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Still figuring out what you're doing for Turkey Day next week? Don't want to cook but don't want to go out ro eat in a restaurant full of people you don't know? Enter the Thanksgiving take-out dinner. In order to milk as much out of the heavy-eating holiday as possible in a rough economy, restaurants are stepping up their take-out ...

Terrance Brennan's Murray Hill brasserie Artisanal is rolling out three new multicourse menus: a $24.50 three-course pre-theater menu, served nightly from 5–6:30 PM and 10–11 PM, with choices like sauteed skate wing with blood orange grenobloise and cauliflower; a $36.50, three-course dinner prix fixe, available all night, ...

Clockwise from left: Bouchon's brown-sugar cookies, black-walnut cookies, and mini versions of the pumpkin and bourbon pecan pies. Photo: Ryan Charles When it comes to holiday sweets, Thomas Keller's Bouchon Bakery has you covered. After going batty with Halloween offerings, the bakery has recently created ...

Beajolais Nouveau Photo: Boisset Family Estates Traditionally released on the third Thursday in November, the young, fruity Beaujolais Nouveau is almost synonymous with joie de vivre. Though its magnetic pull seems to have lessened in the past few years, the wine's annual launch still draws a crowd. Here are a ...

With Election Day behind us, another great American tradition is rapidly approaching: Thanksgiving. And restaurants are lining up to take on the burden of cooking (and prepping, serving and cleaning) so you can relax this holiday. If none of the 19 Turkey Day options we put forth earlier appealed to you, then take a ...

The "Pojarski sliders" at the Russian Tea Room Courtesy of the Russian Tea Room The latest restaurant to jump on the recession-marketing bandwagon? The Russian Tea Room, which is now offering a $35 three-course "Business Express Lunch" and also a new $25 plate of three "Pojarski sliders." Named after ...

With the economy still uncertain, what is the foodie in search of a deal to do? Turn to OpenTable, it seems. The online reservation site (and Zagat partner) has teamed up with area restaurants to launch its "Appetite Stimulus Plan" from Monday, November 17th, through Friday, November 21st, during which time participating restaurants ...

Republic's pork bruschetta Photo: Courtesy of Republic If don't want to sacrifice dining out while trying to live on a budget, noodle bars and and small plates can be attractive options. Despite its already cost-conscious menu, Union Square's Pan-Asian noodle shop Republic has introduced a few extra ...

On Sunday, November 9th, a few days before Veterans Day, McCormick & Schmick’s will honor those who have served our country by serving them a free lunch or dinner entree, ordered from a special menu, as well as a complimentary soft beverage. To take advantage of the deal, vets must show ID (VA card, VFW card, veterans ID, discharge ...

Photo: Ion Sokhos For a holiday, Thanksgiving can sure feel like a lot of work. Want to skip the shopping, cooking and cleaning this year? Then make a dinner reservation instead. There's a meal out there to suit every budget, from affordable family-friendly buffets to refined jacket-required feasts. Read on ...