The economic boom served up by Restaurant Week also comes to Long Island this week, with the same takeout and to-go option enjoyed by NYC customers—but with the added benefit of limited indoor dining.
And while some restaurants may choose to offer prix fixe options for dine in, the driving force behind this winter’s Long Island Restaurant Week is the all-new takeout component. Taking place from Jan. 24 through Jan. 31, restaurants in Nassau and Suffolk counties are offering $25, $35, or $42 three-course prix fixe menus, encouraging eaters to grab these meals to-go and enjoy a hassle-free, dynamic dining experience in the comfort and safety of their own home.
The thought process behind this winter iteration of Restaurant Week was to support local businesses in the best way possible. The ability for customers to try new restaurants and savor old favorites is the cherry on top of this crucial event.
The economic boom served up by Restaurant Week also comes to Long Island this week, with the same takeout and to-go option enjoyed by NYC customers—but with the added benefit of limited indoor dining.
This year, Long Island Restaurant Week organizers are also looking to inspire customers to make donations to the Independent Restaurant Coalition, a group focused on supporting restaurants through legislative change. Charitable considerations are also targeted toward Island Harvest, which provides assistance to thousands of in-need individuals each week through programs and services.
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“Total restaurant revenue was estimated to be $5,620,000 with New York State taking in an estimated $305,996 in tax dollars,” says Restaurant Week officials on why Long Island eateries should participate. “Due to the amount of attention from the media, the official website, www.longislandrestaurantweek.com, received 1.6 million hits from over 111,500 visitors. Many restaurants reported an increase in sales and reservations due to the promotion, some by up to 200 percent and others decided to extend the promotion.”