Preview of Dine Springfield Restaurant Week
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'It drives visitors here. I spoke to someone earlier today and they were like 'We get so many new people that come to my restaurant during restaurant week, so it's great, it's great for local business in that way,' Springfield Business Improvement District Marketing Director Samantha Savoie told 22News.
From German and Italian to Indian and Mediterranean, and also BBQ and American, there is a restaurant for everyone, even a vegan option. It is free for restaurants in Springfield to sign up! Dine Springfield Restaurant Week begins June 6th and ends on the 15th.
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