The 8th annual Talbot Restaurant Week returns the week of April 2 through April 8. Sponsored by the Talbot County Department of Economic Development and Tourism and the Talbot County Tourism Board, the week is filled with delicious food. Grab a sneak peek at Talbot County’s Restaurant Week launch party on Sunday, April 2 at the Historic Tidewater Inn’s elegant Gold Ballroom from 2 to 4 p.m.

Local restaurants and food businesses offer generous tastings of their finest dishes and guests receive two drink tickets for a beverage of their choice. The price is $45 per person. Advanced ticket purchase is recommended.

Participating restaurants also feature special prices and menus throughout the week. Two-course lunches are available for $20.17 and three-course dinners for $35.17. Prices do not include tax, tip or beverages.

“Restaurant Week is a wonderful opportunity for diners to try new restaurants or revisit favorites,” said Cassandra Vanhooser, Talbot Tourism Director. “During Restaurant Week we shine the spotlight on our many talented chefs and restaurateurs,” she added. “We’re blessed to have many of the region’s finest dining establishments located right here in Talbot County and we think that’s something to celebrate.”

Launch Party Participants include:

Easton: Bartlett Pear, Brasserie Brightwell, Gluten Free Bakery Girl, Hill’s Café & Juice Bar, Hunters’ Tavern at the Tidewater Inn, Krave Courtyard, Peacock Restaurant & Lounge and Piazza Italian.

Oxford: Latitude 38 Bistro & Spirits, Pope’s Tavern at the Oxford Inn and Robert Morris Inn.

Tilghman Island: Harrison’s Chesapeake House and Phillips Wharf Environmental Center.

St. Michaels: Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar, Awful Arthur’s Seafood Company, Bistro St. Michaels, Gina’s Café, Harrison’s Eastern Shore Restaurant & Sports Bar and Theo’s Steak, Sides and Spirits.

Tickets for the Launch Party on April 2 at The Tidewater Inn in Easton may be purchased at www.talbotrestaurantweek.com. For more information, call the tourism office at 410-770-8000.