Even as the Valley sweats through another brutal summer (so much for a dry heat), we’re all smiles here at DLT. That’s because we just spent way too much time perusing the new, improved Arizona Restaurant Week website.

Hosted Sept. 18 – 26 at more than 150 restaurants across Phoenix and some place called Tucson, this annual event is like a week-long Super Bowl for foodies. Offering a three-course meal of signature dishes for only $29 or $39 per person, this is the perfect excuse to check out all those eateries you’ve been meaning to try for years. We’ll follow up with a full DLT-approved itinerary closer to the event, but when else are you going to be able to savor posh palaces such as Michael Mina’s BOURBON Steak for less than 30 bones?

Also new for 2010, you can follow AZRW on Facebook, Twitter and, coming soon, a dedicated YouTube channel.

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