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Economic Development Commission reviews Restaurant Week; commissioners consider five‑year plan
Summary
The Litchfield Economic Development Commission reviewed Restaurant Week outcomes on April 29, reporting strong business response and a 40% post‑event survey return; members discussed a five‑year plan, farm outreach and marketing collaborations with the Litchfield Ledger.
The Litchfield Economic Development Commission reviewed a post‑mortem of the town’s 2026 Restaurant Week at its April 29 special meeting, noting strong business response and customer praise. The minutes record that the Litchfield Ledger dinner was "very successful," and that the Ledger has roughly 3,300 local subscribers; a post‑mortem survey returned a 40% response rate and mostly five‑star reviews.
Commissioners discussed potential next steps to build on the event’s momentum. Commissioner Tara‑Marie Lynch Bares proposed developing a five‑year Restaurant Week plan. Commissioners also recommended outreach to local farms and CSAs to integrate farm‑to‑table offerings and possible discounts. The commission discussed a future marketing collaboration with the Litchfield Ledger, including the possibility of a Ledger newsletter ad in early March to promote a multi‑year program. A 'third dinner club' was noted as scheduled at the Lost Fox.
Why it matters: commissioners framed Restaurant Week as a driver of foot traffic and broader spending across restaurants and adjacent retail. The commission directed further planning and marketing coordination; no formal funding decisions were recorded in the minutes. The meeting adjourned at 8:19 PM and the commission will revisit related items at future meetings.
