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DINERS:
How can I make a reservation?
To make a reservation, you must call participating restaurants or lodging establishments. Phone numbers may be found on the Where to Dine + More page.
How do I know which restaurants and businesses are participating?
Gratuity is not included but a 20% tip is recommended for friendly waitstaff that work hard throughout the week for this event. All participants' phone numbers, website links and HRW offers can be accessed on the HRW website under Where to Dine + More. Click on the desired category – Restaurants, Lodging, Vineyards, and Retail & Other.
How can I find out which restaurants are open on a certain day?
You must call that particular restaurant.
Are tips included in the $24.95 price?
Gratuity is not included but a 20% tip is recommended for friendly waitstaff that work hard throughout the week for this event.
Are beverages included in the $24.95 price?
Coffee, tea, and beverages are not included in the prix fixe special. The promotion includes appetizer, dessert, and entrée.
Why do some restaurants offer additional items with supplemental charges and others do not?
Participating restaurants MUST offer the $24.95 three-course prix fixe that includes at least three choices of each course – three appetizers, three entrées, three desserts. It is their choice to offer additional items to the special menu that are higher priced but there must be at least three non-supplemented choices on the menu.
Who can I call with a comment about a restaurant?
All comments about a restaurant’s menu and service should be directed to the particular restaurant. Comments about the promotion overall can be posted on the comments board on this webpage or call (631) 727-2870.
PARTICIPANTS:
I own a business on Long Island, can I participate in Hamptons Restaurant Week?
Hamptons Restaurant Week is designed for the East End only. Towns include: Amagansett, Aquebogue, Baiting Hollow, Bridgehampton, Calverton, Cutchogue, East Hampton, East Marion, East Quogue, East Moriches, Eastport, Flanders, Greenport, Hampton Bays, Jamesport, Laurel, Manorville, Mattituck, Montauk, New Suffolk, Northampton, North Sea, Orient, Peconic, Quogue, Remsenberg, Riverhead, Sag Harbor, Sagaponack, Shelter Island, Southampton, Southold, Speonk, Springs, Wading River, Wainscot, Water Mill, Westhampton, Westhampton Beach.
I am a participating restaurant, what do I do now that I have signed on?
Participating restaurants MUST offer the $24.95 three-course prix fixe all night every night they are open from Sunday to Sunday, except Saturday when it only has to be offered until 7 p.m. Please follow this schedule. The three-course prix fixe MUST include at least three choices of each course - three appetizers, three entrees, three desserts. If you would like to add additional items to your prix fixe menu that are higher priced, you may add them with a supplemental charge. This is provided that there are still at least THREE non-supplemented choices on the menu. You may also offer your existing menu.
How do I sign my business up to participate in HRW?
Click the business sign up icon on Hamptons Restaurant Week website and fill out the quick form, including payment by credit card.
I would like to participate but I don’t have a credit card?
Checks are also accepted on a case-by-case basis. Once the Hamptons Restaurant Week Executive Committee receives the check and it clears, your business will be included on all press materials and the HRW website.
Why am I paying a fee?
A participant registration fee of $295 goes straight to advertising and promotion of this event to help make it as successful as possible. This is separate from the time invested by WordHampton Public Relations to publicize the event editorially. WordHampton does not make any money on this event. Our goal is to optimize turnout for participating businesses in a way that creates community goodwill and builds economic development for East End businesses. For the past five years, ads have run in New York Times, Long Island Pulse, The Independent, East Hampton Star, Dan’s Papers, Southampton Press, Suffolk Times/News Review, Beach/EHM Radio, WVVH TV.
Do I have to pay a fee if I have two businesses?
To be fair, all businesses with two or more categories must fill out a sign up form and pay the $295 fee for each entity. That is, if you own a restaurant and inn or if you own two restaurants, you must fill out one form for each entity and pay the $295 fee for both, totaling $590.
Why should I participate?
In the past five years of HRW, restaurateurs experienced a surge in business before the start of "high" season. Some reported a business increase of more than 50% during the promotion. HRW was designed to garner positive publicity and additional business for Hamptons restaurants and has since expanded to include lodging, wineries, retail shops, recreation and transportation outfits, spas and other businesses. Last year there were over 150 participants offering patrons over 150 places to eat, drink, sleep, shop, spa and entertain themselves!
When will my business be included on the website?
The HRW website is updated regularly. Your business will be listed within a few days after you sign up.
I own a restaurant, how do I get in contact with participating vineyards?
You will receive a list of participating vineyards, their offers and contact information a few weeks prior to the event to make sure you have the most up-to-date list. Vineyards will also receive a list of participating restaurants.
I own a vineyard, how do I get in contact with participating restaurants?
You will receive a list of participating restaurants and contact information a few weeks prior to the event to make sure you have the most up-to-date list. Restaurants will also receive a list of participating vineyards.
I own a restaurant, am I allowed to offer wines at a reduced rate if they are not on the participating list for HRW?
Absolutely. You can offer whatever discount you would like. We just ask for participating vineyards’ wines to be offered at $24.95 (if you choose to collaborate with them) and the $24.95 prix fixe (with at least 3 choices of appetizers, 3 choices of entrees, and 3 choices of dessert).
When is the deadline to participate in HRW?
There is no deadline to participate in HRW. However, to ensure your business is included in the complete promotional campaign, it is best to sign on by Monday, February 16th, 2008.
How do I submit the HRW offer my business will be promoting?
The HRW Executive Committee will send out offer forms for vineyards, lodging and other retail outlets to submit their HRW offer. Offers should be submitted by Monday, February 23rd to ensure inclusion in all HRW documents. You may submit your offer by emailing megan@wordhampton.com or faxing your offer to (631) 727-6106.
Can I change my HRW offer after I submit it?
Yes. However, we can only accept changes in offers before Monday, March 2nd. The reason for this is because we send out numerous lists to media, participants and diners daily and it becomes tedious to notify them of changes.
When should I offer my HRW promotion?
For participants who are not a restaurant (i.e. lodging, vineyard, retail, transportation etc.) a discount MUST be offered during the Hamptons Restaurant Week dates (March 29 - April 5).
What kind of promotion should my business offer?
The amount and type of discount is at the discretion of the establishment, but a discount must be offered. We give you complete freedom to design a special that works best for you and your business. Examples of previous HRW offers include:
- Lodging – 10% off winter rates & bottle of wine for each couple; Stay 1 night, get 2nd night free; 20% off room w/minimum 2 nights stay; Stay 2 nights, get the 3rd night free; $150/night includes hot breakfast, complimentary homemade cookies and sherry in room.
- Retail – 20% off all footwear and apparel; 30-50% off Scottish cashmere for ladies; 2 for 1 dinners & lunches; 15% off any take-out; 10% off storewide when you mention HRW; Buy one smoothie, get one free.
- Vineyards – 2001 Chardonnay at $104/case, 2001 Cabernet Franc at $120/case; 2001 Merlot at $12.50/bottle (retail $21.99/bottle); Chardonnay at $8.50/bottle (retail $12.99/bottle); 10% off the price of a bottle, 15% off the price of a case in tasting room.
Do participating restaurants have to accept reservations?
Your restaurant does not have to accept reservations for HRW if you prefer not to.
Can I include the HRW logo on my website and in my ads?
As HRW approaches, all participants will receive the HRW logo to display on their websites and ads via email.
I just filled out the participation form and paid the fee, how can I get a receipt?
Email megan@wordhampton.com to receive a receipt for your participation.
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