Special meal deals being offered at more than 35 restaurants in Midtown-area

Diners can now chow down at more than 35 participating restaurants and take advantage of three-course, value priced menus until Sunday, July 26 during Chow Down Midtown. Participating restaurants and menus are listed at ChowDownMidtown.com including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. New to this year’s event is an online cocktail contest showcasing special recipes featuring Hendricks Gin developed by employees from participating Chow Down Midtown restaurants. Recipes will be posted until Sunday, July 19 on the Chow Down Midtown Facebook page and the recipe with the most likes will be the winner. The grand prize will be a ride on the Hendricks Gin dirigible and $200. Midtown serves as an area with a diverse selection of dining options within the following boundaries: 65th St. to the north, Fall Creek Parkway to the south, Illinois St. to the west and Keystone Ave. to the east. For a complete list of participating restaurants and menus, visit ChowDownMidtown.com. Also, updates are listed on Chow Down Midtown’s Facebook page and Twitter @chowdownmidtown.