Program Overview

Taste of Georgina will run from February 29, 2024, to March 9, 2024, to celebrate and promote Georgina's diverse cuisines by profiling dining experiences at a range of prix fixe price points.

Taste of Georgina Objectives

• Bolster the support for Georgina's restaurants during periods of reduced customer traffic.
• Stimulate economic vitality within the local restaurant industry.
• Commemorate the rich diversity of culinary offerings available in Georgina.

Program Overview

• The program is free for restaurants that wish to meet the program requirements and participate in this event.
• To participate, restaurants must provide a three-course prix fixe menu for lunch and/or dinner, available during their standard operating hours.
• The prix fixe menu should encompass an appetizer or starter, a main course, and a dessert or non-alcoholic drink.
• These prix fixe menus must be priced within the specified range of price categories offered by the program.

If you have any questions about this application form, please get in touch with Cristina Liu at cliu@georgina.ca

Eligibility

Eligible participants must:

• be an existing, sit-in restaurant.
• be located in the Town of Georgina.
• possess a current York Region Green Proof of Public Health Inspection sign.
• consent to adhere to the terms and conditions of participation, which encompass various aspects including, but not limited to, program requirements, prix fixe menu particulars, and the selection of a price point category.
• demonstrate that the average price of a multi-course meal on the restaurant’s regular lunch and/or dinner menu meets the minimum requirements as outlined in the following table:

Taste of Georgina Price Point Category 

Price Point Categories	Minimum Requirements for Regular Menu  Average Price Point for a three-course meal
$20 Lunch	$22 Lunch
$27 Lunch	$30 Lunch
$34 Lunch	$37 Lunch
$41 Lunch	$45 Lunch
$35 Dinner	$39 Dinner
$45 Dinner	$50 Dinner
$55 Dinner	$61 Dinner
$65 Dinner	$72 Dinner

Please note:

1. The average price of a three-course meal from the restaurant's regular menu should meet the minimum requirements to provide value during the promotional event. 
2. Applications will be reviewed and verified for accuracy to ensure the selected price point is lower than the average price of a three-course meal from their regular menu. It is expected that a minimum discount of 10% will provided through the prix fixe menu.
3. Once a submission is received and a restaurant is determined to have met all criteria, including the appropriate price point category based on their regular dinner menu, they will be notified of their eligibility and next steps, including registration for the upcoming promotions.

Deadline

By participating in the Taste of Georgina program, participants receive many promotional perks for their restaurant. The Town of Georgina's Economic Development and Tourism Division advertises this event in many traditional and modern marketing channels to increase awareness and promote the event.

A completed application must be received by January 10, 2025 to be considered for the program. No extensions will be provided.

Information and contacts listed on this application will be used for notification of eligibility and registration information. Please provide accurate contact information.

Upload your current menu

Please upload your restaurant's most current menu. A staff member from Economic Development and Tourism will review the menu to determine which prix fixe category your business will correspond with and contact you with the details.

For a definition of what constitutes a fully barrier-free and wheelchair-accessible location, review the Accessibility Guidelines below.

Accessibility Guidelines

When identifying your Restaurant/Venue as accessible for people with physical disabilities, please use the following checklist.

To qualify as a fully barrier-free and wheelchair-accessible location, your venue should comply with all items listed below.

Entrance/Interior

• All pedestrian routes to and from the main entrance and exit should provide a level path or a ramp.
• Main entrance and exit doors should be a minimum of 915 mm wide to allow for safe passage of persons who use mobility aids including wheelchairs or scooters.
• Glass doors should be clearly visible when closed.
• All door-opening hardware should be easy to grasp and use. Automatic door openers are recommended wherever possible.
• Aisle spaces between furniture, equipment or other fixed objects should be wide enough to allow a person using mobility aids to pass.
• If the program/activity is not held at entrance level, there must be an accessible elevator or ramp to the floor where this activity is being held.

Public Washrooms

• Public washrooms should have a door entrance of at least 915 mm wide.
• The washroom stall should also have an entrance of at least 915 mm wide and the stall should have grab bars installed by the toilet.
• There should be at least one barrier-free sink (knee clearance of 735 mm below the vanity counter) with lever faucets.

The Accessible Customer Service Standards established under the Province of Ontario's accessibility legislation (AODA) requires that goods or services be provided in a manner that respects the dignity and independence of persons with disabilities.

In its goal to become barrier-free, the Town of Georgina has made many accessibility improvements and will build on these achievements as both the private and public sectors prepare to comply with accessibility standards set under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

The applicant agrees to:

• promote the Taste of Georgina on their website and social media channels, at least two weeks prior to the event.
• provide all restaurant visitors between Feb. 28 - Mar. 9 with their Taste of Georgina prix fixe menu when they are seated. 
• possess a current York Region Green Proof of Public Health Inspection sign.
• consent to adhere to the terms and conditions of participation, which encompass various aspects including, but not limited to, program requirements, prix fixe menu particulars, and the selection of a price point category.

Completing this form does not guarantee that your restaurant will be part of the Taste for Georgina event. The Town of Georgina is committed to protecting the privacy of any personal information you may provide us on this application form.