Foodie February 2025

BINGO to Draw Diners to Kent Emerson Consumer Care to Provide $750 in Prizes

Kent, OH — Main Street Kent is kicking off its annual Foodie February, inviting residents and visitors to discover the city’s diverse dining scene while supporting local businesses all month long. From Feb. 1 through Feb. 28, participants can pick up a Foodie February BINGO card at any participating restaurant or café, collect stamps with each purchase, and enter to win gift cards to Kent eateries.

To participate, diners simply snap a photo of their completed BINGO card and email it to info@mainstreetkent.org. Each completed BINGO—horizontal, vertical, or diagonal—earns one entry into a drawing for a $25 restaurant gift card. Multiple BINGOs mean multiple entries. Participants who fill the entire card will be entered to win the grand prize of $250 in gift cards.

A total of $750 in prizes will be awarded on March 9, thanks to support from Emerson Consumer Care, located in Acorn Alley. Twenty winners will receive $25 gift cards, and one lucky participant will take home the $250 grand prize. Winners will be notified by email.

Full program details, a list of participating businesses, and a downloadable BINGO card are available at: mainstreetkent.org/event/foodie-february/

“Kent offers a mix of cafés, inventive eateries, lively pubs, and standout restaurants, creating a vibrant food scene with something delicious for every craving. Foodie February gives lots of reasons to try places you’ve never visited before,” said Heather Malarcik, executive director of Main Street Kent.

Participating businesses: Alley Mac, Barrio Tacos, Bell Tower Brewing, Belleria Pizza & Italian, Bent Tree Coffee, Beware of the Leopard, Blind Squirrel Pub, Board & Bevy, Erie Street Kitchen, Franklin Square Deli, Gigi’s Ristorante & Market, Good Day Oven, Lake House Kitchen, Laziza, Mike’s Place, Nineteen 10 at the Kent State Hotel, North Water Brewing, Over Easy at the Depot, Ray’s Place, Scribbles Coffee, Taco Tontos, The River Merchant, Tree City, Tru Grille, Water Street Tavern, Wild Goats Cafe.

Main Street Kent is a non-profit organization focused on the revitalization of downtown Kent. It is an affiliate of the national Main Street program and the Heritage Ohio program.

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Contact: Heather Malarcik
Main Street Kent
Phone: 330-677-8000
Email: heather@mainstreetkent.org