Dining in can help Texas out

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Monday kicks off the second annual GO Texan Restaurant Round-Up Week .

More than 200 restaurants across the state and 60 in our area are taking part by buying and preparing foods that come from local producers.

"By supporting our local farmers and ranchers, ultimately we are putting money into the Texas economy, and we'll see that money comes back to us in the long run," said Joel Welch, executive chef with Kerbey Lane Café .

Last year, the event was just one day, but since it was such a success, it will now go all week long.

Kerbey Lane Café will have a special seasonal menu for customers to order from, and $1 from each item ordered goes to Caritas .

"And in turn, when they are buying them, we get to give to a local food bank - Caritas - in another way to give back," said Allison Bright, Kerbey Lane’s marketing director.

To see what restaurants are taking part click on this link .