Now More Than Ever: Restaurant Week January 18-23 and 25-30, 2009

It seems that over the years restaurant week has grown from an annual single week to a biannual, two-week affair, and has grown to include hundreds of the city’s eateries. True, the trend of expanding into more days & locales is not new, but the quality of most menu offerings is.

We’re all watching our pocketbooks and wallets (and probably our belts as well) and so what we all want is great food at a great value. Nothing is more irksome than dropping big money for a ho-hum experience. And let’s face it, New York City is saturated with restos that deliver the ho-hum at premium prices. If there is a restaurant that has been on your wish list for a while, now more than ever is the time for you to get out and enjoy a great meal.

Here are some recommendations. I remind you that all of these can be reserved directly through NYC.com; just click on the green RESERVE button on each restaurant's page:

The Triad of Daniel’s more casual restaurants, Bar Boulud, db Bistro Moderne and Café Boulud, are offering a special three-course, prix-fixe menu for $24.07. While not the flagship of Daniel’s fleet, the culinary talent is impressive.

Eleven Madison Park: Chef Humm really is talented and the space will sweep you away into the age of refined empire. A must try.

Nobu: It may be tough to get a reservation, but now is the time to seriously try. C’mon! You know you want to!

Café des Artistes: A New York City icon, and if you haven’t been, you really must go.

Vong: I really do like Vong and have fun every time I go. Try to get one of the cabana-type tables so you can misbehave a little without drawing too much attention to yourself.

For the Lovebirds out there (and I do applaud you), here are a few romantic spots where you & your beloved can get cozy:

Gramercy Tavern
Le Cirque
River Café
Spice Market
Water’s Edge

For the Young Ones who like a more frenetic scene with really high heels:

Butter
Fig & Olive Meatpacking
Japonais

Have a look at the entire list and reserve your table today!

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