More than 45 businesses in Greater Nashua and Manchester will participate in the first statewide Restaurant Week New Hampshire from May 18-25.

Restaurants will serve three-course prix-fixe menus to foodies looking for sweet dining deals and tantalizing discoveries as they try Something new at restaurants at which they’ve never dined before.

The event, sponsored by the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association, features more than 150 businesses across the state and restaurants presenting lunch and/or dinner at three price points.

Participating businesses in Greater Nashua and Manchester include:

? 900 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria, Manchester.

? Airport Diner, Manchester.

? Bedford Village Inn.

? Black Forest Cafe & Bakery, Amherst.

? Buckley’s Great Steaks, Merrimack.

? Cactus Jack’s Great West Grill, Manchester.

? Common Man, Merrimack, Windham and Concord.

? Copper Door, Bedford.

? Cotton, Manchester.

? Fody’s Great American Tavern, Nashua.

? Fratello’s Italian Grille, Manchester.

? Giorgio’s, Merrimack and Milford.

? Hanover Street Chophouse, Manchester.

? Homestead Restaurant, Merrimack.

? Lui Lui, Nashua.

? Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, Nashua, Concord and Manchester.

? MT’s Local Kitchen & Wine Bar, Nashua.

? Napa East Wine Lounge & Shop, Nashua.

? Restaurant Tek-Nique, Bedford.

? Shorty’s Grill, Bedford.

? Shorty’s Mexican Roadhouse, Nashua and Manchester.

? Speaker’s Corner at the Crowne Plaza, Nashua.

? Surf Seafood, Nashua.

? T-Bones Great American Eatery, Hudson, Bedford, Derry and Salem.

? Theo’s Pizza Restaurant, Manchester.

? Unwine’d, Manchester.

? Villa Banca, Nashua.

? The Yard Restaurant, Manchester.

“New Hampshire residents know that there are so many amazing restaurants in the Merrimack Valley,” said Mike Somers, president and CEO of the restaurant association.

“We think Restaurant Week is the perfect time for people to go out and try some of the restaurants they haven’t had the chance to try yet.

“We’re certain that a lot of foodies will be impressed by what New Hampshire chefs are planning for the event.”

A mobile-friendly restaurant finder at RestaurantWeekNH.com makes it easy and fun for diners to find the eateries that best complement their appetites.

Not only is the restaurant association encouraging people to try a few different restaurants in their own neighborhoods, but Restaurant Week “foodie getaways” are geared toward dining fans looking to feast on three-course meals in other areas of the state. Significant discounts on lodging can be found at 18 participating hotels.

Restaurant Week is presented by the New Hampshire Liquor and Wine Outlet and Great New Hampshire Restaurants (T-Bones, Cactus Jack’s and Copper Door).

Supporting sponsors are Coca-Cola and Horizon Beverage.

Contributing sponsors are American Express, Stella Artois, Sysco, Bank of New Hampshire, General Linen, Public Service of New Hampshireand Common Man.

For more information, visit RestaurantWeekNH.com or call 228-9585.

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