padre-1.jpgRestaurant Name: Padre Figlio
Special Offer: 15% off entire check
Cuisine & Category: Italian, Seafood, Steakhouse, Fine Dining
Neighborhood: Midtown East, NYC (E. 44th St. bet. 1st & 2nd Ave.)

New Yorkers may find something familiar in this Eastside newcomer, as Padre Figlio’s owners are Antonio and Mario Cerra, the father and son team behind neighborhood favorite Da Antonio. Executive Chef Alberto Argudo’s menu features many Italian Pasta, Seafood and Steakhouse classics, as well as an exotic meats category comprised of New Zealand Venison, Canadian Wild Boar, and Filet Mignon of both Buffalo and Ostrich. Starting tonight, take 15% off your lunch or dinner check any time, excluding the prix fixe lunch menu.

To take advantage of this exclusive offer: click on the restaurant links and follow the simple instructions on the certificate.

arqua-1.jpgRestaurant Name: Arqua Ristorante
Special Offer: 15% off entire check
Cuisine & Category: Italian, Casual Dining
Neighborhood: Tribeca, NYC (White St. at Church St.)

Lauded as “an eatery for adults” in the Zagat Survey with solid marks across the board, Arqua has been a “solid standby” for more than 20 years, and with good reason! Regulars praise the authenticity of the cuisine as well as the soaring, spacious venue. Arqua’s chef/owner Leonardo Pulito remains true to his upbringing in the Veneto region of northeast Italy, with his self-described “temple of serious, yet joyful eating.” For a limited time, take 15% off your entire check for lunch or dinner with this exclusive DiningFever offer.

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Restaurant Name: Petrarca Cucina e Vino
Special Offer: 15% off entire check
Cuisine & Category: Italian, Casual Dining
Neighborhood: Tribeca, NYC (White St. at Church St.)

As the sister restaurant to Arqua, Petrarca serves trattoria-style food to accompany its impressive 400-bottle Italian wine list, of which 60 are served by the quartino. The dinner menu features several pasta dishes including penne with fresh tuna and black linguini with seafood and tomato, as well as more substantial fare such as a stuffed breast of veal, grilled leg of lamb and golden snapper with mussels and clams. Starting tonight, take advantage of this new offer and take 15% off your entire check any time.

To take advantage of these exclusive offers: click on the restaurant links and follow the simple instructions on the certificate.

hatsuhana-1.jpgRestaurant Name: Hatsuhana Sushi Restaurant & Hatsuhana Park
Cuisine & Category: Japanese, Sushi, Casual Dining/Upscale Dining
Special Offer: 15% off entire check
Neighborhood: Midtown East, NYC

These two sushi jewels have been lighting up Midtown Manhattan since 1976, and continue to shine today. Both restaurants sport a 24 rating for food on the current Zagat Survey, and New York Magazine touts the “scrumptious sushi and sashimi,” and although the reviewer praises the cooked dishes, he suggests that the “epiphany seeker … stick with the phenomenal raw fish.” The sushi is served a la carte as well as in several combination platters. In addition, Hatsuhana’s signature Box of Dreams is a stand-out entrée: nine miniature bowls in a lacquer box each contain one kind of cooked or raw fish fillets and sushi rice. Starting tonight, take 15% off your check at either location with this limited time exclusive DiningFever offer.

To take advantage of this exclusive offer: click on the restaurant links and follow the simple instructions on the certificate.

fork_knife.jpg2nd Annual Brooklyn “Dining Out for a Cure”

For the month of June, dine out at participating restaurants on a specified date and a percentage of your bill will be donated to the Avon Foundation’s Breast Cancer CrusadeThe Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. Not only is this a worthwhile cause, but the restaurant line-up features some of the borough’s best, including Brooklyn venues such as Blue Ribbon (6/20), Boca Lupo (6/19) and Provence en Boite (6/21). For a full list of participants, click here:

ammos-3.jpgRestaurant Name: Ammos Estiatorio
DiningFever Offer: 20% off entire dinner check
Cuisine & Category: Mediterranean, Seafood, Greek, Upscale Dining
Neighborhood: Midtown East, NYC (Vanderbilt Ave. bet. 44th & 45th St.)

If grilled whole fish prepared in authentic Greek style makes your mouth water, look no further than this Midtown Mediterranean oasis. The whole fish is served by the pound, and is complimented by a plethora of mezedes (appetizers) and fresh seafood representing various regions of Greece. For landlubbers, Ammos Estiatorio offers a Grilled NY Strip with capers, olives and broccoli rabe and a Rack of lamb served with braised lamb leg moussaka. For a limited time, take 20% off your dinner check with this new DiningFever exclusive offer.

To take advantage of this exclusive offer: click on the restaurant links and follow the simple instructions on the certificate.

chiam-2.jpgRestaurant Name: Chiam Chinese Cuisine
DiningFever Special Offer: 20% off check excluding alcohol
Cuisine & Category: Chinese, Upscale Dining
Neighborhood: Midtown East, NYC (East 48th St. bet. Lexington & 3rd Ave.)

If you’re tired of the ubiquitous Chinese take-out restaurant found in every New York City neighborhood and on almost every block, then this could be the offer you’ve been waiting for! Chiam Chinese Cuisine is, according to New York Magazine, “a few steps above” the rest, with “perennials like General Tso’s chicken … done right with less grease and higher quality meats than at most restaurants” as well as more unusual dishes like Shark’s fin soup and twin lobster rolls that “do not disappoint.” You won’t be disappointed in this new offer of 20% off the check (excluding alcohol) for a limited time.

To take advantage of this exclusive offer: click on the restaurant links and follow the simple instructions on the certificate.

cibo1.jpgRestaurant Name: Cibo Restaurant
DiningFever Special Offer: 20% off entire check

Cuisine & Category: Italian, American (New), Upscale Dining
Neighborhood: Midtown East, NYC (2nd Ave. at 42nd St.)

The Zagat Survey gives Cibo consistently good marks in all categories, for what it calls “well-prepared Tuscan-New American fare,” which, along with its “cheery staff,” has made Cibo a “neighborhood classic.” Dinner entrée standouts include veal tenderloin in puff pastry with spinach stuffing, red wine braised short ribs and Maryland jumbo lump crab cakes. Now, take 20% off your check with this new DiningFever offer.

To take advantage of this exclusive offer: click on the restaurant links and follow the simple instructions on the certificate.

mon-petit.jpgRestaurant Name: Mon Petit Café
Mother’s Day ‘08 Special Offer: $45.00 3-Course Prix Fixe Dinner Menu

Cuisine & Category: French, Casual Dining
Neighborhood: Upper East Side, NYC (Lexington Ave. at 62nd St.)

Have your maman say “ooh la la” to a delicious Mother’s Day feast at Mon Petit Café. This Upper East Side gem is known for serving authentic French cuisine in a lovely, romantic setting. The Prix Fixe Dinner for $45.00 features three courses and a glass of champagne, and includes such fare as an appetizer of Fois Gras Mousse with Port on Toasted Brioche and an entrée of Poached Sea Bass served with Rice Pilaf.

craft1.jpgRestaurant Name: Craft
Mother’s Day Special Offer: $58.00 3-course Prix Fixe Brunch
Cuisine & Category: American (new), Fine Dining
Neighborhood: Flatiron District, NYC (Broadway bet. 19th & 20th St.)

Even if someone didn’t know Tom Colicchio from Gramercy Tavern, anyone with a television and a love for restaurants certainly knows him as the judge and “star” of Bravo’s “Top Chef” series. With his television fame and myriad incarnations of Craft restaurants popping up all over the country, the original Craft has become a New York City favorite. It is sure to become one of your Mom’s favorites as well when you surprise her with this prix fixe brunch on Mother’s Day, served from 11:00AM – 3:00PM. The menu includes three courses for $58.00, or choose the optional wine pairing for an additional $35.00.

To take advantage of this offer: simply call the restaurant for reservations (no certificate necessary).

palm.jpgRestaurant Name: The Palm
Mother’s Day Special Offer: $55.00 3-Course Prix Fixe Lunch/Dinner Menu
Cuisine & Category: Steakhouse, American (traditional), Fine Dining
Neighborhood: Midtown East, NYC (2nd Ave. bet. 44th & 45th St.)

If your mother’s tastes run more toward steakhouse fare, you can’t do better than this Mother’s Day Prix Fixe menu at the flagship of the famous Palm restaurants. At both The Palm - NYC One and The Palm - NYC Too in the Midtown East section of Manhattan, Chef Joe Raiola is planning a special three-course menu just for Mom’s special day for $55.00, served from noon to 9:00PM.

To take advantage of this offer: simply call the restaurant for reservations (no certificate necessary).

savore.jpgRestaurant Name: Savore
Cuisine & Category: Italian, Upscale Casual Dining
Mother’s Day Special Offer: $40.00 3-Course Prix Fixe Lunch/Dinner Menu
Neighborhood: Soho, NYC (Spring St. at Sullivan St.)

Make your mom feel special in a dining room described in The New York Times as “wonderful, with the cool elegance of a real Tuscan trattoria.” Even better is the food, which New York Magazine praises for its “true Tuscan style … (with) an emphasis on … fresh vegetables, fish and meat, simply prepared.” Celebrate Mother’s Day this year with a three-course meal for $40.00, served all day from 11:30AM to 10:00PM.

To take advantage of this offer: simply call the restaurant for reservations (no certificate necessary).

dopo.jpgRestaurant Name: Trattoria Dopo Teatro
Mother’s Day Special Offer: $35.00 4-Course Prix Fixe Menu
Cuisine & Category: Italian, Upscale Casual Dining
Neighborhood: Theater District, NYC (bet. 6th Ave. & Broadway)

This theater district favorite boasts extraordinary Italian cuisine, exquisite décor with different themes for each of its many rooms and affordable prices. Featuring a beautiful interior garden, Trattoria Dopo Teatro provides the perfect setting for any occasion, especially such an important family holiday as Mother’s Day. This year, take the whole clan and enjoy a four-course menu and a glass of Prosecco for all the moms for only $35.00 per person, served from 3:00PM – 11:00PM.

To take advantage of this offer: simply call the restaurant for reservations (no certificate necessary).

alfredo.jpgRestaurant Name: Alfredo of Rome
Cuisine & Category: Italian, Fine Dining
DiningFever Exclusive Offer: 3-Course Prix Fixe Menu for $39.00
Neighborhood: Midtown West, NYC (W. 49th St. at Rockefeller Center)

As the New York outpost of the original Alfredo of Rome in Italy, this Rockefeller Center locale boasts a 1960s Art Deco setting with huge Al Hirschfeld portraits and authentic, traditional Italian cuisine. Of course, the classic Fettuccini Alfredo, created at the original restaurant in 1914, is the must-try dish, but don’t let that stop you from experiencing all that Alfredo’s Executive Chef, Mirco Grassini from Milan, has to offer. Alfredo of Rome has garnered several awards and honors, including multiple Wine Spectator’s Awards of Excellence, as well as top spots in Restaurants & Institutions’ Top 100 lists several years running.

Now, for a limited time only, take advantage of this fantastic DiningFever exclusive, a three-course Prix Fixe Menu featuring many of Alfredo’s specialties for $39.00. This special offer is valid Mon. – Fri. 3:00PM – 5:30PM and 8:00PM – 11:00PM; Sat. 12:00PM – 5:30PM and 8:00PM – 10:00PM; Sun. 1:00PM – 5:30PM and 8:00PM – 10:00PM through June 30th.

To take advantage of this exclusive offer: click on the restaurant links and follow the simple instructions on the certificate.

We’ve sprung ahead, our Easter bonnets are back in their boxes, and we’re almost ready to put the parkas in storage. In other words, it’s Springtime in New York City, and not a moment too soon! This weekend, why not start the season off right, with a Saturday or Sunday brunch? Bring a newspaper, a few friends, and maybe a sweater (okay, it’s not exactly Springtime temperatures yet) and kick back with a Bloody Mary or Bellini at one of our favorite brunch spots.

To take advantage of the following offers: simply call the restaurants for reservations (no certificate necessary).

la-goulue1.jpgRestaurant Name: La Goulue
Cuisine & Category: French, Bistro, Upscale Casual Dining
Brunch Prix Fixe: $36.95 for two courses and brunch cocktail
Neighborhood: Upper East Side, NYC (Madison Ave. bet. 64th & 65th St.)

La Goulue has been the “go-to” Upper East Side Bistro since 1973, and Sunday brunch is just one of the reasons why. The meal starts with a basket of fresh baked breads, including croissant, chocolatine and brioche, and a brunch cocktail. The menu features such appetizers as house smoked salmon and mushrooms “a la grecque,” and entrees range from peekytoe crab to beef short ribs and egg. Sunday brunch is served from noon to 4:00PM for $36.95 per person.

sosa-borella-restaurant-nyc.jpgRestaurant Name: Sosa Borella
Cuisine & Category: Argentinean, Italian, Casual Dining
Brunch Prix Fixe: $12.95 for one course
Neighborhood: Theater District, NYC (8th Ave. bet. 50th & 51st St.)

With a 21 food rating on Zagat for what it calls “an interesting menu that covers both countries’ cuisines,” Sosa Borella is a Theater District favorite. Brunch is still only $12.95 for such interesting dishes as smoked salmon and poached eggs over a croissant and topped with proscuitto and hollandaise sauce. Brunch is served Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30AM - 3:30PM.

sushi-samba-2.jpgRestaurant Name: Sushi Samba
Cuisine & Category: Japanese, Peruvian, Brazilian, Casual Dining
Brunch Prix Fixe: Family Style Brunch for $15.00 per person
Neighborhood: Gramercy Park/Flatiron District, NYC (Park Ave. S. bet. 19th & 20th St.)

Sushi Samba “continues to pack ‘em in,” according to Time Out New York, “thanks to top-notch cocktails and an innovative menu.” Sunday Brunch is served both a la carte and family style; the latter includes four choices from the menu for $15.00 per person, $8.00 for children under 12. Brunch is available from 11:30AM - 3:30PM.

compass-restaurant-nyc.JPGRestaurant Name: Compass
Cuisine & Category: Eclectic & International, American, Fine Dining
Brunch Prix Fixe: $28.00 for three courses
Neighborhood: Upper West Side, NYC (W. 70th St. bet. Amsterdam & West End Ave.)

This popular Upper West Sider offers a great Sunday brunch from 11:30AM - 2:30PM for $28.00 per person. Starters and desserts are served “for the table,” and entrees include an array of omelets and traditional brunch items as well as some more unusual selections, such as a lamb burger and roasted heirloom beets with goat cheese, cherries and smoked almonds.

telepan-restaurant-nyc.JPGRestaurant Name: Telepan
Cuisine & Category: American (new), Fine Dining
Brunch Prix Fixe: $28.00 for two courses
Neighborhood: Upper West Side, NYC (W. 69th St. bet. Columbus & Central Park West)

This popular Upper West Side restaurant is the creation of Chef Bill Telepan, who previously garnered three stars in the New York Times for JUdson Grill. This time out, the Times said Telepan’s eponymous restaurant “will warm hearts and sate appetites.” Served Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00AM - 2:00PM, Telepan’s brunch features the Chef’s creative offerings, including Fallen Pancakes Souffle, Squash Tortelloni, and a Crab Cake Po’ Boy.

img_rest608_1.jpgRestaurant Name: Nick & Stef’s Steakhouse
Cuisine & Category: Steakhouse, American (traditional), Upscale Dining
DiningFever Exclusive Offer: 20% off Lunch Check
Neighborhood: Midtown West, NYC (33rd St. & 8th Ave.)

At DiningFever.com, we are excited to announce this brand new offer for 20% off the lunch check at Nick & Stef’s Steakhouse. This is a great opportunity to experience the cuisine of newly appointed Executive Chef Stephen Rosenbluth, who not only cooks a mean steak but is teaching a two-session cooking class entitled “The Art of Steak.” The class debuted last week and the second class is slated for this April.

A jewel in the crown of the Patina Restaurant Group, Nick & Stef’s is conveniently located next to Madison Square Garden, making it the perfect choice for a business lunch or a late lunch before a game or concert. The special offer of 20% off the check is available from 11:30AM – 4:30PM, Monday - Friday, for a limited time only, so make reservations now so you don’t miss out.

Gayot.com named Nick & Stef’s one of New York’s Top 10 Best Steakhouses for what it calls a “French version of the all-American steakhouse” and Wine Spectator recognized the restaurant’s wine list with an Award of Excellence. Nick & Stef’s is a New York favorite, and now is sure to be one of yours with this new, limited time offer from DiningFever.

To take advantage of this exclusive offer: click on the restaurant links and follow the simple instructions on the certificate.

opia-restaurant-nyc.jpgRestaurant Name: Opia
Cuisine & Category: French, Upscale Dining
Easter Prix Fixe: Easter Brunch for $30.00 & Easter Egg Hunt
Neighborhood: Midtown East, NYC (E. 57th St. at Lexington Ave.)

Even though Opia “appeals to a hip, young, transatlantic crowd,” according to New York Magazine, “locals” also appreciate the “plush restaurant-lounge and its eclectic international menu.” For an eclectic Easter brunch, Opia is serving a three-course prix fixe menu for $30.00. Since Easter is typically a family holiday, Opia is also offering a kid’s menu for $12.00, and an Easter Egg Hunt at 1:00PM and again at 3:00PM.

To take advantage of this offer: simply call the restaurant for reservations (no certificate necessary).

savore.jpgRestaurant Name: Savore
Cuisine & Cartegory: Italian, Upscale Casual Dining
Easter Prix Fixe: 3-Course Prix Fixe Lunch for $40.00
Neighborhood: Soho, NYC (Spring St. at Sullivan St.)

The New York Times describes the dining room at Savore as “wonderful, with the cool elegance of a real Tuscan trattoria” and the food as “mostly authentic Tuscan fare, and mostly very good.” All in all, some very good reasons to give Savore a try, especially on Easter Sunday, when the restaurant is serving a three-course prix fixe Italian Easter lunch for $40.00.

To take advantage of this offer: simply call the restaurant for reservations (no certificate necessary).

dbd3.jpgRestaurant Name: DavidBurke & Donatella
Cuisine & Category: American (new), Fine Dining
Easter Prix Fixe: 3-Course Easter Brunch for $55.00
Neighborhood: Upper East Side, NYC (E. 61st St. bet. Park & Lexington Ave.)

Acclaimed Chef David Burke and his partner, restaurateur Donatella Arpaia, have garnered kudos for Burke’s food, which New York Magazine describes as “inventive, sometimes over-the-top, and often delicious.” This year for Easter Sunday, DavidBurke & Donatella is serving a three-course Easter Brunch for $55.00 ($30.00 for children under 10). The menu will be similar to the restaurant’s regular weekend brunch menu with additional Easter specialties.

To take advantage of this offer: simply call the restaurant for reservations (no certificate necessary).

san-domenico.jpgRestaurant Name: San Domenico’s
Cuisine & Category: Italian, Fine Dining
Easter Prix Fixe: Tasting Menu for $85.00
Neighborhood: Midtown West, NYC (W. 59th St. bet. 7th Ave. & Broadway)

The Zagat Survey gives San Domenico’s high marks across the board, for what it calls a “timeless … Italian now in its 20th year.” For Easter Sunday, in addition to its regular menu, San Domenico’s is offering a special Easter tasting menu for $85.00. It is sure to be a great holiday celebration, with what Zagat calls chef Odette Fada’s “refined cuisine” and an experience that is a “special occasion treat.”

To take advantage of this offer: simply call the restaurant for reservations (no certificate necessary).

s1.jpgRestaurant Name: Frederick’s Madison
Cuisine & Category: Mediterranean, French, Upscale Dining
Easter Prix Fixe: 3-Course Prix Fixe for $49.00
Neighborhood: Upper East Side, NYC (Madison Ave. bet. 65th & 66th St.)

French brothers Frederick and Laurent Lesort’s “casually elegant” Madison Avenue Mediterranean has big plans for Easter Sunday. In addition to the regular menu, Frederick’s will be serving a three-course Easter prix fixe for $49.00. The menu will be served all day, and features such entrees as Rack of Lamb and Sole Meunierre.

To take advantage of this offer: simply call the restaurant for reservations (no certificate necessary).