I'm getting all ants in the pants for Summer Restaurant Week, which will run July 25-31. That's when local eateries create special menus for (typically) 3-course meals for only $20.10 and donate a portion to charity. Some joints, like Fricker's, will even have TWO for $20.10 meal deals. Not many folks have posted their menus on the MVHRA website yet, but next week you can get a sneak peak of the vittles some of the participants will be serving up. White Allen European Auto Showroom will be holding a Restaurant Week preview party, showcasing selections from places like El Meson, Rue Dumaine, Bahn Mai Thai, Coco's Bistro and Sidebar.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door, cover unlimited samplings and two drink tickets, and are available through the MVHRA website (linked above).