The Town of Smiths Falls Economic Development and Tourism department is excited to announce the launch of the Summer Eats contest, celebrating the diverse and delicious flavors of locally owned restaurants.

This new initiative aims to highlight the culinary excellence present in Smiths Falls while engaging both residents and visitors and continuing to support local food establishments. Summer Eats will replace the previous PINIC program developed to support local restaurants during the pandemic. The contest will feature weekly themes for participants to explore and experience the wide variety of dining options available in Smiths Falls and a chance to win $25-$50 restaurant gift certificates along the way.

To participate, post a photo of your meal from the designated weekly theme, tag the restaurant (or food truck), and share details about the menu item in the comments section of the SF Summer Eats Weekly Theme post on the Experience Smiths Falls Facebook page.

The weekly theme will be posted on Monday mornings, and that post will be edited to announce the winner the following Monday, prior to the new theme being announced. Winners will receive a restaurant gift certificate, which can be picked up at the Welcome Centre at Town Hall Monday to Friday from 9am – 4pm, or they can be mailed to the winners.

"We are thrilled to showcase the culinary diversity and quality of our locally owned restaurants through the Summer Eats contest," said Julia Crowder, Manager of Economic Development and Tourism. "This contest not only celebrates our vibrant food scene but also invites the community and visitors to discover and support these culinary gems."

Follow the Experience Smiths Falls Facebook page www.facebook.com/ExperienceSmithsFalls and stay tuned for the weekly themes. For details and contest rules please visit smithsfalls.ca/summereats.
The following is a list of participating locations:

• Bistro Polo
• Boomtown Fusion Eatery
• Bowie's
• Britt's Chips
• C'est Tout Bakery
• Country Diner
• Diluca's Fine Foods
• Ger-Bo's Steak House
• Hank's Fries
• Iron Forge
• King Star Buffet
• Lighthouse Café
• Lockmasters Taphouse
• Man Ling Restaurant
• Matty O'Shea's
• My Place Restaurant
• Perfect Thyming
• Pickled Pig
• Rob Roy's
• Sagar Indian Cuisine
• Shawarma on the Falls
• Sip Bistro
• Sweet Scoops
• Taco to Me
• The Dessert Plate
• The Station
• The Tap Room
• The Vault
• T's Chips
• Two Guys for Lunch
• Union Street Bar & Grill
• Yukihana Sushi

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Media Contact
Joanne Plontz
Communications and Marketing Coordinator
77 Beckwith Street N, Box 695
Smiths Falls, ON K7A 2B8
613-283-4124 ext. 1122
Communications@smithsfalls.ca