Towson's own Cafe Troia will host an event early next month to mark the start of Baltimore County's summer restaurant week, county officials announced.

The kickoff, emceed by Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce President Keith Scott, will be held at the restaurant on Aug. 8 at 11 a.m. Several participating restaurants will be there with samples.

A total of 36 Baltimore County restaurants are participating in the restaurant week promotion, which runs from Aug. 10 through 19. Prix fixe menu options will be available at prices ranging from $10.12 to $35.12. Check out a list of participating restaurants.