Restaurant Week started in 1992 as an effort to promote dining in New York during the Democratic National Convention. Restaurants, which are natural competitors, came together and each charged $19.92 for a three-course prix fixe. It was such a success it continued to grow and now it happens twice a year, in January and in July. It is a great way to experience some of the pricier restaurants in New York City at a fraction of the cost. You get a 3-course meal that consists of an appetizer, entrée and dessert. Lunch is $24.07 and dinner is $35.00.
Restaurant 2011 runs Monday January 24th – Feb 6th. Many restaurants will continue lunch only through the end of February. Restaurant week runs primarily Monday – Friday, Saturdays are excluded and Sundays are optional. You can check out a list of participating restaurants at www.nycgo.com/restaurantweek/ where they have a link to book your table on Open Table. Reservations fill up fast so try not to wait till the last minute. However, if you are at all like me and you procrastinate a little too long, I do have a good tip. Most good restaurants serve full menus at the bar and don’t normally take reservations for bar seats. You may have to wait, but you will get to eat at that place that has been booked for weeks.
I am also going to share my top “Undies” secret with you. Apiary on 11th & 3rd normally has a no-corkage fee on Monday nights. So if you really want a fantastic meal and big savings, bring a nice bottle of wine and have the $35 pre-fixe dinner on a Monday night during restaurant week at Apiary. It is probably one of the best deals going. I may just see you there. I am booking my Monday night table right after I post this.
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