-- In Montgomery, 12 restaurants will offer lunch and dinner discounts as part of the second annual

beginning Aug. 16.

The restaurants will offer two-course lunch specials ranging from $5 to $15 as well as three-course dinners ranging from $10 to $30, not including tax, tip and drink. Restaurants have the option of offering specials at both lunch and dinner or choosing to offer just lunch or just dinner specials.

In addition, Martie Duncan, 2012 Next Food Network Star finalist, will tour participating restaurants across the state and sharing her culinary experiences from restaurants all over the state.

The list of participating restaurants includes Baumhower’s, Bradshaw’s BBQ, Central, Dreamland BBQ, Garrett’s Restaurant, Martha’s Place, Ricco’s, The Tipping Point, True Restaurant, Wintzell’s Oyster House and Wishbone Café.

“Montgomery has so many excellent dining options to choose from - everything from casual southern dining to fine dining, to unique locations and specialties. We are proud to offer all of this to travelers and this week gives locals a chance to reacquaint themselves with all we have right here at home,” said Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitor Bureau Vice President Dawn Hathcock.

is organized by the Alabama Tourism Department. Together with local tourism organizations, they have engaged more than 250 restaurants around the state to participate.