Participants are announced for first Weirton Restaurant Week

READY TO EAT — Weirton Restaurant Week is set for Feb. 2-8, with close to 20 local eateries registered to take part. -- Contributed
WEIRTON — Area residents are encouraged to prepare themselves for a week of delicious deals as the inaugural Weirton Restaurant Week approaches.
Scheduled for Feb. 2-8, Weirton Restaurant Week will feature special offers from a variety of local eateries in celebration of local dining, organized by the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce.
“We have a great lineup of over 15 restaurants offering different specials throughout the week,” explained Rachel Keeney, executive director of the Top of West Virginia CVB.
Residents who dine at one of the participating restaurants also are asked to save their receipts for a chance to win a selection of gift cards ranging in price from $5 to $25, or a grand prize package of a meal for 20 people prepared by T. Kosciusko Hall: Home of Giometti’s Catering.
Receipts, which must be for meals during Weirton Restaurant Week at participating restaurants, may be turned in, with your name and phone number written on the back, to either the Top of WV CVB at 243 Three Springs Drive, Suite 17, or the Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce at 3174 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 1.
Winners will be drawn Feb. 10
Participating restaurants include:
• Basil’s Sports Bar, 27 Marshalling Yard Drive, Weirton; offering a limited-time BFC sandwich, and $4 pints from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday;
• Bistro 303 Prime Cuisine, 303 Three Springs Drive, Weirton; Happy Hour specials 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday to Friday to include $10 appetizers, $8 classic cocktails, $9 wine by the glass, $4 16-ounce draft, $3 bottled beers and $2 off liquors;
• Breakfast at Holiday Inn Weirton Steubenville Area, 350 Three Springs Drive, Weirton; 25 percent off a breakfast entree when mentioning Weirton Restaurant Week;
• Crazy Mexican Bar and Grill, 247 Three Springs Drive, Weirton; Happy Hour specials 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday to Friday to include $10 appetizers, $8 classic cocktails, $9 wine by the glass, $4 16-ounce draft, $3 bottled beers and $2 off liquors;
• Dee Jay’s BBQ Ribs and Grille, 380 Three Springs Drive, Weirton; 10 percent off a full rack of ribs with the purchase of any other menu item;
• DeFelice Bros. Pizza, Weirton, 117 Three Springs Drive, Weirton; $12 delivery lunch special, $9.99 carryout lunch special, $2 off all large Detroit style pizzas, online offer of buy one, get one of equal or lesser value 50 percent off
• Domino’s Pizza, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave., Weirton; deals will be available online;
• Mario’s Restaurant and Lounge, 3806 Main St., Weirton; Dinner special: Baked fish, roast beef, or chicken dinner with sides and a soup or salad. two special appetizers and two signature cocktails will be available this week, too.
• Primanti Bros. 255 St. Thomas Drive, Weirton; Buy one, get one free classic/original sandwiches when you mention Weirton Restaurant Week. Tallboys and handhelds are not included.
• Route 22 Sports Bar, 307 Three Springs Drive, Weirton; 25 percent off wings all day Wednesday. 50 percent off burger of the day, all day Tuesday and Thursday. 50 percent off drinks 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday (excludes top shelf). 50 percent off drinks 9 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday (excludes top shelf.)
• Strikers Sports Bar, 3745 Main St., Weirton; $1/wing, drink of the week special, 25 percent off all starters.
• Sweet Temptations, 3666 Lindberg Way, Weirton; Free dessert with sandwich purchase Friday and Saturday.
•T. Kosciuszko Hall, 1801 Pennsylvania Ave., Weirton; Pop-up restaurant with a different dinner daily, benefiting a different group each night.
• Texas Roadhouse, 100 Mall Drive, Steubenville; Monday to Friday, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Early dine limited menu of 11 entrees.
• Theo Yianni’s, 322 American Way, Weirton; 25 percent off their limited menu.
• The Twister, 44 Steubenville Pike, Burgettstown; Baked Turkey Meal with mashed potatoes, stuffing, a veggie, roll and a piece of pumpkin pie for $17.75.
• Undo’s Family Restaurant, 350 Three Springs Drive, Weirton; Lasagna, meatball, house salad and bread for $15.
• 7 Ranges Entertainment, 100 Mall Drive, Steubenville, get one free round of mini -golf with any meal purchase.