By Greg Ellison

(March 3, 2022) With hopes of establishing a new tradition for area foodies, the Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce is launching its inaugural Restaurant Week from March 6-12.

Chamber Executive Director Kerrie Bunting said the fresh venture was planned in conjunction with the

ERA Martin Associates Shamrock Division on Racetrack Road.

“It’s the first time,” she said.

Bunting said about a dozen Pines-based food establishments would be participating, including; A bagel And, Abi’s Diner, Denovo’s Trattoria, Hunan Garden, Ocean Pines Country Club and Yacht Club, Paul & Vinnies, Pines Public House, Plaza Tapatia, Southgate Grill, Taylor’s and the Hungry Donut.

“We wanted to highlight the diverse gastronomic opportunities Ocean Pines provides the entire region,” she said.

Bunting said prospective diners could obtain food cards to get stamps from participating restaurants.

Three stamps are required to be entered into a raffle drawing held on St. Patrick’s Day.

Food cards can be obtained from participating restaurants, the Ocean Pines Visitors Center at 11047 Race Track Road or the ERA Martin Associates Shamrock Division office at 11049 Racetrack Road.

Photo by Greg Ellison
Taylor’s Neighborhood Restaurant staff, Aillee Ewing, left, and Emily Vaughan, are ready to welcome patrons during the Ocean Pines Restaurant Week, which begins on March 6.

Taylor’s Restaurant owner Craig Davis, who applauded the concept promoted by the chamber, said patrons could look forward to some fresh menu entries.

“We’re offering three additional chef’s specials,” he said.

Davis said to supplement normal weekly specials, a surf and turf dish is being added for $26, a Mediterranean shrimp dish for $22 and a veggie tofu pita for $16.

DeNovo’s Trattoria co-owner Kelli Beck offered kudos to Bunting for envisioning the Ocean Pines Restaurant Week event.

“We’re super excited to be a part of it,” she said.

Beck said Restaurant Week patrons could anticipate added menu selections, including $9.50 pizza on Monday, $8 large salads on Tuesday, pasta night on Wednesday and comfort food night on Thursday.

“We will have bar specials all week,” she said.

Matt Ortt Companies CEO Ralph DeAngelus said patrons could select from an array of weekly specials at both the Yacht Club and Clubhouse Bar and Grille.

“We look forward to participating,” he said.

DeAngelus highlighted the prime rib special on Saturday as a popular option for regular patrons.

Bunting said after diners get three stamps food cards should be returned to the ERA Martin Associates Shamrock office on or before March 16.

“They’ll be entered into a raffle on March 17,” she said.

The raffle drawing will be live streamed on the Chamber’s Facebook page with prizes awarded afterwards.

“We will call winners,” she said.