{"id":35085,"date":"2026-04-10T07:32:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T12:32:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/?p=35085"},"modified":"2026-04-10T07:50:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T12:50:43","slug":"2026-restaurant-week-opens-monday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/local-news\/35085-2026-restaurant-week-opens-monday\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Restaurant Week Opens Monday"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><p>Indulge in Effingham\u2019s sixth annual Restaurant Week event, April 13 \u2013 19, 2026. This event, sponsored by Visit Effingham, is an opportunity for residents and visitors both to experience the mouth-watering flavors of our local legends.<\/p>\n<p>16 local restaurants will be participating in this year\u2019s\u00a0Restaurant Week festivities. These include the following<br \/>\nestablishments:<\/p>\n<p>\uf0b7 Joe Sipper\u2019s Cafe<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Pinky\u2019s<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Fox Holler Coffee<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Village Wine &amp; Spirits<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Heartland Health Food<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Joe&#8217;s Pizza and Pasta<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Firefly Grill<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Lucia&#8217;s Italian Kitchen<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Niemerg&#8217;s Steakhouse<br \/>\n\uf0b7 TK Grille<br \/>\n\uf0b7 La Favorita Ice Cream &amp; Snacks<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Ginger Ale\u2019s<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Tuscan Hills Winery<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Wheat Penny Bar<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Fatso\u2019s Pizza<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Gabby Goat American Pub &amp; Grill<\/p>\n<p>Each establishment will be offering something unique throughout the week. This could be a chef-crafted dish, new menu and\/or recipe, an entr\u00e9e made to share or an item priced at a discounted rate for the duration of the seven-day event.<\/p>\n<p>Experience authentic Effingham cuisine \u2013 everything from gourmet pastas to home-cooked Southern fare. Not only will you discover delicious cooking to satisfy your appetite, but some of our establishments will also be offering exclusive beverages (coffee, cocktails and more), as well.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re excited to welcome Restaurant Week back to Effingham and celebrate the incredible variety our local restaurants have to offer. This event gives both residents and visitors a chance to try<br \/>\nsomething new, support local businesses, and experience the hospitality that makes our community so unique. Restaurant Week has become something we truly look forward to each year, and we\u2019re proud to continue supporting the hardworking people who help make Effingham such a great place to dine and visit,\u201d said Tourism Director, Jodi Thoele.<\/p>\n<p>To plan your Restaurant Week excursions, visit www.visiteffinghamil.com\/restaurantweek. You can also follow them on Facebook and Instagram for sneak peeks, appetizing images and details on the Restaurant Week giveaway \u2013 a $100 gift card to the participating restaurant of your choice.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please contact Visit Effingham at 217.342.5310.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indulge in Effingham\u2019s sixth annual Restaurant Week event, April 13 \u2013 19, 2026. 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