Eat it Up! Chicago Restaurant Week: February 22 - 29, 2008

The First Annual Restaurant Week is being kicked off in the City of Chicago on February 22 - 29, 2008. The Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau has announced the fist annual Restaurant Week. Fine dining restaurants across the city offer savory experiences, compliments of the talented chefs of Chicago.

"Chicago Restaurant Week...eat it up!" features the culinary talents of chefs at 40 different restaurants. Participating restaurants offer three-course prix-fixe lunches for $21.95 and dinners for $31.95.

During the icy weather, a meal at one of Chicago's fine dining restaurants is a wonderful way to get out and experience a restaurant you may not eat at regularly. At a Fixe Prix meal the menu is already planned for you, so the three courses complement each other,.

Participating restaurants include:

17 west at the Berghoff, The historic German Berghoff's Restaurant has closed, but has been replaced by this more modern, bistro. 17 West Adams, 1-312-427-3170.

Aigre Doux, Contemporary River North eatery with French flavor. 230 W. Kinnie, 1-312-329-9400.

Alhambra Palace Restaurant. Palatial West Loop Restaurant serves Mediterranean and Middle Eastern inspired cuisine with live entertainment, belly dancers.1240 W. Randolph, 1-312-666-9555.

Aira. Contemporary international cuisine, using American flavors and ingredients. 200 North Columbus Drive. 1-312-444-9494.

Atwood Cafe. Intimate eatery in the heart of the business district. 1 West Washington, 1-312-368-1900.

Bluewater Grill, Seafood specialties. 520 North Dearborn Street at Grand Avenue, 1-312-777-1400.

Bistro 110. Chic French bistro just steps from the Magnificent Mile., across the street from historic Water Tower Place. 110 East Pearson Street, 1-312-266-3144.

Brazzaz. Brazilian Steakhouse. 539 N. Dearborn St., 1-312-595-9000.

Buca di Beppo. Italian eatery. Rush and Grand, 521 North Rush Street, 1-312-396-0001.

Cafe des Architectes French cuisine in a stylish atmosphere. Sofitel at Chicago Water Tower, Place., Magnificent Mile, 20 East Chestnut,