Inaugural Downtown Clayton Restaurant Week underway

CLAYTON, N.C. (WNCN) — Local restaurants and chefs are being celebrated for the next week in Clayton as the first-ever Downtown Clayton Restaurant Week is underway.

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The event, organized by the Town of Clayton’s Downtown Development Advisory Board, began Monday and will run for eight days until July 20.

“This week is about giving people a reason to try someplace new and fall in love with Downtown Clayton through its food,” said Downtown Development Advisory Board member Paul Auclair. “Our restaurants each bring something different to the table, and Restaurant Week creates a shared moment to celebrate the people, flavors, and experiences that make this district so special. We hope it’s the beginning of a tradition that residents and visitors look forward to year after year.”

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Participating restaurants will have prix fixe menus as well as new offerings and “exclusive experiences,” according to organizers.

At least twelve restaurants are part of Clayton Restaurant Week. They include:

• Aaktun
• Crescendo
• Fare Game
• First Street Tavern
• Jones Cafe
• Lover’s Bite (at Elixir VI)
• Luna Pizza Cafe
• Manning’s Restaurant
• Primo’s Pizza
• Snacks Provision Company
• Vinson’s Pub + Eatery

“Every restaurant has a story, and Restaurant Week invites the community to experience those stories firsthand,” said Amy Shearin, Community Events and Engagement Coordinator for the Town of Clayton. “Whether you’re enjoying a longtime favorite or walking through the door of a new place for the first time, this event is about connection. It’s about gathering around a table, supporting local businesses, and creating memories in the heart of Downtown Clayton.”

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