From Bib Gourmands to Stars, there are over 55 participating restaurants in this year's Restaurant Week. If there's one bad thing about New York City's culinary scene, it's that it can be hard to keep track of a good deal. And with over restaurants in the selection , that decision is getting harder and harder. From special menus to discounted prices, these are the places to eat and stay in the Big Apple during this year's restaurant week.
Run by Chef Jay Kumar, this unique corner storefront at the base of a residential building delivers creative, highly enjoyable Indian-infused and American fare. Inspector notes: "The food is certainly the star, but the poetic cocktail list is worth more than a cursory glance. There is plenty to eat here, as the team, headed by Executive Chef Adam Shepard is not content to merely let history and looks stand in for substance. Inspector notes: "Seafood towers, big steaks, crab cakes and a superb platter of fried chicken with cornmeal fritters take their cues from the legendary Edna Lewis, who ran the kitchen in the late 80s and whose Southern cooking has inspired countless followers.
This stylish Mexican restaurant is bright and modern, with light-flooded windows and comfy banquettes, while the communal table and cozy bar lined with stools are great spaces to socialize and make new friends. Inspector notes: "Crispy tempura shrimp are set atop a tortilla with crunchy cabbage remoulade for an original dish, while paper-thin carne asada sprinkled with Chihuahua cheese and griddled until caramelized and crisp is another standout.
Ace Hotel Brooklyn. Leave it to Ace Hotels to find a way to put a novel spin on the idea of a Brooklyn boutique hotel. Ace Hotel Brooklyn finds itself not in Williamsburg but in rapidly evolving Boerum Hill, right at the edge of Downtown Brooklyn, in an arresting new building by Stonehill Taylor. One of the first questions a server here will ask is whether you like spicy food. Answer truthfully because this Thai kitchen does not hold back when it comes to those fiery chilies, which seem to find their way into every corner of the menu.
Inspector notes: "The space is indeed a welcome hangout, where friends can crowd their table with a host of small plates, or kub klaem. Highlights like fried banana blossoms with cucumber relish, or crispy rice with fermented pork sausage and shallots deliver a whirl of textures and sharp flavors.
