And we're hearing about restaurants offering Restaurant Week menus and prices all month long. That's an up side of a down economy -- a buyer's market for food lovers.
But what we hear more than anything is, Where should I go?
A few suggestions are below. You'll see why.
WHERE: Gaslight Brasserie, 560 Harrison Avenue, Boston
WHY: The price of dinner includes a glass of wine.
WHERE: ROCCA Kitchen & Bar, 500 Harrison Avenue, Boston
WHY: $30.10 wines, $20.10 pitchers of cocktails.
WHERE: Buona Vita, 450 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington
WHY: 20% off wine by the bottle, a different selection each day.
WHERE: Aquitane French Bistro, 569 Tremont Street, Boston
WHY: Optional wine pairings, $18.
WHERE: Beacon Hill Bistro, 25 Charles Street, Boston
WHY: Dessert wine pairing, $20.10. Optional wine pairing, $19.
The official run-down of Restaurant Week in Boston goes like this:
WHEN: March 14 to 19 and March 21 to 26
WHEN: March 14 to 19 and March 21 to 26
HOW MUCH: 2-course lunch for $15.10, 3-course lunch for $22.10, 3-course dinner for $33.10
WHAT ELSE: The folks behind Restaurant Week have teamed up with vendors to offer special packages on theater tickets and hotels. So you can really make a night of it, from soup to nuts.