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5 U.S. restaurant weeks worth savoring

Chicago Restaurant Week, Feb. 18 to 27 More than 200 restaurants in the Chicago area are participating. Three-course fixed price meals cost $22 for lunch and $33 to $44 for dinner. Two worth trying: NoMi (Park Hyatt Chicago, 800 N. Michigan Ave., Gold Coast neighborhood). Zagat describes the setting as sophisticated and the cuisine as New French, and also says this restaurant is worthy of a "memorable splurge." Naha (500 N. Clark St., River North neighborhood). The restaurant was created by chef Carrie Nahabedian and cousin Michael. It serves up American fare with a Mediterranean influence in a "refined atmosphere," the guide says. Contact: Chicago Restaurant Week

Chicago Restaurant Week, Feb. 18 to 27

More than 200 restaurants in the Chicago area are participating. Three-course fixed price meals cost $22 for lunch and $33 to $44 for dinner. Two worth trying:

NoMi (Park Hyatt Chicago, 800 N. Michigan Ave., Gold Coast neighborhood). Zagat describes the setting as sophisticated and the cuisine as New French, and also says this restaurant is worthy of a “memorable splurge.”

Naha (500 N. Clark St., River North neighborhood). The restaurant was created by chef Carrie Nahabedian and cousin Michael. It serves up American fare with a Mediterranean influence in a “refined atmosphere,” the guide says.

Contact: Chicago Restaurant Week  (Richard Derk / Los Angeles Times)

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It has become a winter tradition. Starting in January, top restaurants in many cities -- including Washington, D.C.; New York City, Chicago, Denver and Boston -- serve up multi-course meals at lower-than-usual fixed prices to celebrate restaurant weeks. Here are some things you should know before you go:

-- Prices may seem high (lunch for $24!) but these are multi-course meals at good restaurants that usually cost more.

-- Make reservations to make sure you get the time and day you want. Many restaurants use OpenTable.com or another online reservation system; each restaurant also accepts reservations by phone.

-- The fixed-price meals usually don’t include tip, tax or beverages.

-- Be patient. Expect restaurants to be more crowded and service slower than usual.

Below are five restaurant weeks that I selected for their large number of participating restaurants and diversity of cuisines. I also included descriptions of some notable eateries, with excerpts from user reviews in the Zagat restaurant guide series. Enjoy!

--Mary Forgione

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