NYC Restaurant Week Kicks Off Today At More Than 375 Restaurants Through February 9

New York City (January 22, 2018) — NYC & Company, the City’s official destination marketing organization, today announced that NYC Restaurant Week winter 2018 is now underway at more than 375 restaurants across all five boroughs through February 9, 2018.TEASER BREAK The celebrated dining program offers visitors and locals the opportunity to dine among New York City’s world-class restaurants at a value with three-course prix-fixe lunches for $29 and three-course prix-fixe dinners for $42 (excludes beverages, gratuities, taxes), and there are 17 days to dine (Saturday dining not included and Sundays optional). Diners are invited to view a full list of participants, browse menus and book tables now at nycgo.com/restaurantweek.

Tickets to NYC Restaurant Week Tasting Series dining events are now on sale. Two distinct events will feature restaurants found within cultural institutions and ticket sales benefit local charities City Harvest, Citymeals on Wheels and Food Bank NYC. Diners can choose between exclusive tasting menus at Lincoln Ristorante (Lincoln Center) on January 28 at noon for $50 per person, or The Library at the Public (Public Theater), on February 5 at 6:30pm for $75 per person. Tickets can be purchased now at nycrestaurantweektastingseries2018.splashthat.com.

In addition, NYC & Company is running an Instagram photo contest from NYC Restaurant Week’s official account, @nycrestaurantweek, that will award three weekly winners (one for each week of the program). To participate, users who share images of their favorite NYC Restaurant Week dishes and include the hashtag #NYCRestaurantWeek can win $250 in gift cards from participating restaurants.

American Express is proud to be the founding sponsor of NYC Restaurant Week. From restaurants to gourmet markets, food trucks and cooking classes—use your American Express® Card for your foodie favorites. Learn how to earn 5X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent during NYC Restaurant Week, up to 1,000 total points, from 1/22/18 to 2/9/18 by using your enrolled Card at participating restaurants. Enrollment required and is limited. Terms apply. To learn more, visit americanexpress.com/nycrestaurantweek.

Furthermore, New Yorkers and visitors are encouraged to seek out the ultimate-value week this winter, January 29 through February 4, when three of NYC & Company’s signature programs align: NYC Restaurant Week, NYC Broadway WeekSM, and NYC Must-See WeekSM. Additionally, snag NYC Off-Broadway WeekSM 2-for-1 tickets during this time after they go on sale January 29 for performances from February 12 to February 25. Hotel savings are also available as the winter season offers the most attractive hotel rates of the year, particularly on the evening of Super Bowl Sunday (February 4). For all there is to do in NYC this winter, visit nycgo.com/winter.

Restaurant Photos are available for download here: https://spaces.hightail.com/space/maE8y59nQ5

Key Art is available for download here: https://spaces.hightail.com/space/2C8ZHq7MA8
 

About NYC & Company:
NYC & Company is the official destination marketing organization for the City of New York, dedicated to maximizing travel and tourism opportunities throughout the five boroughs, building economic prosperity and spreading the positive image of New York City worldwide. For all there is to do and see in New York City, visit nycgo.com.

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Contact: NYC & Company/Kim Klein 212-484-1270