Waltham Loves Food

Thank you for participating in
#WalthamLovesFood

We finished the spring 2021 contest

Check back – we may do this again!

This initiative to support our local restaurants with a fun contest for you is now over for spring 2021



March 15 to April 26

Each week, one to two Waltham restaurants will be featured by Waltham Local First.

Customers who purchase food from any participating restaurant and post about it on social media — Facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter — and tag #WalthamLovesFood will be entered to win a restaurant gift card!

Two or more winners each week! From all participants, we’ll choose one grand finale winner for a gift basket worth $150 donated by Brother’s Marketplace.

Participating Restaurants: check back as we add more!

Bistro 781 – 336 Moody St
Craft Food Hall – 200 5th Ave
Domenic’s – 987 Main St
Fulciniti’s Market – 121 Hammond St
Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar – 240 Moody St
Hakata Ramen & Sushi – 895 Main St
Leo’s Place Diner – 655 Main St
Little India Restaurant – 475 Moody St
Lizzy’s Ice Cream – 367 Moody St

FAQ

How do I participate?

1. Order a meal from any of the participating restaurants. Post about your experience – your favorite dish, the staff, anything – and tag #WalthamLovesFood

2. Waltham Local First will notify you by social media if you are the WINNER!

3. Visit the restaurant for your gift card and enjoy your next meal on Waltham Local First!

What should I post?

To help the restaurant get noticed by your network, share a bit about the experience – include photos, descriptions, and your favorites!

Which restaurant will I get a gift card for?

To one of the restaurants participating in Waltham Loves Food contest

For restaurant owners: how can my restaurant participate?

To participate, you must be an independent restaurant located in Waltham, MA. Contact WalthamLovesFood@walthamlocalfirst.org if you would like to become a participating restaurant.


Save Waltham’s Restaurants with the Waltham Restaurant Aid Collaborative
Join Us! Here’s how:

Prior to COVID-19, Waltham had a thriving restaurant industry. Let’s make sure it’s still here after COVID-19. You can help by purchasing meals from a restaurant in Waltham, tipping well, and by participating in one of the following initiatives:

Waltham Loves Food – details on this page

Dine Aid Waltham – concerts benefiting music, arts, and restaurants by Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation

Keep Calm and Carry Out – from Breezers Ball organizers, 8-in-8 challenge

Waltham Waiters-COVID Relief Fund – organized by the Waltham Chamber of Commerce

#LoveWins2020 Facebook Raffle – a local resident making an impact

The Waltham Restaurant Aid Collaborative is sponsored by the organizations pictured below. To join our effort, please email WalthamLovesFood@WalthamLocalFirst.org.