A record 50 venues are participating in Bermuda Restaurant Weeks which was launched today.

Of those, 32 will be offering a Bermuda-inspired menu for the three-week campaign organised by the Bermuda Tourism Authority.

BTA product and experiences development officer Pat Phillip-Fairn said: “For foodies, this is one of the most enjoyable times of the year. We feel the same way at the Bermuda Tourism Authority because we focus on elevating Bermuda’s food culture and this Restaurant Weeks always provides the perfect opportunity to do exactly that.

“If Bermuda’s food culture is important to you — and we hope it’s important to all of us — we encourage you to look for the onion. In our marketing materials, the Bermudian onion signifies restaurants offering a Bermuda-inspired flare in their menus. It also means you can vote for those restaurants in our People’s Choice Award.”

The top online vote-getters for Bermuda-inspired menus will be recognised with the People’s Choice Award.

Prices will be $32, $42 and $52. Each category has increased by $3, which is the first price increase in the history of Restaurant Weeks, although a new two-courses deal is now available for $22.

Ms Phillip-Fairn, who was speaking from participating restaurant Lost in the Triangle in Reid Street, said: “This is an important growth area for two reasons. One, it allows us to stimulate greater revenue opportunities for local restaurants. Our goal is always to increase visitor spending for our stakeholders; adding lunch to the mix will help us accomplish that.

“Secondly, it opens the door for more restaurants to participate. Here at Lost in the Triangle, this is its first time participating. And although LITT will serve a dinner menu as well, the lunch option gave them an excellent point of entry. The same is true for some of the other first-timers. We’re delighted to have them on board.

“The addition of LITT for Restaurant Weeks this year is just one example of how we’ve encouraged entrepreneurs in the culinary field to become a part of the tourism economy — to be on the consideration list for visitors.

“We encourage everyone to challenge yourself during this Restaurant Weeks: visit a restaurant you’ve never been to before. Get out there and enjoy a Bermuda-inspired menu to show your commitment to Bermuda’s food culture.”

Vote for your favourite Bermuda-inspired menu at foodies.bm and share your experience on social media using #BermudaRW.