Column: Savor the Bronx restaurant week: Taste the flavors of the Bronx this February

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Savor the Bronx will be a celebration of the diverse restaurant scene in The Bronx from Feb. 18-23.
Photo courtesy of the BXEDC

Savor the Bronx restaurant week is back and better than ever. While the event has been on hiatus for several years, the Bronx Tourism Council and the Office of Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson have decided it is time for it to return.

Taking place from Tuesday, Feb. 18 through Sunday, Feb. 23, the restaurant week is an opportunity for residents and visitors alike to try a new restaurant or visit an old favorite.

There are over 50 restaurants offering a prix fixe menu or discount as part of the event, and those 50 establishments cover many types of cuisine, from Latin food to West African to Italian and many, many more. Newer restaurants like Tobalá join restaurants that have been in
the borough for over a century, like Mario’s of Arthur Avenue. Nearly every neighborhood in the borough is represented. Visit ilovethebronx.com/savor-the-bronx to see a map illustrating the locations of all the restaurants.

Other popular restaurants in the Bronx community that have signed up for Savor the Bronx include BarrioBX, Havana Café, Charlies Bar and Kitchen, Emilia’s Restaurant, Kingsbridge Social Club, Antonio’s Trattoria and more.

The inspiration behind bringing Savor the Bronx back after a hiatus is the Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson and the Bronx Tourism Council’s drive to increase tourism and small business support in the borough. Late February tends to be a time in which less people eat out
because of the cold weather, meaning a lot of local restaurants suffer.

Restaurants play a significant role in tourism and the economy, so when you eat local, you are legitimately benefiting your community. We strongly encourage all residents and visitors of the borough to take this opportunity to explore and support the Bronx’s small business restaurants.

Not only will you get to have some delicious food, but you’ll get a deal on it. Follow us on Instagram @bronx.tourism and subscribe to our monthly newsletter on ilovethebronx.com to stay in the know about all information regarding Savor the Bronx.