Champaign-Urbana to host 10th annual restaurant week

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - The 10th annual Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week kicks off January 30.

The week, hosted by the University of Illinois Community Credit Union, will run from Jan. 30 through Feb. 7.

It will include options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert at local restaurants across the region.

Other sponsors this year include Fever Tree, Silver Tree Bear & Spirits, Triptych Brewing, and Clanin Creative.

Vice President of Destination Branding & Development from Experience Champaign-Urbana Terri Reifsteck said, "When we started this event 10 years ago, we had 17 participants and were thrilled with how it was received. Today, we're about to cross over 60 participating restaurants that offer everything from delectable desserts to an exquisite farm-to-table experience. We could not have grown this event without the support of this community."

"Restaurant Week is a powerful example of Do Mo Good in action, supporting local businesses, strengthening our economy, and bringing people together," said Brooke Blankenship, AVP of Marketing at U of I Community Credit Union. "It's about more than great food; it's about community. We're proud to present an event that celebrates the people, flavors, and local restaurants that make Champaign-Urbana such a special place to call home."

Menus for the participating restaurants will be coming out soon at curestaurantweek.org.

"Whether you want a meal with your young family, you're a hungry student on campus, or you're planning a date night, we have something for every price point and every palate," said Reifsteck. "We're also excited to feature restaurants outside of Champaign-Urbana, including Rantoul, Mahomet, St. Joseph, Monticello, Tuscola, and Paxton."

The list of participating restaurants continues to grow, but as of January 8 include: