LUDLOW — Get lost in Ludlow.
That’s what people are invited to do, starting March 24, for the inaugural Ludlow Restaurant Week, according to an Town Administrator Marc Strange and John Guilfoil Public Relations.
Ludlow Restaurant Week is a part of “Get Lost in Ludlow,” an official online campaign that beckons visitors to explore what Strange calls the region’s “hidden gem.”
On the Get Lost in Ludlow website, everything you can find in the town is listed, from local ice cream shops to outdoor attractions and breweries.
“We think Ludlow is a bit of a hidden gem in the Pioneer Valley with so many popular destinations, restaurants and eateries that attract town residents and visitors,” Strange said.
To bring the idea of Ludlow Restaurant Week to life, Strange worked with the town’s marketing firm to invite local restaurants and eateries to participate.
“We have a list of restaurants and other Ludlow attractions, which we are always adding to,” Strange explained.
The end result is six eateries that will be offering special menus and deals during the week:
Jimmy Casapizziolo, left, and his son Jason of Casa Pizzeria in Ludlow get the prep area ready to open for the day in this 2022 file photo. (Don Treeger / The Republican)
- Randall’s Farm, at 631 Center St., is offering $2 off of the farm’s famous cider doughnuts and a six-pack of doughnuts for $3.99;
- Vanished Valley Brewing, at 782 Center St., is offering a selection of three-course meal offerings for $25 per person. First-course options include pretzels, Caesar salad, house salad, wings or a choice of soup (cheddar ale or chili). Second-course options include a pulled-pork plate, BBQ melt (pulled pork), California chicken, “old reliable” pizza, margarita pizza, fish and chips (half portion), half a rack of ribs or “meat candy.” Dessert options are a brownie sundae or an empanada.
- Primavera Restaurant, at 257 East St., is offering a selection of $20 “Primavera Classics,” including Camaro Mozambique, Carne de Porco Alentejana, Filetes de Peixe, Kyle’s Pork Chop and Chicken Primavera. Twenty-dollar bottles of Casal Mendes Rose also will be available.
- Casa Pizzeria, at 325 East St., is offering 10% off any craft pizzas with the promo code “CASA10.” This deal is for online orders only, pickup or delivery.
- Villa Rose Restaurant & Lounge, at 1428 Center St., is offering 50% off all of its menu appetizers for Restaurant Week. Villa Rose is closed on Mondays.
- Sole Syndicate Brewing, at 100 State St. Contact the brewery at 413-624-6258 to learn more about its Restaurant Week offerings.
The hope is for Ludlow Restaurant Week to grow, with more eateries and restaurants participating each year.
“We plan to build on this year’s success and establish an annual Restaurant Week,” Strange said. “Maybe in the future we could expand it into an outdoor Taste of Ludlow Festival. We’re excited about it.”
In the meantime, the best way to stay up to date on all events happening in Ludlow is on the Get Lost in Ludlow website.
Why Ludlow? The “Get Lost in Ludlow” campaign explains it best: “Whether you’re here for a weekend or just passing through, Ludlow promises a memorable experience filled with natural beauty, local flavors, and a deep sense of history.”
