NYC & Company Announces NYC Winter Restaurant Week 2008

12/20/07

NYC & COMPANY ANNOUNCESNYC WINTER RESTAURANT WEEK 2008


City Businesses Prepare to Welcome Visitors and Couples with Special Offers and Promotions






New York, NY (December 20, 2007) NYC & Company today announced NYC Restaurant Week Winter 2008�two weeks of dining deals for New Yorkers and visitors. From January 21�January 25 and January 28�February 1, more than 220 restaurants will offer three-course prix-fixe lunches for $24.07 and three-course prix-fixe dinners for $35 (excluding beverage, tax and gratuity). Reservations can be made beginning Friday, December 21, at nycgo.com.

�Coming off the unprecedented success of Summer Restaurant Week, we�re excited to present the largest Winter Restaurant Week ever,� said NYC & Company CEO George Fertitta. �This year, we have a record 224 of New York City�s top restaurants offering great food at an exceptional value.�


Now in its 17th year, NYC Winter Restaurant Week 2008 brings together many of New York City�s top restaurants�A Voce, Chanterelle, davidburke & donatella, Del Posto, Mai House, The River Caf�, Union Square Caf� and Zo� Townhouse.


Notable newcomers this year include, among others, Aspen, Centro Vinoteca, Crema Restaurante, Fig & Olive Midtown, Greenhouse Cafe, Ilili Restaurant, Japonais, Kellari Seafood Taverna, maze by Gordon Ramsay, Oceana, Park Avenue Winter, Primehouse New York, Room With A View, Safran and TBar Steak & Lounge. For a complete list of participating restaurants and to book a reservation online visit nycgo.com.


�Restaurant Week is a celebration of dining in New York City,� said Tracy Nieporent, Myriad Restaurant Group partner and NYC & Company Restaurant Committee chairman. �It is the single largest culinary event in the entire country, where an outstanding community of 224 restaurants join together to offer the quality, variety and hospitality that makes New York City the restaurant capital of the world.�


This year, NYC Restaurant Week founding sponsor American Express has partnered with City Harvest to donate $.50 per transaction when diners pay with any American Express� Card at participating Restaurant Week locations, up to $25,000.


�We are proud to continue our support this year of NYC Restaurant Week,� said Marcia Caban, vice president and general manager, eastern region, American Express Merchant Services. �Restaurant Week is a great opportunity to sample the wonderful restaurants of New York City and we are delighted to also be able to give back to the community through the program.�


NYC Restaurant Week Winter 2008 is produced by NYC & Company and supported by founding sponsor American Express and participating sponsors The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Air Lines and I Love NY.


For more information and a complete list of NYC Restaurant Week Winter 2008 participants, log on to nycgo.com.






About NYC & CompanyNYC & Company is the official marketing, tourism and partnership 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.



Contacts
Kimberly Spell
NYC & Company
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kspell@nycgo.com
Tiffany Townsend
NYC & Company
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ttownsend@nycgo.com