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November 1-7, 2007 For what may be one of the best new traditions on Long Island, restaurants, cafes, bistros and pubs open their doors, as Restaurant Week returns for a second year. Whether you're into burgers or filet mignon, it really doesn't matter. More than 60 local eateries vie for your attention this week: From Thai to Italian, Japanese to Kosher, sushi to finger-lickin' BBQ, there will be more food floating around than you could ever fit into these eight days. So if you've got a hankering for Tex-Mex or just feel like enjoying some old favorites at your regular haunt, these bargain menus make for a great excuse to eat out. For a current list of participating restaurants, visit www.longislandrestaurantweek.com or call 631-727-2870. $21.95 three-course prix fixe all night Sunday through Friday; Saturday till 7 p.m.
November 7, 2007 Long Island's annual Restaurant Week runs through Sunday, with more than 150 restaurants offering three-course dinner menus for $21.95; on Saturday, they are available only until 7 p.m. For the restaurant list: longislandrestaurantweek.com.
October 31, 2007 It may be a good idea to start dieting now, because next week from Nov. 4 to Nov. 11, will be Long Island Restaurant Week. During that time, a three-course prix-fixe dinner will cost $21.95 all nights except Saturday, when the deal runs only until 7 p.m. Participating restaurants include Taste in Garden City, Snaps in Wantagh, The Bellport in Bellport and Della Femina in East Hampton. For the full list of restaurants, visit exploreLI.com/restaurants.
Gold Coast Issue Break out those fat pants-participating Long Island restaurants such as the On 3 in Glen Head and Garden City's City Cafe are offering $21.95 three-course prix fixe dinners today through November 11. Visit longislandrestaurantweek.com.
October 19-25, 2007 Last year, we told you about "Long Island Restaurant Week," with more than 60 restaurants on Long Island offering a three-course prix fixe package for $21.95. The idea was to generate business during the normally static month of November. Last year's spin-off of "Hamptons Restaurant Week" garnered estimated restaurant revenues of around $2.8 million, with an estimated 80,000 meals prepared. That's a savory figure for participating restaurants, who are back for another helping this year. And their numbers have doubled. This year, more than 120 restaurants are slated to particpate in Long Island Restaurant Week, scheduled for Nov. 4 to Nov. 11. A list of participating restaurants is available at www.longislandrestaurantweek.com.
January, 2007 The first-ever Long Island Restaurant Week, held last November, was a resounding success, as restaurants saw an increase in sales and reservations of up to 200 percent due to special prix fixe menu offerings. Total restaurant revenue was estimated to be $2,848,200, with New York State taking in an estimated $150,753 in tax dollars. According to preliminary results from a post-event survey, participating restaurants served an estimated 80,000 meals. "Long Island Restaurant Week has become a great way for restaurants to attract new customers just before the holiday season. It offers Long Islanders an affordable treat, giving them an opportunity to feast on some of the best dishes from area restaurants," said Steve Haweeli, president of WordHampton PR, which organized the event. 
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