New Rochelle eateries band for city’s birthday

Twenty New Rochelle restaurants are celebrating the Queen City of the Sound”™s 325th birthday this summer, sponsoring an abbreviated restaurant week July 8-11.

The anniversary”™s digits ”“ 3, 2 and 5 ”“ fostered a pricing policy of three courses for $25.

“Dine 325 continues the spirit of our year-long anniversary celebration, bringing our people together in appreciation of their diverse traditions and rich culinary array,” said anniversary Chairwoman Marianne Sussman. “This multicultural dining opportunity ”“ at an enticing price ”“ leads up to Bastille Day, our annual City Hall recognition of the French Huguenot roots of our city, celebrated this year on Friday, July 12.”

Participating restaurants include: A Place to Go; AJӪs Burgers; Alvin & Friends; The Beechmont Tavern; Cienega Restaurant; Cornerstone Grille; Coromandel Cuisine of India; Don Coqui; Gemelli Pizzeria & Restaurant; Gnarly Vine; Ionian Grill & Caf̩; La Herradura; The Marina Grill; Modern Restaurant & Lounge; NoMa Social at the Radisson Hotel; Posto 22; Pronto Pizza & Pasta; Smokehouse Grill; Sweet Potatoes; and Zabidury Freestyle Cuisine.

For menus and specials visit: newrochelleny.com/dine325.

Dine 325 is one of a host of events celebrating the anniversary. In June, the city hosted the mayoral delegation from New Rochelle’s sister city of La Rochelle, France. Upcoming events include the New Rochelle Jazz Festival on Library Green July 13 and 14.