Park Avenue Summer Shines as New York Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Restaurant Week

Wednesday, August 1st, 2012
by Nichole Wright on Dining Around

This year is the celebration of 20 years of the venerable NYC Restaurant Week. It is almost a month-long festivity this time and there are 10 more days left. NYC Restaurant Week is extended from July 16–August 10, with 20-plus days of three-course prix-fixe dining, featuring $24.07 lunch and $35.00 dinner at more than 300 restaurants.

As the country’s first-ever restaurant week, it debuted in 1992 when it was developed as a one-time culinary event to welcome the Democratic National Convention (DNC) to the City. Although the original prices were under $20 for a 3-course lunch or dinner, it still can’t be beat.