There are just a few a few weeks before the October 6th kickoff of Santa Cruz County’s second annual restaurant week. Seven days of great eating at the best restaurants here for only $25 per person. With three courses — appetizer, entrée and dessert — at a price like this, Santa Cruzans will be eating better than they ever could before.

Restaurants will be extra busy, so please call as early as possible to make a reservation. You don’t want to be disappointed when your favorite restaurant fills up on the night you wanted to sample their Restaurant Week menu.

And don’t forget to tip. Service personnel will be working extra hard this week, and gratuity, beverage and California sales tax are not included.