Calling Foodies: Prince George's Restaurant Week 2014

Prix fixe lunch or dinner menus at more than 20 participating restaurants in Prince George’s County will lure visitors as part of Restaurant Week.

The event will run from Saturday, March 29, through Saturday, April 5, and will be kicked off with a tasting event from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday at Bladensburg High School, 4200 57th Ave., according to a news release.

Over 20 restaurants from around Prince George’s County will be serving samples of their cuisines representing different tastes from a diversity of cultures from around world.

Tickets for the “Taste of TNI” will be available at the door. The cost per person will be $10, with proceeds going to support the Bladensburg High School Culinary Arts Program. Children younger than 7 will be granted free admission, along with county residents who can provide proof they live in one of the six designated Transforming Neighborhoods Initiative areas.

“Dining in Prince George’s County has arrived and it is time for us to display the amazing culinary talents that are turning our neighborhoods into unique food destinations not to be missed,” said Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III. “With all the exciting developments and progress happening here in the county, this is a great time to promote the vast dining and incredible cuisine that residents, visitors, and foodies can find here. I encourage everyone in the county and region to dine out in Prince George’s County over the next two weeks and continue to support our incredible local restaurants throughout the year.” 

What started as community engagement by the Bladensburg/Riverdale Park Transforming Neighborhoods Initiative team has grown into a partnership with the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation and the Prince George’s County Conference and Visitors Bureau to focus on attracting diners to restaurants across the county. 

The seven-day celebration at more than 20 participating restaurants represents diverse cuisines from cultures around the world. Menu and pricing options vary per restaurant.  A complete list of participating restaurants can be found on the Prince George’s County Restaurant Week website.

The kick-off event is being held at Bladensburg High School, home to one of the country’s largest culinary arts program that provides students with training and education in the culinary and restaurant industry. In addition to tasting samples from participating restaurants, attendees will also be able to watch cooking presentations and demonstrations by culinary students.