Newtown
Restaurant & Business Appreciation Week 2026
Newtown Restaurant & Business Appreciation Week 2026
Prix Fixe & Special Menus
October 16th – 25th, 2026
You’re invited to the inaugural
Newtown Restaurant Week KickOff Event
“Sip & Savor”
A friendly competition where you vote for “BEST Appetizer” & “BEST Cocktail” in all of Newtown!
On October 15th, 2026 from 6-9pm, we kick off “Newtown Restaurant Week” with the inaugural “Sip & Savor” event whereby local eateries will come together, under one roof at the beautiful Newtown Community Center and compete for “Best Appetizer” & “Best Cocktail/Mocktail” as voted by you. Reserve your spot here!
PARTICIPATING EATERIES INCLUDE:
* Market Place Kitchen & Bar
* Nostrano Italian Eatery
* Sal E Pepe Contemporary Italian Bistro
* Taco Dia
* Two Hounds Public House
* Boost Bowls
* Cosmic Cafe + Smoothie Bar
* Dolce Italian Ice & Gelato
* Fusion 25
* Good Old Days Pizzeria & Cocktail Den
* Market Place Kitchen & Bar
* Marygold’s On Main
* Perfusion Espresso & Cocktail Bar
* Nostrano Italian Eatery
* Sal E Pepe Contemporary Italian Bistro
* Taco Dia
* Two Hounds Public House
Here’s what you get with each ticket purchase:
- Appetizers & Cocktails from local eateries
- Participate in a fun raffle to benefit the FAITH Food Pantry
- Entertainment from the incredible band On The Road Again
- Wine & beer cash bar provided by TBD
- Bourbon tasting provided by Litchfield Distillery
- Vote and crown the “Best Appetizer” & “Best Cocktail/Mocktail” in all of Newtown
- Portion of ticket purchases goes to Real Food CT
- Enjoy a fun night in a casual atmosphere with friends and family
Featuring the band:
Come enjoy the sounds of Nancy J, Tammy Lee, & Julie T performing the songs you love to hear and sing along to!
Raffle to benefit the FAITH Food Pantry
Local businesses are donating prizes that you can bid on with all the proceeds from the raffle going to benefit the FAITH Food Pantry!
Local businesses have donated prizes and baskets worth over $NNN that you can bid on with all the proceeds going to benefit the FAITH Food Pantry!
- One night stay for 2 with breakfast at the Heritage Hotel in Southbury ($350.00 value)
- 8″ × 8″ custom canvas commission by Ashley Michele Creations, created just for you!1 ($350 value)
- Gift card from Salon Michele ($100.00 value)
- Gift voucher for a Fire & Ice service from Therapeutic Massage & Wellness ($90.00 value)
- Wine tasting for 2 from Hawk Ridge Winery ($30.00 value)
- Gift card from The Toy Tree ($25.00 value)
- Gift from Pleasant Paws Pet Center (value TBD)
Raffle to benefit the Spooner House of Shelton
Local businesses are donating prizes and baskets that you can bid on with all the proceeds going to benefit the Spooner House of Shelton!
Local businesses have donated prizes and baskets worth over $1700 that you can bid on with all the proceeds going to benefit the New Milford Food Bank!
Ticket sales have closed!
If you’d like to be one of the first to know when tickets go on sale next year, fill out the form below!
Reserve your spot now – tickets are limited!
Tickets to this amazing event are $50 per person and you must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
($5 from every ticket purchase goes towards Real Food CT)
Newtown Restaurant & Business Appreciation Week is your opportunity to try as many restaurants as your schedule allows offering incredibly low fixed prices while learning more about Newtown businesses ready to serve your many needs. Ever wonder about that restaurant you’ve heard about or driven by all those times? Newtown Restaurant & Business Appreciation Week 2026 is your chance to give it a try at a reduced cost. This event is brought to you by the Newtown Economic & Community Development and 
It’s Restaurant Week.