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Ian Knowles is the "pizzaiola" at Tarry Lodge in the Saugatuck section of town. A pizzaiola is a pizza maker -- or master. Asked Sunday, the first day of Westport Restaurant Week, what the secret to cooking great food is, Knowles said without hesitation, "Love! ... Love!" WESTPORT NEWS, CT 3/10/13 less
Ian Knowles is the "pizzaiola" at Tarry Lodge in the Saugatuck section of town. A pizzaiola is a pizza maker -- or master. Asked Sunday, the first day of Westport Restaurant Week, what the secret to cooking ... more
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Scott Brownlow and his daughter, Sammy, of Westport, came out to try some of the exotic sushi creations at the Pink Sumo on Sunday for Westport Restaurant Week. "Delicious," Scott said of his experience. "It was really good." WESTPORT NEWS, CT 3/10/13 less
Scott Brownlow and his daughter, Sammy, of Westport, came out to try some of the exotic sushi creations at the Pink Sumo on Sunday for Westport Restaurant Week. "Delicious," Scott said of his experience. "It ... more
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Alissa Cross is a server at Blue Lemon, which features fresh and homemade fare. "I think it's a great way for the community to get out and try different cuisine they might not try," she said Sunday as Westport Restaurant got under way. WESTPORT NEWS, CT 3/10/13 less
Alissa Cross is a server at Blue Lemon, which features fresh and homemade fare. "I think it's a great way for the community to get out and try different cuisine they might not try," she said Sunday as Westport ... more
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Tarun Narula, the new owner of The Mumbai Times, welcomes diners to his Indian restaurant on the Post Road. "Restaurant Week gives a boost to all the restaurants in town," he said Sunday as the promotion by the Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce got under way. WESTPORT NEWS, CT 3/10/13 less
Tarun Narula, the new owner of The Mumbai Times, welcomes diners to his Indian restaurant on the Post Road. "Restaurant Week gives a boost to all the restaurants in town," he said Sunday as the promotion by ... more
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Ceasar Pazhampilly, bartender at The Mumbai Times, said, "We have some special Indian drinks, like tamarind margheritas" featured for Westport Restaurant Week. WESTPORT NEWS, CT 3/10/13
Ceasar Pazhampilly, bartender at The Mumbai Times, said, "We have some special Indian drinks, like tamarind margheritas" featured for Westport Restaurant Week. WESTPORT NEWS, CT 3/10/13
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Gina Cunsolo, hostess at Tarry Lodge, hardly had a moment between customers Sunday at the popular Saugatuck restaurant, part of chef Mario Batali's restautant empire. "Eat," she said. "Just come and eat!" for Westport Restaurant Week. WESTPORT NEWS, CT 3/10/13 less
Gina Cunsolo, hostess at Tarry Lodge, hardly had a moment between customers Sunday at the popular Saugatuck restaurant, part of chef Mario Batali's restautant empire. "Eat," she said. "Just come and eat!" for ... more
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Hostess Kylie More welcomes patrons Sunday to the Pink Sumo: Sushi & Sake Cafe for the start of Westport Restaurant Week. "I think it's ood way to get the business out there, and good fun, too, because people like to go around and have their cards stamped." WESTPORT NEWS, CT 3/10/13 less
Hostess Kylie More welcomes patrons Sunday to the Pink Sumo: Sushi & Sake Cafe for the start of Westport Restaurant Week. "I think it's ood way to get the business out there, and good fun, too, because people ... more
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Some of the fare on offer at Pink Sumo for Westport Restaurant Week. WESTPORT NEWS, CT 3/10/13
Some of the fare on offer at Pink Sumo for Westport Restaurant Week. WESTPORT NEWS, CT 3/10/13
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Pat Kimball, left, and Kathy Murphy, both of Westport, are regulars at Blue Lemon, which is taking part in Westport Restaurant Week, March 10 - 16. "As usual, the food was outstanding, service was wonderful ..." said Murphy. "And it's good to see them bringing in new patrons," Kimball said. WESTPORT NEWS, CT 3/10/13 less
Pat Kimball, left, and Kathy Murphy, both of Westport, are regulars at Blue Lemon, which is taking part in Westport Restaurant Week, March 10 - 16. "As usual, the food was outstanding, service was wonderful ... more
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Jose DeSantiago, sous chef at Blue Lemon, shares some of the fare featured for Westport Restaurant Week. WESTPORT NEWS, CT 3/10/13
Jose DeSantiago, sous chef at Blue Lemon, shares some of the fare featured for Westport Restaurant Week. WESTPORT NEWS, CT 3/10/13
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Paul and Ellen Greenberg of Westport often dine at The Mumbai Times, including Sunday's start of Westport Restaurant Week. "We come here all the time," Paul said. "The food's tasty and we think they do an excellent job here." WESTPORT NEWS, CT 3/10/13 less
Paul and Ellen Greenberg of Westport often dine at The Mumbai Times, including Sunday's start of Westport Restaurant Week. "We come here all the time," Paul said. "The food's tasty and we think they do an ... more
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It's a dining-out delight: Westport Restaurant Week started Sunday and runs through Saturday.

The annual culinary celebration of Westport's restaurants, organized by the Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce, features special meals for special deals at more than 20 local eateries.

Lunch prices range from $9.99 to $14.99 and dinners from $19.99 to $29.99.

And the icing on the cake? A minimum of three Restaurant Week dinners and/or lunches makes a diner eligible to be entered into the chamber's raffle to win gift certificates to a favorite restaurant or tickets to the Westport Country Playhouse's season premiere, "The Dining Room."

For a list of participating restaurants, visit http://bit.ly/Y2om8I