Weekapaug Inn launches Pink Menu for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Weekapaug Inn will donate 10% of proceeds from a special three-course Pink Menu at The Restaurant throughout October to the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation. The promotion ties a seasonal dinner offering to local breast cancer research support in Weekapaug, Rhode Island.

Why it matters: - Weekapaug Inn is turning a fall dining promotion into a fundraising effort for breast cancer research in the local community. - Ten percent of proceeds from each Pink Menu sold in October will go to the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation. - The menu gives diners a direct way to support the cause while ordering dinner at The Restaurant.

What happened: - Weekapaug Inn introduced a Pink Menu for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. - The three-course prix fixe dinner will run Sunday through Thursday throughout October. - The promotion will be available at The Restaurant at Weekapaug Inn in Weekapaug, Rhode Island. - The menu costs $95 per person, before tax and gratuity. - Reservations are recommended and can be made at weekapauginn.com.

The details: - Executive Chef Gerardo Viejo and his culinary team created the menu. - Guests choose one appetizer, one entrée and one dessert. - Appetizer options include Endive and Arugula Salad with Pink Lady apples, Gorgonzola dolce, candied bacon, walnuts and Champagne vinaigrette. - Another appetizer option is Ahi Tuna Tiradito with pink grapefruit leche de tigre, pomegranate seeds, finger lime and black garlic gel. - A third appetizer option is Beets and Carrots with carrot purée, salt-roasted beets, tarragon pesto and toasted pepitas. - Entrée options include Pan-Seared Scallops with beet purée and citrus-fennel salad. - Another entrée option is Heritage Chicken with roasted grapes, Brussels sprouts and Madeira jus. - A third entrée option is Crispy-Skin Salmon with fregola, sautéed kale, cranberry and beurre rouge. - Dessert options include Macaron Framboise with fresh raspberries, berry gel and crème pâtissière. - Another dessert option is Blood Orange Sorbet and Berries. - The Restaurant is located at 25 Spray Rock Road in Weekapaug. - More information on Weekapaug Inn events is available at weekapauginn.com/events. - General details are available at weekapauginn.com.

Between the lines: - The promotion pairs a luxury hotel dining experience with a cause-marketing effort tied to a widely recognized awareness month. - The menu’s pink-and-red ingredients reinforce the Breast Cancer Awareness Month theme without changing the restaurant’s standard dinner service. - Weekapaug Inn is using a limited-day schedule, which can make the offer feel more special and may help drive reservations.

What's next: - The Pink Menu will remain available through October on Sundays through Thursdays. - Weekapaug Inn will continue accepting reservations for guests who want to participate during the month. - The restaurant’s regular dinner menu will remain available alongside the Pink Menu.