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Visit Las Cruces’ (VLC) annual Restaurant Week is Friday-Sunday, Aug. 4-13.
“It's a week of delicious fare, discounts and rewards aimed at bringing business to restaurants throughout Las Cruces and Mesilla, the City of Las Cruces said in a news release.
Sign up for the digital pass begins Tuesday, Aug. 1, at VisitLasCruces.com. Upon sign up, the pass will be instantly delivered to the user’s mobile device to “start their culinary adventure,” VLC said.
There are no fees or apps to download, the city said.
With VLC’s free digital pass, “everyone who participates can reap the benefits and indulge in the plethora of local cuisine with the use of their mobile device and collect rewards,” VLC said.
“We wanted to bring some well-deserved attention to Las Cruces and Mesilla dining establishments by continuing Restaurant Week,” said VLC Executive Director Rochelle Miller-Hernandez. “Local restaurants provided feedback on ways to improve the experience for everyone involved. The use of a digital pass makes the experience user-friendly and easy to track.”
Current participating restaurants include A Bite of Belgium, Amador Patio Bar Grill, Blake’s Lotaburger on Valley Drive, Boba Café on Espina Street, Double Eagle, Downtown Blues Coffee, Dry Point Distillers, Grounded, Hacienda de Mesilla, Heart of the Desert Pistachios & Wine in Mesilla, Kind Bread Co., La Posta de Mesilla, Luna Rossa Winery & Pizzeria, Matteo's Mexican Food, Milagro Coffee y Espresso, NM Vintage Wines, Nopalito Restaurant, Roadrunner Pizza, Sakura Japanese House, Salud! de Mesilla, Sassy Grass Juice Bar & Lounge, Simply Fresh, Spotted Dog Brewery, Tacos and Shell-ah's and The Paleta Bar Las Cruces.
The city said more establishments are expected to join and will be announced.
During Restaurant Week, customers can acquire points through check-ins and discount redemptions on the pass. Users will be able to see their earned points which they can later redeem for VLC prizes.
Visit one location and receive an official Restaurant Week sticker; visit five locations to receive an official Restaurant Week sticker and water bottle. Visits to 10 locations or more will get the pass holder an official Restaurant Week sticker, water bottle and tee shirt.
The digital pass is operated through the tech company Bandwango. Its technology is designed to support free and paid experiences for users, the city said.
