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Published:Sunday | October 9, 2011 | 12:00 AM
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Simone Ardito of Wisynco enjoys the evening with Hi-Lo's Oral Richards.
Jackie Stewart-Lechler (left) is absorbed in her discussion with Veena Chanrai.
From left: Linval and Ava Comerie spend time with Diana Gibson.
A section of the audience at the launch of the annual Gleaner-sponsored Restaurant Week held last Thursday at Gleaner's roof-top garden.
The Gleaner's Nordia Craig takes in the action with Garth Walker.
David Gordon (left) ensures that no one's glass was empty, including Waterwork's Patrick Waldemar.
From left: R. Christine King, Marcia Forbes, Christopher Reckord, and Minna Israel.
The T-shirts of Sacha Viamontie (left) and Nashell Brown say it all!
It's all about food for Ricky Mahfood (left) and James Lechler, or is it? - PHOTOS BY Rudolph Brown/Photographer
A picture says a thousand words and the words are Wayne Kirkpatrick (left) and Larry Watson are having fun.
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Last Thursday evening, the rooftop of The Gleaner's North Street headquarters was transformed into a glitzy view of the city as sponsors and organisers of the annual Restaurant Week gathered to launch the highly anticipated event.

Among the special guests in attendance was New York restaurateur Paul Salmon of Miss Lily's. The popular New York eatery is participating in this year's Restaurant Week which runs from November 11-19 this year.

Sponsors are Stewarts Automotive Group, Appelton Estate, CB Chicken, Ocean Spray, Hi-Lo Food Stores, Hardy's, RBC Royal Bank, Café Blue. Restaurant Week is endorsed by the Jamaica Tourist Board.Here are some highlights of the launch.