January in New York City

From cheaper flights and hotels to discount shoppingevent allows foodies a chance to try out some of the
and dining, travelling to New York after the holidays ismost talked about eateries in the city, including many
a perfect way to see the city for a fraction of thehelmed by celebrity chefs, at far less expensive prices.
regular price. It may be windy and cold in January, butReserving a Table During NYC Restaurant Week
the culture and excitement of New York City isFor information on participating NYC Restaurant Week
always hot!eateries, their special Restaurant Week menus and
Ice Skating in New York Citydates of the event, visit Call your dining destination of
When you think about lacing up your skates and glidingchoice well in advance to reserve as tables book up
around a New York City skating rink, the iconic imagevery quickly. Reservations can also be made for
comes to mind of skaters circling the rink atseveral of the restaurants at Open Table, which is a
Rockefeller Center. But if you are curious to tryfree site where diners can book their reservations
something different and explore other New York Cityonline. With each reservation made, points are accrued
skating rinks, check out the Pond at Bryant Park. Astowards gift certificates at participating eateries.
the only free outdoor skating rink in New York, theMartin Luther King Jr. Day in New York City
Pond is a popular winter destination nestled in the heartMartin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. holiday
of midtown Manhattan. Skate rentals and lockers arecommemorating 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 Citythird Monday of January, close to his birth date of
are located in picturesque Central Park at the WollmanJanuary 15th. There are numerous celebrations, events
Rink (east side between 62nd and 63rd Streets) andand 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 WeekThe Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Curious about Cafe Boulud, Mesa Grill or GramercyEvery January, thousands of community service
Tavern? NYC Restaurant Week is the best way toprojects take place across the U.S. in honour of Dr.
eat at some of the most renowned restaurants inKing's teachings on the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of
New York City - without breaking the bank. This weekService. The slogan of this national day of community
of delicious dining on a dime takes place twice a yearservice is "Make it a day ON, not a day OFF" and the
and visitors travelling to New York City in Januarygoal is to empower individuals to work together to
should plan to take advantage of this wildly popularstrengthen their communities.
event. Participating restaurants offer a set menu forThere is plenty to see and do in New York City in
lunch and dinner at a fixed priced, typically offeringJanuary, so bundle up and enjoy!
customers two or three choices for each course. This