First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced today that the popular Fairfield Restaurant Week will make its return on Sunday, October 16 and run through Saturday, October 22, 2016. First Selectman Tetreau also announced that Bankwell has renewed its commitment as lead sponsor of Fairfield Restaurant Week, now in its fifth year.

More than thirty restaurants are expected to participate in this year’s event with special prix fixe lunch and dinner menus showcasing their finest culinary offerings.

First Selectman Tetreau said, “Fairfield is pleased to host this town-wide event, which has quickly become an annual tradition, celebrating Fairfield’s wide variety of quality restaurants. Restaurant Week gives the public the opportunity to continue visiting favorite places or frequent ones they may not yet know about. This week-long event is another way the Town can show its support for our local businesses, help our local economy and provide people with an enjoyable dining out experience.”

Bankwell Senior Vice-President Robert Palermo said, “We are excited to again take part in this community event, and I look forward--like everyone else--to sampling the best that Fairfield restaurants have to offer.” First Selectman Tetreau added, “We are grateful for Bankwell’s continued support of Fairfield Restaurant Week. Bankwell has always been a great community partner.”

Full-service restaurants wishing to participate in Fairfield Restaurant Week or businesses interested in sponsorship opportunities should contact Mark Barnhart, Director of Community and Economic Development Office, at (203) 256-3120 or at mbarnhart@fairfieldct.org for more information.

The photo shows from left to right: Bankwell Senior Vice-President Robert Palermo, Director of Community and Economic Development Mark Barnhart (standing) and First Selectman Mike Tetreau unveiling this year’s Restaurant Week which will take place October 16-October 22. Bankwell is the lead sponsor.