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Arizona Restaurant Week returns for sixth year

Sep 20, 2013, 5:00 AM | Updated: Sep 23, 2013, 2:43 pm

PHOENIX — If you have a champagne taste, but you’re on a beer budget, Restaurant Week 2013 might be perfect for you.

Thousands of people take advantage of this huge bargain every year.

“Our website alone has had over 1.25 million unique views from consumers wanting to plot and plan where they are going to dine over the next nine days,” said President of the Arizona Restaurant Association Steve Chucri.

About 180 restaurants are on board this year and each is offering a special dinner menu for the event at a cost of $30 to $40 per person.

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Arizona Restaurant Week returns for sixth year