New York City does something truly unique for one week in January and one week in June or July, making these times ideal for visiting The Big Apple. During these two weeks, the city hosts an event called Restaurant Week. During Restaurant Week customers can enjoy a three-course lunch for $24.07 and dinner for $35 at some of the finest restaurants. This is a truly great way to try restaurants you’ve never experienced before or to treat your taste buds to something that is normally out of your budget.

 

To get the full experience of Restaurant Week, there are some tips to keep in mind.

• Reserve Early. The sooner the better as these restaurants tend to fill up quickly. Getting reservations early in the week is easier than Thursday or Friday.
• Check out the Restaurant’s Website. All of the restaurants participating in Restaurant Week have a website. Check them out to see if you like their type of food and if the deal is worthwhile. Would you usually be able to eat at that place for $24.07?
• Understand the Price. Keep in mind that the deal price only includes the food. It doesn’t include beverages, tax, or tip. The restaurants often try to upsell once they’ve gotten you in the door so be wary of that.
• Tip Your Server Well. Just because the price is better than usual, doesn’t mean the wait staff is working any less. Tip them as you usually would.
• Be Open Minded. The selection is usually limited during this week so if you happen to be choosy about what you eat, Restaurant Week may not be for you.

 

This year’s summer Restaurant Week starts July 16, 2007 but some restaurant offer the deals right through Labour Day.