RESTAURANT WEEK
Join Connecticut's best Black-owned restaurants from New Haven, Hartford, Hamden, Bridgeport, West Haven, and more for BWS Restaurant Week!
What is Restaurant Week?
BWS Restaurant Week is an exciting promotion that invites people to savor the finest dining experiences in New Haven and its neighboring towns. This special event takes place throughout the entire week of BWS Fest, during which participating restaurants delight guests with enticing multi-course fixed-price menus.
BWS Restaurant Week is designed to shine a spotlight on all participating Black-owned restaurants, enticing both local residents and visitors to indulge in the diverse offerings of these establishments. Whether you're discovering new culinary gems or revisiting your favorite spots, you'll have the opportunity to relish unique menu offerings during this unforgettable week.
Kindly note, there are (3) parts to completing your Restaurant Week registration:
Part 1: Restaurant Week Registration Form (which is below)
***It's highly recommended you gather all information for the Restaurant Week Registration Form first because you CANNOT save your progress.
Part 2: Payment for participating (which will be prompted after you hit the "Submit" button at the bottom of the Restaurant Week Registration Form)
Part 3: Acknowledgement of Terms & Conditions (which will be emailed to you immediately after you submit payment for participating)
It's important that you complete ALL (3) parts in order to be considered completely registered. You will receive a registration confirmation email after submitting "Part 3 - Acknowledgement of Terms & Conditions". Please check your spam if you don't see it in your inbox. If you don't receive a confirmation email, that means your registration is incomplete.
Participating restaurants enjoy extensive exposure through various marketing channels, including print, web, email, and social media promotions. Your establishment will be featured on the official website for the entire festival, BWSFestival.com. Restaurants will have a dedicated section on our website showcasing their restaurant details and curated BWS Restaurant Week menus, ensuring that diners can easily discover and explore their offerings. By participating, your restaurant has the potential to attract new customers from our anticipated traffic of 50,000 BWS Fest attendees throughout the week.
The participation fee is $250 per restaurant to participate in the week-long promotion, and payment is by credit card only.
For Food Vendors: Restaurants that are participating as a Food Vendor on Saturday, August 17th do NOT have to pay the participation fee and should ONLY complete their BWS Restaurant Registration Form received in their email with all vendor discounts/perks. (Email is titled "(Discounts Inside) Enjoy Other BWS Fest Experiences as a Vendor")
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Tax and gratuity are not included in the BWS Restaurant Week menu price
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No tickets, discount codes, or coupons are required
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Surcharges are allowed for supplemental courses or additional choices beyond the basic menu requirements
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Beverage pairings and drink specials are optional
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Restaurants must present all diners with both their regular menus as well as the BWS Restaurant Week menus
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The BWS Restaurant Week menus must be offered every day that the restaurant is open for the duration of the promotion
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Your restaurant week menu should include the words "BWS FEST Restaurant Week" and our logo (you will receive our logo via email)
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Registration Period: Monday, April 22 - Saturday, June 22, 2024
BWS Restaurant Week: Sunday, August 11 – Friday, August 16, 2024
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Participating restaurants will offer a fixed-price multi-course menu with two to four options per course from Sunday, August 11th to Friday, August 16th
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Participating restaurants will educate staff about BWS Restaurant Week protocols, ensuring that hostesses and servers are aware of the dates and menu offerings
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It's recommended to make reservations in advance, as restaurants may experience high demand during Restaurant Week. Check with individual restaurants for reservation policies.
The BWS Restaurant Week menus must be offered every day that the restaurant is open for the duration of the promotion.
It's encouraged that you mention BWS Restaurant Week when making a reservation or ordering, but some restaurants may ask if you're dining as part of Restaurant Week to ensure you receive the special menu or discount.
While BWS Restaurant Week menus are typically offered as prix fixe options or special discounts, some restaurants may allow diners to order from the regular menu as well. Check with the restaurant for details.
Tax and gratuity are not included in the BWS Restaurant Week menu price.