The Webb County Heritage Foundation takes on celebrating the founding of Laredo by partnering with local restaurants to produce Laredo’s first-ever Restaurant Week. “Dining Under Seven Flags” Restaurant Week in Laredo is designed to support the city’s hard-hit restaurant industry and help jumpstart a return to normal economic activity. Restaurant Week will take place from Sunday, May 9 to Saturday, May 15.
The following restaurants will participate in the celebration: Border Foundry, Trattoria Mia, El Mesón de San Agustín, The Tack Room, Burger Bar inside Old #2, The Tasting Room at La India, Emperor Garden Asian Bistro, 550 Pizzeria, El Capataz, Tabernilla, and Lolita’s Bistro.
“We are thankful the community is supporting local restaurants since they have struggled – as many other businesses have – during the pandemic,” said Henry Sauvignet, WCHF board president. “Food is a strong part of our heritage and the Webb County Heritage Foundation hopes the public ‘rediscovers’ their favorite restaurant or finds a new one. If you like what you taste, as I’m sure you will, spread the word.”
May 15th marks the 266th anniversary of the founding of Laredo by Tomás Sánchez in 1755. The Webb County Heritage Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to historic preservation, heritage education, and heritage tourism. It is the only organization that annually hosts a Founders Day Celebration. This year, the Foundation is urging curious audiences to “Taste Our History”. The border region has deep culinary traditions and talents and this celebration encourages support of the restaurant industry and local historic preservation.
“Last year, our Founders Day celebration was cancelled due to the COVID -19 pandemic,” said Margarita Araiza, executive director. “And this year, as things are slowly starting to recover, we thought it would be great to honor the hardworking people in the hospitality industry as true descendants of our illustrious ancestors, who struggled against all odds to forge the safe and prosperous community we now enjoy. We hope everyone comes out to support these local businesses, and at the same time, learn more about our own history.”
For tickets and more information on “Dining Under Seven Flags” Restaurant Week, please visit the Webb County Heritage Foundation’s Facebook page or its website at www.webbheritage.org.
