PRESS RELEASE - March 29, 2019
Louisa, VA – Louisa County Parks, Recreation & Tourism hosted their 3rd annual Restaurant Week beginning Friday, March 1st thru Sunday, March 10, 2019.
Ten businesses participated in this year’s culinary experience that spanned throughout the areas of Downtown Louisa, Mineral, Zion Crossroads and Lake Anna. This ten-day experience served to highlight the area’s locally owned restaurant and beverage locations through promoting signature dishes and drink specials at affordable prices.
In its third year, Louisa County Restaurant Week expanded marketing efforts and exposure, partnered with several new restaurant and beverage locations, along with adding a new charitable component to benefit the Louisa County Resource Council - for every special purchased, $1 would be donated to the Resource Council.
“It’s a great partnership and a collaborative effort,” said Louisa County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director James Smith. “The combination of willing restaurants and a worthy cause was a recipe for success.”
As a result of these efforts, the number of recorded Restaurant Week specials purchased over the course of the ten-day experience totaled 1,187. A 1-1 donation match was gifted to the Louisa County Resource Council on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 on behalf of Louisa County Parks, Recreation and Tourism, and in honor of all participating locations.
A special, “Thank You” to the following:
□ Callie Opie’s Orchard (Mineral)
□ Coyote Hole Ciderworks with 191 Smokery (Lake Anna)
□ Joe-Joe’s Super Heroes & Steaks (Downtown Louisa)
□ Obrigado Restaurant (Downtown Louisa)
□ Prospect Hill Plantation Inn (Louisa)
□ Smokin’ Eddies BBQ (Downtown Louisa)
□ Tavern on the Green at Spring Creek (Zion Crossroads)
□ Tim’s at Lake Anna Restaurant & Crabhouse (Lake Anna)
□ Il Castello Italian Restaurant & Pizza (Zion Crossroads)
Restaurant Week generated exposure for local restaurants and supported the Louisa Resource Council’s services for those who are most in need within the community.
“Restaurant Week is a benefit to both our local economy and those in need,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Toni Williams. I’m grateful to our staff, our businesses and our citizens for coming together in support of a great program.”