One of the best reasons to come out of your winter hibernation returns for its first edition of the year February 23–March 15 when Dine Out Boston graces the Boston area’s top tables. This longstanding, semi-annual tradition—now adding an extra week for the first time it its history—offers affordable prix fixe menus at dozens of eateries, allowing the hungry and curious the perfect opportunity to sample new hot spots as well as re-visit old favorites. Prices for lunch range from $22–36, while dinner options are available from $41–55. Whether you’re craving Italian specialties in the North End, luxurious steakhouse dishes in the Back Bay, harbor views in the Seaport or looking to sample the creations of recent James Beard Award nominees like Mida’s Douglass Williams and Michael Serpa (pictured) of Select Oyster Bar, Dine Out Boston has you covered no matter your taste. As per usual, diners can bid on $100 gift certificates as part of an online auction that takes place February 24–March 19 to benefit local charities Charles River Clean Up Boat and Old North Illuminated.
