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CBS News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
NYC Restaurant Week returns for summer 2025. How to find restaurants, make reservations and more
New York City Restaurant Week is back for the summer. Starting today, hundreds of restaurants across the five boroughs will be offering discounted meals. NYC Restaurant Week starts July 21 and runs through Aug. 17. Not all participating restaurants will offer deals for the full four weeks, so diners are encouraged to check with restaurants ahead of time. Restaurant Week pricing is available Monday through Friday at participating restaurants. Some restaurants may choose to also offer deals on Sundays. Saturdays are excluded from the program. Reservations opened on Tuesday, July 15, and can be made online at Participating restaurants will offer two-course lunches and/or three-course dinners for $30, $45 or $60, excluding beverages, gratuities and taxes. Some restaurants may also offer a $16.25 "Founded By NYC" special dish or cocktail in celebration of New York City's 400th anniversary. Over 600 restaurants across all five boroughs are participating in NYC Restaurant Week this summer. A full list can be found at Additional restaurants may be added through July 28. NYC Restaurant Week usually happens twice a year — once in the winter and once in the summer. New Yorkers can expect the event to return sometime in early 2026. In the meantime, those seeking entertainment on a budget can look forward to the return of NYC Broadway Week in September, with tickets going on sale in late August, followed by Off-Broadway Week in October.
Time Out
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
This new site makes finding a great NYC restaurant way less annoying
If you've ever fallen down a 20-tab rabbit hole trying to pick a decent dinner spot in the city only to wind up at a place with $28 truffle fries and the ambiance of a dentist's office, there's a new tool in town that might save your sanity (and your date night). Meet a just-launched site that pulls together the internet's food chatter—Reddit threads, Instagram tags and (soon) editorial articles—and compiles it into clean, searchable profiles for more than 2,700 New York restaurants. Instead of toggling between Yelp, Google, Reddit and the like, you can now browse everything in one place, complete with highlight dishes, sentiment summaries, and a whole mess of handy tags like ' date-night,' ' Chinese ' or 'cash-only.' The site is the brainchild of Steven (who prefers not to use his last name for anonymity reasons), a 29-year-old software engineer and lifelong Morningside Heights local. His inspiration? A Restaurant Week disaster six years ago, when he sent a friend to a Yelp-praised restaurant that turned out to be such a dud it torpedoed the poor guy's date. 'That moment stuck with me,' Steven told Time Out. 'I realized that finding a truly great restaurant in NYC requires more than relying on a single source.' So he built Starved as a side project, working nights and weekends from April to July. The result is something between a crowd-sourced food archive and a digital cheat sheet; it's more curator than critic. The site doesn't generate its own reviews; instead, it surfaces the voices of others: top Reddit comments, standout Instagram posts and soon, mentions in editorial outlets like the Infatuation, T he New York Times and yours truly, Time Out. There are already more than 36,000 references in the system, including real-time picks like the most upvoted Restaurant Week restaurants. You can browse by neighborhood, cuisine, vibe or even dishes (yes, there's a 'cacio e pepe' tag). While Steven has no plans to monetize the site ('just trying to recoup server costs'), he's hopeful it'll make New Yorkers' most stressful daily decision a little easier. 'I believe choosing the right restaurant in NYC still requires personal judgment,' he says. 'I hope to help make the decision-making process easier.'
Style Blueprint
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Style Blueprint
The Scoop on Birmingham Restaurant Week
Back for its 15th year, Birmingham Restaurant Week runs July 17 through 26. The best restaurants in Birmingham, including bars and food trucks, will serve their favorite dishes on a prix fixe menu so you can dine to your heart's delight without breaking the bank. For the scoop, we spoke with Ashley Gooden, director of public relations and digital media at Style Advertising, which spearheads the event. This year, Ashley says, 'Diners can expect a wide variety of restaurant options, plenty of events to attend, giveaways, and fun with fellow foodies!' Read on for more delicious details. What is Birmingham Restaurant Week? Birmingham Restaurant Week is all about celebrating and promoting a key ingredient to the city's magic — its incredible culinary scene. Ashley says the goal is to spread the word about all the best restaurants in Birmingham, bars, cafés, and food trucks, whether they're well-established haunts or just-opened spots. 'We want to help restaurants build a connection with the community and make Birmingham Restaurant Week a reason for people to come visit,' she explains. The events, special menus, and promotional initiatives all serve the goal of supporting small businesses; you won't find any national chains on the list. Not only does the week give local restaurants a chance to shine, but it also benefits a local food-based nonprofit, Magic City Harvest (more on that below). How Restaurant Week Works Birmingham Restaurant Week has two primary components: events and prix fixe menus (offered by participating restaurants). While the events require tickets and take place at designated times over the 10 days, restaurants will offer their special menus throughout Restaurant Week, so you can participate however and whenever you like. All you have to do is head to the restaurant of your choice and ask for the Restaurant Week menu. The menus are designed to fit any budget and range from $5 to $70. From sunrise to sundown, the menu offerings are as diverse as they are delicious — think small plates, specialty cocktails, and elegant dinners with decadent desserts. Available menus and restaurant details can be previewed on Birmingham Restaurant Week's website under the Eat/Drink section, where you can filter options by location, cuisine, price, and more. 'We like to say it's a great way to put together your culinary plan of attack!' Ashley says. Perks for Diners & Promotion for Restaurants Not only are the prix fixe menus a great deal for diners, but the event provides ample opportunity to try out new spots and revisit old favorites. Restaurants use the opportunity to make their establishment a can't-miss stop. 'Some of these restaurants use Birmingham Restaurant Week to try out new menu items, bring back old ones that people liked for a limited time, and even host special events,' Ashley says. Participating restaurants feel the love, too. 'The event helps get the word out about the restaurants that people have in their community that they may not have known about,' Ashley says, 'When they find out how good they are, they'll tell their friends. Word of mouth is the best form of public relations.' For Ashley, the opportunity to support the restaurant owners she comes to know through her role with Birmingham Restaurant Week is especially meaningful. 'They have more to share with you than just food on a plate,' she says. 'Each of them has a special story about why they do what they do and the creation behind each item on their menu. There is always so much passion when you talk to them about food.' Local long-time favorites, including Ovenbird, Rojo, and Vino, are all on the list for this year's event. Notable newcomers include Board in Birmingham, Magnolia Point, and Rêve. Mark Your Calendar: Birmingham Restaurant Week Events While you can dine your way through Birmingham all week long, there are a few Birmingham Restaurant Week events you won't want to miss. Birmingham Restaurant Week Preview Party When: Tuesday, July 15, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Haven Tickets: $35, available here To kick off the week, partygoers can sample signature bites from participating restaurants, located this year at Haven. 'This is the perfect chance for foodies to come and try some of what a few of our restaurants will have on their menu,' Ashley says. Examples include Corazon's esquites, off-the-cob street corn, and Adored Sweet's peach cheesecake. There will be a full bar, and each ticket includes one drink as well as complimentary valet parking. Tickets usually sell out, so get yours ASAP! Sipology When: Sunday, July 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: City Walk BHAM Tickets: $35, available here Don't miss this 'Sunday Funday' event! Sipology is a reimaged version of Birmingham Restaurant Week's signature Wineology event, and will feature a flight tasting paired with local catering, all with a brunch theme. Come ready to explore your palate and discover your new favorite beverage. Based on the popularity of Wineology, tickets won't last long for this event, either. Restaurant Week Scavenger Hunts When: Saturday, July 19, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Starts at City Walk BHAM Tickets: $10, available here New to Restaurant Week this year are two scavenger hunts, each with a distinct vibe: a laid-back progressive dinner and a competitive race to the finish line. Both take diners across the city to explore various restaurants. The progressive dinner provides participants with a personalized quest through a curated dining experience. 'Once the event begins, participants can simply scan a QR code to view their curated dining route and enjoy each stop along the way,' Ashley explains. The competitive scavenger hunt will send teams searching for clues at participating restaurants and bars. The first team to complete the hunt will win a prize! Finale Event: Free Food Truck Pop-Up Park & Market When: Saturday, July 26, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Where: City Walk BHAM Tickets: Free! Birmingham Restaurant Week will wrap up with a food truck pop-up park, which promises to be fun for the whole family. While local food trucks will also participate in Restaurant Week, this event is their time to shine. Sample various cuisines and plenty of desserts while enjoying other activities and entertainment. This free event is in partnership with The Modern Greenbook Marketplace, so eventgoers can shop local vendors while they eat. Food trucks in the lineup include A's Kitchen, Green Top BBQ, Taco Tuesday, and Snowy Yummyice, For the Love of Art & Food: Arts Exhibition and Giving Back Another first this year is Birmingham Restaurant Week's Arts Exhibition. The theme of this inaugural exhibit is 'The Legacy of the Southern Table' and features local artist Arden Upton's latest collection, 'Frank's Table.' 'It's a love letter to the delicious dishes created by Birmingham's own Frank Stitt,' Ashley says, 'The exhibit is a celebration of the art of cooking and the joy of shared meals.' Frank Stitt is the award-winning chef behind some of the city's best restaurants: Highlands Bar and Grill, Chez Fonfon, and Bottega. You can peruse the exhibition through August 1 on the second floor of Birmingham City Hall. Proceeds from the art exhibition sales will go to Birmingham Restaurant Week's non-profit beneficiary, Magic City Harvest, which strives to end hunger and food waste by distributing unused food from schools, restaurants, grocery stores, and more to those experiencing food insecurity throughout Birmingham. Ashley says the organization's mission, reach, and 30-year history make it the perfect beneficiary for the event. ********** To stay in the know on the best ways to drink and dine your way through Birmingham, subscribe to StyleBlueprint. About the Author Katie Leigh Matthews A Birmingham native, Katie is a lifelong waterfall chaser and is passionate about the outdoors. She also loves connecting with remarkable women in the Birmingham community and bringing their stories to life. Katie has been writing professionally for over six years; you can find more of her work at and
Eater
14-07-2025
- Business
- Eater
Where Eater Editors Want to Eat During Dallas Restaurant Week
Dallas Restaurant Week is starting soon, and you'll want to plan ahead for some of the best restaurant deals this year. Reservations are available now on the Dallas Restaurant Week website. Preview weekend dining is from Thursday, July 31, to Sunday, August 3, and Restaurant Week runs until Sunday, August 10, with some deals sticking around for two weeks after that. The prix fixe menus include $29 two-course lunch and weekend brunch, and dinner options that range from $49 to $99. Restaurants across the Metroplex are participating, and a portion of all proceeds goes to the North Texas Food Bank.
Forbes
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Where To Eat For New York Summer Restaurant Week 2025
Oysters at The Noortwyck in Greenwich Village, offering $60 dinners for New York City Summer ... More Restaurant Week Summer Restaurant Week is back in New York City. The twice annual celebration of restaurants across the borough officially kicks off on Monday, July 21 and runs through Sunday, August 17 (so restaurant month, really). Reservations for Restaurant Week specials open on Tuesday, July 15, so plan ahead to secure the best seats at participating restaurants. This season's specials include prix-fixe meals at three pricing options ($30, $45, or $60), for lunch, brunch, dinner, or all meals. Here's where to dine for Summer Restaurant Week 2025: The Noortwyck The Noortwyck is offering a $60 three-course dinner menu of sophisticated European-inspired cuisine. The Restaurant Week menu starts with a choice of heirloom tomatoes with smoked almond and bonito, kale salad with toasted pine nut and 7-year gouda, or chicken liver parfait with grapes and honey cardamom toast. Main course offerings include agnolotti with corn, chive and aged parmesan, roasted chicken breast with summer beans and minestrone broth, or the signature dry-aged cheeseburger with horseradish aioli. For dessert, guests can choose from a refreshing Sorrento lemon sorbet or mascarpone rice pudding with citrus and strawberry. Akoya The Knickerbocker's newest restaurant is participating in New York City's Summer Restaurant Week with a three-course dinner menu for $60. Set on the intimate St. Cloud Rooftop, the dinner begins with amuse options like Japanese-style roasted duck with scallion relish, salmon crudo, or a crispy rice trio. For the main course, choose from a three-piece temaki set, featuring options such as spicy tuna, grilled oyster, yuzu scallop, and vegetarian selections. Dessert offerings include green tea soy milk bread pudding, a sesame cookie, or a monaka sandwich with a soybean shell, red bean paste, berry compote, and mochi. A selection of dishes at Akoya at The Knickerbocker Calvert's The refined, welcoming restaurant on the second floor of Park Lane New York is offering a two-course lunch ($29) or three-course dinner ($42). Dishes include asparagus salad with toasted pistachios and herb vinaigrette, rotisserie organic chicken with fingerling potatoes and jus, and bucatini cacio e pepe. For dinner, don't miss the signature wagyu Park Lane burger, plus chocolate decadence cake or a seasonal cheesecake. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available. Greywind Inspired by Chef Dan Kluger's love for upstate New York, Greywind transports guests from Hudson Yards to the Hudson Valley. Greywind will offer a special lunch prix fixe menu including signature lunch items and seasonal specials. The restaurant week menu will also include wine tastings and the signature cocktail The Perfect Manhattan featuring Great Jones bourbon ($16.25) as the commemorative 'Founded by New York City' cocktail pairing for Restaurant Week's celebration of NYC's 400th anniversary. Dinner at Greywind in Hudson Yards BLACKBARN Restaurant The farm-to-table American restaurant in NoMad is its 10th Anniversary with lunch ($45), brunch ($45), and dinner ($60) menus for Restaurant Week. On weekends, brunch includes a complimentary mimosa, bellini or freshly squeezed juice, plus dishes like Johnny cakes with lemon-thyme blueberry cream, market gem lettuce Caesar salad or the summer special Waldorf Salad. For an entree diners, may choose between shakshuka or a pastrami Reuben served on house-made rye bread. Momoya SoHo The elevated Japanese restaurant will offer a two-course prix fixe menu for lunch for $30 and a three-course prix-fixe menu for dinner for $60 during this summer's Restaurant Week. Menu highlights include the mini sushi omakase featuring 7 pieces of nigiri and a toro scallion roll available at lunch, the Shokado bento featuring A5 Wagyu, lobster tezuna maki and miso black cod for dinner, and finishing off the meal with the Peach Pavlova for dessert. They will also be featuring $65 wine bottle selections available for both lunch and dinner service. Mini sushi omakase at Momoya SoHo Philippe Chow Philippe Chow, the upscale Chinese restaurant serving haute Beijing-style cuisine in the Meatpacking District will be participating in NYC's Summer 2025 Restaurant Week with a special menu of their cult-favorite dishes. For $60 a person, guests can enjoy a three-course pre-fixe menu including chicken satay, shrimp satay, chicken lettuce wraps, Beijing chicken, spicy pepper mignon, chocolate layer cake, and more, with the option to add a signature lychee martini for $15.
