Question 1

What is Longmont Restaurant Week?

Accepted Answer

Longmont Restaurant Week is grass roots, independently run 10 event and surrounding promotional events to highlight our local food scene .

Question 2

What are the deadlines?

Accepted Answer

REGISTRATION DUE ON SEPTEMBER 1st
 HAVE YOUR GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP - ON SEPTEMBER 16TH 
(OR AT TASTEABOUT ON THE 13TH)

SUBMIT YOUR MENU, COMBO, OFFERING OF CHOICE - BY SEPTEMBER 21ST
- email menu to marketing@longmontrestaurantweek.com

ENTER YOUR BEST BARTENDER IN THE LRW BAR BOSS COMPETITION
-GET DETAILS HERE
 TAKE ADVANTAGE OF DISCOUNTED AD RATES WITH INSIDE LONGMONT & NOCO COMMUNITY AD SPACE - SEE PERKS

Question 3

What additional perks do we get?

Accepted Answer

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF DISCOUNTED AD RATES WITH INSIDE LONGMONT & NOCO COMMUNITY AD SPACE !
INSIDE LONGMONT - Advertising deal for Registered Restaurants get details here https://insidelongmont.com/LRW26/

NOCO COMMUNITY AD SPACE - Offering special ad rates $100 for registered restaurants  lasting 4 weeks (15 spots available)

Question 4

What are the menu offering guidelines?

Accepted Answer

We recommend working with a $25, $35, and/or $45 price point depending on dish selection and what suits your concept, style, and goals. Do you have a different idea? We are open to different formats! Just run it by us so we can update your online menu!

Question 5

Do you have any menu format ideas?

Accepted Answer

Longmont Restaurant Week menus can be designed to match your style. 
Here are some formats to consider:

Traditional Prix Fixe (Individual)
2 or 3 courses with choice of appetizer, entrée, and dessert
Works well at $25, $35, or $45 depending on dish selection
Great for showcasing customer favorites or seasonal specialties

Couples Menu
Shared appetizer, two entrées, shared dessert with optional drink pairings
A fun option for date nights and casual splurges

Family-Style or Group Menus
Shareable starters, mains, and desserts for 3–4 people
Encourages social dining and higher ticket value

Add-Ons & Upsells (Optional but Encouraged)
Drink pairings, cocktail specials, or featured wine pours
Upgrades like premium cuts, house-made desserts, or take-home treats
Helps increase check averages and adds to the experience

Question 6

Do you have any pro tips to make our menu stand out?

Accepted Answer

Make it visual – photos help sell! Snap a few dishes and share on socials
Balance the familiar and the fresh – showcase a best-seller and something new.
Offer a little flexibility – gluten-free, vegan, or kid-friendly? Consider noting it.
Label it clearly – online, on your menus, and in your restaurant. Make sure your guests know what’s part of the Longmont Restaurant Week special.

Promote It- We’ll be marketing city-wide, but the more you share, the more buzz you’ll build. Post your menu, tag us #longmontrestaurantweek, and let your audience know you’re participating!

Question 7

How can we get the word out to our customers? What materials can we share?

Accepted Answer

Funny you should ask! We have Save the Date cards you can use to let people 
know you will be participating in Longmont Restaurant Week! 
We will drop some off after registration!We will provide you general event graphics formatted for social sharingAs we get closer to the event we will have Success Kit to drop off with signage etc...

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