Jan Loves... Restaurant Week

I love myself some restaurant week.  Actually, most of the MMC staff ♥ it just as hard as I do.  So when it started rolling down the pike, we made sure to find a way to get ourselves in before the 6th.  Here's a short list of some of my favorite picks.

Blue Smoke - 116 E 27th St, New York

Blue Smoke - Stopped over to Blue Smoke during the holidays and was impressed.  Not only is their barbecue impressive, but their drinks are at an even keel to their food offerings.  They have live jazz downstairs, which to us is an added bonus.

65 East 55th Street, New York

Aquavit - Perhaps one of the most loved amongst our group is Aquavit on 55th St.  Generally we visit this fine establishment every year during their Crayfish special menu, but their other Scandinavian offers are also some of our favs.  If you ever get the chance to try out their food and wine pairing menu, we strongly advise you to do so.  If you can't afford it, their restaurant week menu is sure to please.

2 Park Avenue, New York

Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro - Oh fondue, so rich, so decadent, so... FRENCH!  All of us have had our own Artisanal experience and agree, this is an absolutely wonderful place to go to (their Sunday brunch menu is a favorite of Alaine's).  Their restaurant week menu for brunch, lunch, and dinner, offers three courses that will certainly satisfy... and seduce you to return.

235 Park Avenue South at 19th Street

City Crab - Where can you get a two pound lobster within a three course dinner for $35 in the city?  City Crab during restaurant week.  This cavernous restaurant in Gramercy Park/Flatiron district offers friendly professional service with delicious seafood.  It was apparent to us after our first visit why this place tends to be packed.  We strongly suggest you ask your servers what they'd suggest on the menu, since they're very knowledgeable and always willing to give you their suggestions.  They will not steer you wrong.

get on the action before it's too late!

Although this Restaurant Week only lasts until the 6th, there are several restaurants (such as the Sea Grill at Rockefeller Center) who are extending their Restaurant Week menu price until the end of the month.  Check out the list of all participating restaurants here: http://www.nycgo.com/restaurantweek

Quote the ever beloved Julia Child - "bon appetit"!