Customers have no control over which restaurant will issue the gift certificate, and they may find it hard to know which restaurants are participating.

So far, 35 restaurants nationwide are participating in the program.

The number to call for information about the program, and which restaurants are participating, is (203) 863-4444.

This month and next more than 100 restaurants are participating in the event.

Other experts say some restaurants may participate only if they cannot afford advertising and public relations.

More than 45 restaurants and bakeries participated in the two events, many serving at both.

As with the previous festival, several local venues and restaurants participated.

For information about which restaurants are participating: (212) 865-6500.

Some 30 galleries as well as restaurants and shops participate.

Today, 37 restaurants and mole producers participate in the event.