Louis "Hondo" Stella is the owner of Casa Capri.
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7 killer deals for Kenosha Restaurant Week

Annual nine-day celebration runs Saturday through Feb. 26

By Kenosha.com WriterKENOSHA.COM

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Kenosha Restaurant Week, an annual nine-day celebration of the community’s delicious dining scene, runs from Saturday (Feb. 18) to Sunday (Feb. 26) at numerous local restaurants, eateries, pubs and shops.

Local businesses offer a variety of specials, allowing local foodies a unique opportunity to visit restaurants and explore menu items at a discounted price. 

Kenosha.com spent the past couple weeks exploring menus and uncovered 7 Killer Deals for Kenosha Restaurant Week. So put on your stretchy pants, bring your appetite and enjoy! 

Here are seven deals you can’t pass up: 

Captain Mike’s

Captain Mike’s

5118 Sixth Ave.

Deal: Burger of the Week: A five-ounce organic, grass-fed beef burger with a choice of thin fries, handout fries, potato salad, organic side salad or coleslaw.

Price: $10 (value $15)

Overview: Available as a $10 lunch special, Mike’s is serving its Mardi Gras Shrimp Po’Boy Burger starting on Monday (Feb. 20). The burger features pepper jack cheese, popcorn shrimp, pickles, lettuce, tomato and Cajun mayo.

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Casa Capri

Casa Capri

2129 Birch Road

Deal: Pasta Combo: Two meat ravioli, two cheese shells, gnocchi, lasagna with soup and salad.

Price: $17.95 (value: $22.95)

Overview: Serving quality, homemade Italian food for 67 years, Casa Capri’s pasta combo is a sample platter of the restaurant’s favorites. Even the hungriest leave with leftovers, which means two incredible meals for under $18 isn’t too shabby.

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Tenuta’s Deli

Tenuta’s Deli

3203 52nd St.

Deal: Lunch Special: Choose any sandwich, panini or bomber with a side of a variety of pasta salads, a large cannoli and a Point soda.

Price: $10.99 (value $18)

Overview: The only way this deal could be sweeter is if the sun was shining, the birds were singing and the outdoor grill was cooking. Tenuta’s, a local landmark for over 70 years, features a variety of Italian specialties. This deal allows you to pick from your favorites and enjoy a three-course delight for roughly the cost of a fast-food “value” meal.

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The Daily Dose Cafe

The Daily Dose Cafe

6010 40th Ave.

Deal: Hash plate with eggs

Price: $6.95 (value $15)

Overview: The Hash Plate, a Daily Dose favorite, is featured at a bargain price. The dish is served with two eggs (your way) with homemade hash, toast and a side of homemade biscuits and gravy and includes coffee or tea. How can you go wrong?

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Kaiser’s

Kaiser’s

510 57th Street

Deal: Lunch Combo: Pick any sandwich or wrap with the choice of fries, chips and a cup of the soup of the day.

Price: $10 (value $17)

Overview: Kaiser’s features a variety of delicious sandwiches and wraps, offering something to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. The buffalo chicken wrap with a side of pub chips is a personal favorite. Don’t forget to dip the pub chips in Kaiser’s creamy, homemade coleslaw.

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Coopers Uptown

Coopers Uptown

2401 60th Street

Deal: Tighty Whitey: Homemade chicken salad sandwich on choice of bread with kettle chips and a pickle spear.

Price: $6.99 ($7.99 value)

Overview: A Jack Andrea classic returns as the Tighty Whitey — renamed by Coopers Uptown’s new owners Jockey International — and delicious as ever. At $6.99 you can’t find a better sandwich/value in Kenosha.

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La Fogata

La Fogata

3300 Sheridan Road

Deal: Half-price brunch

Price: $5 -$10 (value $10-$20)

Overview: La Fogata serves delicious Mexican fare and at half-price you can’t go wrong. The chorizo and egg tacos are served with avocado slices, lettuce, tomato and sour cream with a tortillas, rice and refried beans. A tad over $10 for brunch with a mimosa? Unthinkable.

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For a complete, updated list of local Kenosha Restaurant Week participants and specials visit HERE.

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