we're joined this afternoon by the executive chef from villa tronco nate skipper, one the of the many restaurants taking part. 'restaurant week' runs through january 17th. participating restaurants will feature special menu items, promotions and discounts. for a list of restaurants participating, head to wis tv dot com and click on the big red 10 at the restaurant week south carolina is an eleven-day food fest taking place across the state january 7th-17th. more than 220 restaurants are participating statewide this year. in columbia, we have 55 restaurants participating. the numbers are up this year. restaurant week started in 2010. here's how it works: restaurants offer prix fixe menus, which includes multi-course meals at a value-added price. it gives diners the chance to check out new spots or old favorites for a great price. new this year, participating restaurants will be offering specials during both lunch and dinner. although not all restaurants will be offering lunch specials, all will be menu. the dinner menu will be the wet ride into work and school. showers will end by afte