First Selectman Mike Tetreau is pleased to announce that the popular Fairfield Restaurant Week will make its return on Monday, October 9, 2017 and run through Sunday, October 15, 2017. First Selectman Tetreau also announced that Bankwell has renewed its commitment as the lead sponsor of Fairfield Restaurant Week, now in its sixth 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 Restaurant Week has become one of the Town’s signature events. It is another way the Town can show its support for our local restaurants and provide an opportunity for residents and visitors alike to come out and experience the array of fine dining choices that our Town has to offer.”

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 Mike Tetreau added, “We are very appreciative of Bankwell’s continued support of Fairfield Restaurant Week. Thanks to this outstanding community partner, the Town will be able to hold another successful Restaurant Week!”

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, at (203) 256-3120 or mbarnhart@fairfieldct.org for more information.

Photo: Seated next to First Selectman Mike Tetreau is Eustela Lopez (Mother of Nube, Vicente & Kleber). Standing behind them are siblings Nube Siguenza and Vicente Siguenza. Standing next to Bob Palermo, who is representing Fairfield Restaurant Week’s lead sponsor Bankwell, is Kleber Siguenza (standing) with his wife Sandra Siguenza seated next to him.

The photo was taken at 55 Wine Bar, 55 Miller Street, one of the many participating restaurants.