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Arizona Restaurant Week begins 10 days of special prix-fixe menus Friday

🍽 Arizona Restaurant Week begins its 10-day spring run today with more than 150 restaurants offering special three-course prix-fixe menus for $33, $44, or $55 per person or couple.

The goal: ‘‘To position Arizona as one of the top culinary destinations in the nation by increasing awareness of the many dining opportunities available in the state.’’

The menus: Meals typically include a choice of appetizer, a choice of entree(s), and a dessert. Beverages, tax, and tip usually are not included.

  • See the list of participating restaurants and their menus here.
  • Although most menus are focused on dinner, restaurants were given the option this year of doing a breakfast or lunch menu.
  • Participating restaurants also will offer their regular menus during Restaurant Week.
  • Reservations are not required, but are strongly recommended, especially on weekends.

Who’s participating: It varies greatly by city. Scottsdale has 65 restaurants taking part. Tempe has just five.

When does it end: Restaurant Week runs through Sunday, May 28. The fall edition will run Sept. 8-17.