Updated 1/26/2021 8:13 AM
At a time when restaurants say they need help the most, Explore Elgin Area is bringing back restaurant week after a two-year hiatus.
This year s edition, which will start Monday, Feb. 1, and runs through Feb. 12, will have a takeout theme.
Krisilee Murphy, executive director of Explore Elgin Area, said the event used to be held in March. But after talking with multiple restaurants, they all said, We really need help in February, Murphy said.
With the uncertain pandemic landscape making planning dine-in promotions a dicey proposition, Murphy said, event organizers wanted to augment whatever restaurants may be getting when they are allowed to open dining rooms.