HOWARD COUNTY, MD — A favorite time of year for local foodies and discriminating palates alike is officially underway. Howard County Restaurant Weeks kicked off July 22 and continues through Aug. 5, and this year, more than 30 restaurants are serving up unique fare for special prices in honor of the event.

For anyone unfamiliar with Restaurant Weeks, participating restaurants will offer multi-coursed chef's menus at fixed prices throughout the event. This year's dishes range from chicken marsala to saffron braised lamb to grilled summer vegetable pizza. In addition, select restaurants have also prepared special Restaurant Weeks lunch menus. Participating restaurants in 2019 Howard County Restaurant Weeks are:



Alexandra's American Fusion, 2700 Turf Valley Rd., Ellicott City Ananda, 7421 Maple Lawn Blvd., Fulton

BOLDER food/drink, 17004 Frederick Rd., Mount Airy