| From cheaper flights and hotels to discount shopping | | | | event allows foodies a chance to try out some of the |
| and dining, travelling to New York after the holidays is | | | | most talked about eateries in the city, including many |
| a perfect way to see the city for a fraction of the | | | | helmed by celebrity chefs, at far less expensive prices. |
| regular price. It may be windy and cold in January, but | | | | Reserving a Table During NYC Restaurant Week |
| the culture and excitement of New York City is | | | | For information on participating NYC Restaurant Week |
| always hot! | | | | eateries, their special Restaurant Week menus and |
| Ice Skating in New York City | | | | dates of the event, visit Call your dining destination of |
| When you think about lacing up your skates and gliding | | | | choice well in advance to reserve as tables book up |
| around a New York City skating rink, the iconic image | | | | very quickly. Reservations can also be made for |
| comes to mind of skaters circling the rink at | | | | several of the restaurants at Open Table, which is a |
| Rockefeller Center. But if you are curious to try | | | | free site where diners can book their reservations |
| something different and explore other New York City | | | | online. With each reservation made, points are accrued |
| skating rinks, check out the Pond at Bryant Park. As | | | | towards gift certificates at participating eateries. |
| the only free outdoor skating rink in New York, the | | | | Martin Luther King Jr. Day in New York City |
| Pond is a popular winter destination nestled in the heart | | | | Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. holiday |
| of midtown Manhattan. Skate rentals and lockers are | | | | commemorating the great civil rights leader who was |
| available. | | | | assassinated in 1968. Each year the holiday falls on the |
| Other outdoor venues for ice skating in New York City | | | | third Monday of January, close to his birth date of |
| are located in picturesque Central Park at the Wollman | | | | January 15th. There are numerous celebrations, events |
| Rink (east side between 62nd and 63rd Streets) and | | | | and tributes organized throughout the five boroughs of |
| the Lasker Rink (between 106th and 108th Streets.) | | | | New York City on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. |
| NYC Restaurant Week | | | | The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service |
| Curious about Cafe Boulud, Mesa Grill or Gramercy | | | | Every January, thousands of community service |
| Tavern? NYC Restaurant Week is the best way to | | | | projects take place across the U.S. in honour of Dr. |
| eat at some of the most renowned restaurants in | | | | King's teachings on the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of |
| New York City - without breaking the bank. This week | | | | Service. The slogan of this national day of community |
| of delicious dining on a dime takes place twice a year | | | | service is "Make it a day ON, not a day OFF" and the |
| and visitors travelling to New York City in January | | | | goal is to empower individuals to work together to |
| should plan to take advantage of this wildly popular | | | | strengthen their communities. |
| event. Participating restaurants offer a set menu for | | | | There is plenty to see and do in New York City in |
| lunch and dinner at a fixed priced, typically offering | | | | January, so bundle up and enjoy! |
| customers two or three choices for each course. This | | | | |