Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week returns this week

Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week is back for two weekends this October.

The event will run Oct. 2-11. The Downtown Raleigh Alliance is changing things up this year due to the coronavirus by encouraging people to dine out, get food for take-out or pick up a gift card at participating restaurants.

A list of participating restaurants and their restaurant week specials is available on the restaurant week website.

The Downtown Raleigh Alliance is hosting Dine Out Downtown on Oct. 3 and 10 from 5 to 9 p.m. on Fayetteville Street. Two blocks will be closed and set up with picnic tables so diners can enjoy restaurant take-out outdoors. Patrons are expected to wear a mask and keep a 6-foot distance from others.