of August 12^th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Read the full story at Baltimore Post Examiner - Dara Cooks