While Forkers don't need an excuse to check out a new place to dine, others require a nudge. Restaurant weeks are one way for the less adventurous to get out of their comfort zone. Reduced prices and tasting specials cause less damage to our wallets, and dining rooms get butts in seats. Win-win.
Our westernmost neighbors in Seal Beach are changing the rules of traditional restaurant weeks. For starters, the organizers are all restaurant owners– Jason and Rebecca Schiffer, along with Beachwood BBQ's Gabe Gordon. Starting on the 12th, Devour will run through Saturday with 11 participating establishments, “…creating a new customer buzz through accessible, unique food experiences.” per Gordon. Plans to wrap up the week with a cooking competition are also in store, but more on that later.
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Participating restaurants in their first annual event include:
Walt's Wharf
Waki Sushi
Thai on Main
Taco Surf
Main Street Wine Cellar
Hennessy's Grill
The Hangout
Crema Cafe
The Abbey
Beachwood BBQ
320 Main
Prix-fixe menus run between $11 and $30, depending on time of day. And yes, drink specials are also offered. On Saturday, all establishments will participate in a chili cook off in the Hennessey's parking lot. Supporting the Los Alamitos Education Foundation (LEAF), a $10 ticket includes a chili and/or cornbread sample from each restaurant. Just be sure to pace yourself, or all those beans will catch up in a bad way.
To learn more about Devour and Restaurant Week, check out www.sealbeachrestaurantweek.com.
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A contributing writer for OC Weekly, Anne Marie freelances for multiple online and print publications, and guest judges for culinary competitions. A Bay Area transplant, she graduated with a degree in Hospitality Management from Cal Poly Pomona. Find her on Instagram as brekkiefan.