New York City Summer 2012 Participating Restaurants

As promised here is the very long list of participating restaurants for NYC's Restaurant Week. Make resevations NOW if you plan on heading to New York. OPEN TABLE is an easy way to reserve a table. You can browse menus and maps of each restaurant by clicking on the restaurants name below.
HAPPY HUNTING! 
HAPPY EATING!

281 Restaurants Participating in NYC Restaurant Week

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Restaurant Name / Neighborhood / Cuisine	Ratings	LunchDinner
1 Darbar Midtown East | Indian Dinner only Sunday Dinner	51 Reviews	Dinner
2 West Financial District | American	12 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
21 Club Midtown West | American	104 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
A Voce Columbus Midtown West | Italian Lunch only	349 Reviews	Lunch
A Voce Madison Gramercy / Flatiron | Italian Lunch only	157 Reviews	Lunch
Abboccato Midtown West | Italian Sunday Dinner	108 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Ai Fiori Midtown West | Contemporary European Lunch only	460 Reviews	Lunch
AJ Maxwell's - Steakhouse Theater District / Times Square | Steakhouse Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	101 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Ajna Bar Meatpacking District | Asian Dinner only	110 Reviews	Dinner
Aldea Gramercy / Flatiron | Mediterranean Lunch only	260 Reviews	Lunch
Alfama Midtown East | Portuguese Sunday Dinner	145 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Alloro Upper East Side | Italian Dinner only Sunday Dinner	76 Reviews	Dinner
Amma Midtown East | Indian Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	110 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Ammos Estiatorio Theater District / Times Square | Greek Dinner only Sunday Dinner	176 Reviews	Dinner
Apiary East Village | Contemporary American Dinner only Sunday Dinner	214 Reviews	Dinner
Aquavit Midtown East | Scandinavian	90 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Arabelle at the Hotel Plaza Athenee Upper East Side | American	13 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Artisanal Murray Hill | French Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	537 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Asellina Ristorante Gramercy / Flatiron | Italian Sunday Dinner	116 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
at Vermilion Midtown East | Fusion / Eclectic	49 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Atlantic Grill at Lincoln Center Upper West Side | Seafood	568 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Atlantic Grill, Eastside Upper East Side | Seafood	396 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
ATRIO Restaurant & Bar Battery Park | Mediterranean Sunday Dinner	21 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Aureole - Bar Room Theater District / Times Square | American Dinner only Sunday Dinner	148 Reviews	Dinner
B. Smith's Restaurant Row Theater District / Times Square | American Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	266 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Bann Restaurant Midtown West | Korean Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	159 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Bar Boulud Upper West Side | French Lunch only	616 Reviews	Lunch
Bar Italia Upper East Side | Italian Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	48 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Barbetta Restaurant Theater District / Times Square | Italian	148 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Barbounia Gramercy / Flatiron | Mediterranean Sunday Dinner	180 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Barolo SoHo | Italian Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	132 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Beacon Midtown West | American	200 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Ben and Jack's on 5th Avenue Gramercy / Flatiron | Steakhouse Lunch only	63 Reviews	Lunch
Ben and Jack's Steakhouse Midtown East | Steakhouse Lunch only	69 Reviews	Lunch
Benchmark Restaurant Park Slope | Contemporary American Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	69 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Benoit Restaurant and Bar Midtown West | French	179 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Bice Ristorante - NYC Midtown East | Italian Dinner only Sunday Dinner	145 Reviews	Dinner
Black Duck Gramercy / Flatiron | American Dinner only Sunday Dinner	109 Reviews	Dinner
BLT Bar and Grill Financial District | American	57 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Blue Water Grill Union Square | Seafood Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	512 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Bobby Van's Grill - 50th Street Theater District / Times Square | American Sunday Dinner	114 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Bobby Van's Grill Times Square Midtown West | American Sunday Dinner	65 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Bobby Van's Park Avenue - 'The Original' Midtown East | Steakhouse	72 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Bobby Van's Steakhouse - 54th Street Midtown East | Steakhouse Sunday Dinner	70 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Bobby Van's Steakhouse - Broad Street Financial District | Steakhouse	37 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Bocca Gramercy / Flatiron | Italian Sunday Dinner	118 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Boulud Sud Lincoln Center | Mediterranean Lunch only	619 Reviews	Lunch
Brasserie Midtown East | French Sunday Dinner	306 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Brasserie 8 1/2 Midtown West | French Sunday Dinner	168 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Brasserie Pushkin Midtown West | Russian Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	119 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Brasserie Ruhlmann Rockefeller Center Midtown | French American Dinner only	62 Reviews	Dinner
Butter NoHo | American Dinner only Sunday Dinner	272 Reviews	Dinner
Ça Va Brasserie by Todd English Theater District / Times Square | French Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	384 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Café Boulud Upper East Side | French Lunch only	413 Reviews	Lunch
Café Centro Midtown East | French	171 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Calle Ocho Upper West Side | Latin American Dinner only Sunday Dinner	310 Reviews	Dinner
Capital Grille - NY – Chrysler Center Midtown East | Steakhouse Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	169 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Capital Grille - NY – Time Life Building Midtown West | Steakhouse Sunday Dinner	151 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Capital Grille - NY- Wall Street Financial District | Steakhouse	133 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Capsouto Freres TriBeCa - Downtown | French Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	84 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Carlyle Restaurant Upper East Side | French Lunch only	44 Reviews	Lunch
Centrico TriBeCa - Downtown | Mexican / Southwestern Dinner only	107 Reviews	Dinner
Centro Vinoteca West Village | Italian Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	78 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Cercle Rouge TriBeCa - Downtown | French	32 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Cesca Upper West Side | Italian Dinner only Sunday Dinner	228 Reviews	Dinner
Chez Josephine Theater District / Times Square | French Dinner only Sunday Dinner	351 Reviews	Dinner
China Grill - New York Midtown West | Asian Sunday Dinner	157 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Cipriani - Dolci Midtown East | Italian Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	62 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Cipriani - Wall Street Financial District | Italian	36 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Circo Midtown West | Italian	128 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Circus - NYC Upper East Side | Brazilian	31 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
City Crab & Seafood Company Gramercy / Flatiron | Seafood	268 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
City Hall TriBeCa - Downtown | American	68 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
City Lobster & Steakhouse Theater District / Times Square | Seafood Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	305 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Club A Steakhouse Midtown East | Steakhouse Dinner only	96 Reviews	Dinner
Clyde Frazier's Wine and Dine Hell's Kitchen | Contemporary American	187 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Colicchio & Sons - Tap Room Meatpacking District | American	321 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
CO-OP Food & Drink Lower East Side | American Dinner only	108 Reviews	Dinner
Craftbar Gramercy / Flatiron | American Lunch only	330 Reviews	Lunch
Crema Restaurante Chelsea | Mexican Dinner only	107 Reviews	Dinner
David Burke Kitchen SoHo | American Sunday Dinner	337 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
David Burke Townhouse Upper East Side | American Sunday Dinner	360 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Dawat Midtown East | Indian Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	58 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
db Bistro moderne Theater District / Times Square | French	599 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
DBGB East Village | French	507 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Delmonico's Financial District | Steakhouse	158 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Dos Caminos – Meatpacking Meatpacking District | Mexican	201 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Dos Caminos - Park Gramercy / Flatiron | Mexican	196 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Dos Caminos - SoHo SoHo | Mexican	123 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Dos Caminos - Third Avenue Midtown East | Mexican	294 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Dovetail Upper West Side | American Lunch only	292 Reviews	Lunch
DUO Restaurant & Lounge Gramercy / Flatiron | American Sunday Dinner	244 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Ed's Chowder House Lincoln Center | American Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	449 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Ember Room Hell's Kitchen | Fusion / Eclectic	149 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Empire Steak House Midtown West | Steak Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	51 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
EN Japanese Brasserie West Village | Japanese Sunday Dinner	204 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Esca Theater District / Times Square | Italian Lunch only	337 Reviews	Lunch
Estiatorio Milos - NY Midtown West | Seafood Lunch only	Not Available	Lunch
Etcetera Etcetera Hell's Kitchen | Italian Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	217 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Fig & Olive - Fifth Avenue Midtown East | Mediterranean	526 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Fig & Olive - Meatpacking Meatpacking District | Mediterranean Sunday Dinner	510 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Fig & Olive - Uptown Upper East Side | Mediterranean Sunday Dinner	231 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Fireside at Omni Berkshire Midtown East | American	27 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Fish Tag Upper West Side | Seafood Dinner only Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	147 Reviews	Dinner
Fishtail by David Burke Upper East Side | Seafood Sunday Dinner	311 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
FIVES Restaurant Midtown West | American	12 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse - Manhattan Midtown West | Steak	100 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Fulton Upper East Side | Seafood Sunday Dinner	73 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Gastroarte Restaurante (fka Graffit) Upper West Side | Spanish Dinner only Sunday Dinner	182 Reviews	Dinner
Giorgio's of Gramercy Gramercy / Flatiron | Contemporary American Sunday Dinner	164 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Glass House Tavern Theater District / Times Square | Contemporary American Sunday Dinner	322 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Gotham Bar and Grill Union Square | Contemporary American Lunch only	717 Reviews	Lunch
Gravy - NYC Gramercy / Flatiron | American Dinner only	128 Reviews	Dinner
Grotta Azzurra Little Italy | Italian Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	80 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Gusto Ristorante e Bar Americano West Village | Italian Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	72 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
The Harrison TriBeCa - Downtown | American Sunday Dinner	148 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Haru Sushi - Gramercy Park Gramercy / Flatiron | Japanese Sunday Dinner	82 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Hill Country Chelsea | Barbecue Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	156 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
The Hurricane Club Gramercy / Flatiron | Pan-Asian Sunday Dinner	297 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
I Trulli Murray Hill | Italian Sunday Dinner	162 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Il Cantinori East Village | Italian Sunday Dinner	89 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Il Mulino - New York Greenwich Village | American Lunch only	44 Reviews	Lunch
ilili Gramercy / Flatiron | Mediterranean	496 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Inakaya Theater District / Times Square | Japanese Dinner only Sunday Dinner	114 Reviews	Dinner
Indochine NoHo | Vietnamese Dinner only Sunday Dinner	99 Reviews	Dinner
Isabella's Upper West Side | American	202 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
JoJo Upper East Side | Contemporary French Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	206 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Junoon Restaurant Gramercy / Flatiron | Indian Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	275 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Kefi Upper West Side | Greek Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	434 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Kellari Taverna Theater District / Times Square | Greek Dinner only Sunday Dinner	469 Reviews	Dinner
Kin Shop West Village | Thai Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	206 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Kittichai SoHo | Thai Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	349 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Kutsher's Tribeca TriBeCa - Downtown | Contemporary American Dinner only	225 Reviews	Dinner
La Fonda del Sol Midtown East | Spanish	111 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
La Mar Cebicheria Peruana - NY Gramercy / Flatiron | Peruvian	171 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
La Masseria Theater District / Times Square | Italian Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	164 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
La Promenade des Anglais Chelsea | French Sunday Dinner	240 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Lavo - NYC Midtown West | Italian Lunch only	337 Reviews	Lunch
Le Cirque Midtown East | Contemporary French	140 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Le Colonial Midtown East | Vietnamese	197 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Le Perigord Midtown East | French Sunday Dinner	78 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
L'Ecole - Restaurant of The French Culinary Institute SoHo | French	311 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Les Halles Downtown Financial District | French Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	161 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Les Halles Park Avenue Gramercy / Flatiron | French Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	469 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Leyla West Village | Contemporary American Sunday Dinner	41 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
The Libertine Financial District | Gastro Pub	14 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Lincoln Ristorante Midtown West | Italian Lunch only	535 Reviews	Lunch
Loi Upper West Side | Greek Dinner only Sunday Dinner	257 Reviews	Dinner
Lupa Greenwich Village | Italian Lunch only	351 Reviews	Lunch
Lure Fishbar SoHo | Seafood	306 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Lyon West Village | French	70 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Macelleria Meatpacking District | Steak Sunday Dinner	78 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Maialino Gramercy / Flatiron | Italian Lunch only	443 Reviews	Lunch
Maloney & Porcelli Midtown East | American Sunday Dinner	148 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Marble Lane Meatpacking District | Contemporary American Dinner only Sunday Dinner	77 Reviews	Dinner
MarkJoseph Steakhouse Financial District | Steakhouse	50 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Marseille Theater District / Times Square | French Sunday Dinner	484 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Mas (la grillade) Greenwich Village | American Lunch only Sunday Lunch	128 Reviews	Lunch
Maya - New York Upper East Side | Mexican Dinner only Sunday Dinner	103 Reviews	Dinner
Maze - By Gordon Ramsay Midtown West | Contemporary French	289 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Megu Midtown Midtown East | Japanese	56 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Megu New York TriBeCa - Downtown | Japanese Dinner only	96 Reviews	Dinner
Mercer Kitchen SoHo | American Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	379 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Mesa Grill Gramercy / Flatiron | Southwest	876 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Mezzogiorno SoHo | Italian Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	45 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Michael Jordan's the Steakhouse N.Y.C. Midtown East | Steakhouse Sunday Dinner	118 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Michael's Midtown West | American Dinner only	58 Reviews	Dinner
Millesime Gramercy / Flatiron | Seafood	44 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
MINT Midtown East | Indian Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	27 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Molyvos Midtown West | Greek Sunday Dinner	342 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Montebello Ristorante Italiano Midtown East | Italian	31 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Morimoto New York Chelsea | Japanese Lunch only	532 Reviews	Lunch
Morrell Wine Bar & Cafe Rockefeller Center Midtown | American	47 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Morton's The Steakhouse - Midtown Manhattan Midtown East | Steak Lunch only	202 Reviews	Lunch
MR CHOW - 57th Midtown East | Chinese Dinner only Sunday Dinner	89 Reviews	Dinner
MR CHOW - TriBeca TriBeCa - Downtown | Chinese Dinner only Sunday Dinner	99 Reviews	Dinner
Mr. K's Midtown East | Chinese Sunday Dinner	62 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Mr. Robata Theater District / Times Square | Japanese Sunday Dinner	67 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Naples 45 Ristorante e Pizzeria Midtown East | Italian	73 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
The National Bar & Dining Rooms Midtown East | Contemporary American Dinner only Sunday Dinner	357 Reviews	Dinner
Nice Matin Upper West Side | French Sunday Dinner	186 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Nino's Upper East Side | Italian Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	117 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Nino's Positano Midtown East | Italian Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	63 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Nino's Tuscany Midtown West | Italian Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	66 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Nobu New York TriBeCa - Downtown | Japanese Lunch only	210 Reviews	Lunch
Nobu Next Door TriBeCa - Downtown | Japanese Dinner only Sunday Dinner	82 Reviews	Dinner
Norma's at Le Parker Meridien Midtown West | American Lunch only	818 Reviews	Lunch
North End Grill Battery Park | Contemporary American Lunch only	471 Reviews	Lunch
North Square West Village | Contemporary American Sunday Dinner	143 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Nougatine at Jean Georges Midtown West | French Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	501 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Ocean Grill New York Upper West Side | Seafood	309 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
One if by Land, Two if by Sea Greenwich Village | American Dinner only Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	352 Reviews	Dinner
Opia Midtown East | French	37 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Osteria Morini - New York SoHo | Italian Lunch only	319 Reviews	Lunch
Ouest Upper West Side | American Dinner only Sunday Dinner	180 Reviews	Dinner
The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel Midtown East | American Lunch only	378 Reviews	Lunch
Palm Restaurant - NYC One Midtown East | Steakhouse Dinner only	193 Reviews	Dinner
Palm Restaurant - NYC Too Midtown East | Steakhouse	173 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Palm Restaurant - NYC West Side Theater District / Times Square | Steakhouse Lunch only	409 Reviews	Lunch
Palm Restaurant - Tribeca TriBeCa - Downtown | Steakhouse Lunch only	182 Reviews	Lunch
Pampano Midtown East | Mexican Lunch only	171 Reviews	Lunch
Parea Bistro Gramercy / Flatiron | Greek Dinner only Sunday Dinner	95 Reviews	Dinner
Park Avenue Summer Upper East Side | Contemporary American	342 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
The Park Room at The Helmsley Park Lane Hotel Midtown West | Mediterranean Lunch only Sunday Lunch	28 Reviews	Lunch
Parlor Steakhouse Upper East Side | Steakhouse Sunday Dinner	145 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Pera Mediterranean Brasserie Midtown East | Mediterranean Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	169 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Perilla Restaurant Greenwich Village | American Dinner only Sunday Dinner	248 Reviews	Dinner
Periyali Gramercy / Flatiron | Greek Sunday Dinner	145 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Perry St West Village | Contemporary American Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	292 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Petrossian - New York Midtown West | Contemporary French Sunday Dinner	115 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Plein Sud TriBeCa - Downtown | French Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	70 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Po Restaurant Greenwich Village | Italian	42 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Porter House New York Midtown West | American Lunch only Sunday Lunch	226 Reviews	Lunch
The Post House Upper East Side | American Sunday Dinner	112 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Pranna Gramercy / Flatiron | Southeast Asian Dinner only	42 Reviews	Dinner
Primehouse New York Gramercy / Flatiron | Steakhouse	139 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Quality Meats Midtown West | American Lunch only	559 Reviews	Lunch
Rayuela Lower East Side | Latin American Dinner only Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	105 Reviews	Dinner
Red Cat Chelsea | American Sunday Dinner	273 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Red Rooster Harlem Harlem | American Lunch only	606 Reviews	Lunch
Remi Midtown West | Italian Sunday Dinner	156 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Restaurant Nippon Midtown East | Japanese	25 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Resto Gramercy / Flatiron | Gastro Pub Sunday Dinner	132 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Riingo Midtown East | Contemporary American	14 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Riverpark Murray Hill | American Sunday Dinner	330 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Rock Center Cafe Rockefeller Center Midtown | American Dinner only Sunday Dinner	150 Reviews	Dinner
Rosa Mexicano - Lincoln Center Lincoln Center | Mexican	583 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Rosa Mexicano - Union Square Union Square | Mexican	471 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Rossini's Restaurant Murray Hill | Italian Sunday Dinner	94 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Rothmann's Steakhouse - NYC Midtown East | American Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	57 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Rouge Tomate Midtown East | Contemporary American Lunch only	305 Reviews	Lunch
Ruby Foo's - Times Square Theater District / Times Square | Asian	302 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Rue 57 Midtown West | French Sunday Dinner	268 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Russian Firebird Restaurant Times Square Theater District / Times Square | Russian Sunday Dinner	93 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Russian Tea Room - NYC Midtown West | Continental	83 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Ruth's Chris Steak House - New York City - Midtown Theater District / Times Square | Steak	212 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Sant Ambroeus - West Village West Village | Italian	85 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Savore SoHo | Italian Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	48 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Sazon TriBeCa - Downtown | Puerto Rican	60 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Scaletta Restaurant Upper West Side | Italian Dinner only Sunday Dinner	97 Reviews	Dinner
SD26 Restaurant Gramercy / Flatiron | Italian Sunday Dinner	142 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
The Sea Grill Rockefeller Center Midtown | Seafood	151 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Shula's Steak House - NY Theater District / Times Square | Steak Sunday Lunch	148 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Shun Lee Palace Midtown East | Chinese	102 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Shun Lee West Lincoln Center | Chinese Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	171 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Smith & Wollensky - New York Midtown East | Steakhouse Sunday Dinner	421 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Sofrito-Midtown Midtown East | Puerto Rican Dinner only Sunday Dinner	38 Reviews	Dinner
Spice Market Meatpacking District | Southeast Asian	802 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Sprig Midtown East | American	158 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
The Stadium Grill At Bowlmor Lanes Times Square Theater District / Times Square | American Dinner only Sunday Dinner	15 Reviews	Dinner
Steak Frites Union Square Union Square | French Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	86 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
STK - NYC - Midtown Midtown West | Steakhouse Lunch only	193 Reviews	Lunch
Strand Bistro at The Strand Hotel Chelsea | American Sunday Dinner	89 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Strip House Greenwich Village | Steakhouse Lunch only	293 Reviews	Lunch
SUSHISAMBA 7 Greenwich Village | Japanese Sunday Dinner	136 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
SUSHISAMBA park Gramercy / Flatiron | Japanese Sunday Dinner	122 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Taboon Hell's Kitchen | Middle Eastern Dinner only Sunday Dinner	111 Reviews	Dinner
Tamarind - Tribeca TriBeCa - Downtown | Indian Lunch only Sunday Lunch	242 Reviews	Lunch
Taste Restaurant & Wine Bar Upper East Side | American Dinner only	22 Reviews	Dinner
T-BAR Steak & Lounge Upper East Side | Steakhouse Sunday Dinner	115 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Telepan Upper West Side | Contemporary American	403 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Thalassa TriBeCa - Downtown | Greek Sunday Dinner	96 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Thalia Theater District / Times Square | American Sunday Dinner	72 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Tocqueville Union Square | American Lunch only	176 Reviews	Lunch
Todd English at The Plaza Food Hall Midtown East | American	83 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Toloache-Midtown Theater District / Times Square | Mexican	359 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Tribeca Grill TriBeCa - Downtown | American Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	338 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Tulsi Midtown East | Indian Sunday Dinner	109 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Vic and Anthony’s NY Gramercy / Flatiron | Steakhouse Sunday Dinner	62 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
ViceVersa Hell's Kitchen | Italian Dinner only Sunday Dinner	146 Reviews	Dinner
Victor's Café Theater District / Times Square | Cuban	434 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
The View Restaurant Theater District / Times Square | Contemporary American Dinner only	692 Reviews	Dinner
Villa Pacri Ristorante Meatpacking District | Italian Dinner only	45 Reviews	Dinner
Wall & Water Financial District | Contemporary American	100 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
The Water Club Murray Hill | American	179 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Water's Edge Long Island City | American	66 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Yerba Buena Perry West Village | Latin / Spanish Dinner only	97 Reviews	Dinner
YerbaBuena Lower East Side | Latin / Spanish Dinner only	27 Reviews	Dinner
Yuva Midtown East | Indian Sunday Lunch Sunday Dinner	27 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Zengo - NYC Midtown East | Asian	173 Reviews	Lunch Dinner
Zio Gramercy / Flatiron | Italian Dinner only Sunday	64 Reviews	Dinner

Shake It Up Saturdays! Floral Design

I love this breezy arrangement placed in an old mason jar.
It looks as if someone simply gathered up

heirloom roses and crab apples while out on their daily walk.

Sometimes, putting your flower arrangements in the same old vase or urn can get a bit boring. Do you have a certain container you ALWAYS use for roses? I DO! I'll be the first to admit that having a go-to container for your rose bouquets is handy, to be sure. What if you could make that same arrangement look spectacular by just switching up your methods and materials every now and then, would you give it a whirl? Not sure where or how to shake up your floral arrangements? Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Lemons go the distance in perking up this arrangement of roses,

chrysanthemums and button daisies.

Add Unexpected Elements

Tropical flowers and garden blooms often take center stage in most floral arrangements, but adding a few other elements from nature can make your display more visually exciting. Head outside and look for materials like dogwood branches, clippings from your boxwood hedge and other twigs from your yard. Or the next time you are grocery shopping throw a few lemons, apples, artichokes, ornamental cabbages or anything interesting from the produce section into your basket. You will be pleased at how well these items can jazz up an ordinary arrangement.

You couldn't possibly find anything more TEXAN than this!

Go buy an old beat up pair of boots at the local thrift store and get busy.

Use Crazier Containers

Despite what you may think, vases and pots aren't the only containers that are good for holding flower arrangements. Almost anything can be turned into a unique container as long as water can be put inside. For example, vintage muffin tins filled with baby's tears and moss would create a charming kitchen arrangement. Tureens, vintage hand-cranked ice cream makers , seashells, pitchers, jugs, egg cups, toothbrush holders, old boots and even bird cages all have the possibility of becoming a container for your arrangement. If you should choose an item that will not hold water, a plastic liner can be bought at your local nursery...under $5.00, money well spent. That being said your options are limitless. Feel free to unleash your creativity and see what interesting objects you can find. Quirky objects make outstanding flower arrangements. Trust me on this.

I love the simplicity of 'daisies in blue'. Your dinner table will look
 cool, clean and crisp with these individual arrangements placed by each plate.

Play with Proportion

Your arrangements don't have to be symmetrical with the same size flowers to be eye-catching. In fact, many times, floral displays look better when the proportions are exaggerated. When planning for a special occasion try using a diminutive arrangement or tussie mussie  at each place setting instead of one large centerpiece. The effect will be much more intimate and each guest will feel you have created something special just for them.

This totally pink Easter arrangement is
sure to delight even your youngest guests.

Although the daffodils, tulips and coffee pot are three different

 colors this arrangement pulls together and is pleasing to the eye.

Mix Up Your Color Scheme

The color of your containers often play a big role in your flower arrangements, and luckily there are plenty of ways to create dynamic displays. Matching blooms to the color of your vase creates a very clean tasteful arrangement. However using contrasting colors, for instance a blue vase with orange flowers, makes a visually strong statement. Shake up clear glass containers, by covering the stems of flowers with lemons or other fruit. Set the mood for fun with this whimsical look.

Try something different. Try something unexpected.
Try shakin' it up a bit.

Thanks for stopping by, have a wonderful weekend and unleash your creative side.......
you'll be glad you did.

Enjoy!

the domestic curator ~ Ronda

Summer Classic: Lemon Sorbet

Fresh. Tangy. Cold. Perfect. Sorbet in the summer is such a special treat because it is the ideal ending to a warm-weather meal. It's a flavor explosion without the heaviness of a rich cream, butter or chocolate-based dessert. And for the cook, there's hardly a homemade sweet that is easier to whip up. It's even better when made ahead. I love citrus flavors because they are light and so fitting in the heat of the season. But use your imagination to concoct different flavors. Depending on the sweetness of the fruit you are using, you will need to adjust the proportion of juice to simple syrup.  What fun to fill a whole pineapple or pomegranate with a delicious Summer Sorbet. Citrus Sorbet 8 lemons or limes, juice and zest of 4 and 4 for creating the lemon serving cups 2 cups water 2 cups sugar Sorbet In a small saucepan over medium heat, make a simple syrup by combining the water and sugar. Heat until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool. Add lemon juice and zest to syrup and refrigerate until cold. Place mixture in a Doniver ice cream machine or an old fashioned freezer and freeze according to manufacturer's directions. It can also be placed in your freezer and simply stir the sorbet every 30 minutes until frozen.Garnish with mint and serve. Serves 4. Summer sorbet.....try it you'll be glad you did! ENJOY!

The Yankee Doodle Dandiest Entertainment Of Them All!

In honor of the Fourth of July I decided to personally review two of my all time favorite '4th of July' movies. Both are airing today on Turner Classic Movie Channel. Up first is the 1938 Drums Along the Mohawk with Claudette Colbert and Henry Fonda. It airs today at 2:00 pm Central Time on TCM.

In Revolutionary America, Gil Martin, played by Henry Fonda,  takes his new wife Lana, played by Claudette Colbert, back to his farm in upstate New York. The area is remote and a distance from the fort but they are happy living in their snug one room cabin. With America's Declaration of Independence, comes the threat of war. Soon the settlers find themselves at war not only with the British but their Indian allies as well. The Martin's farm is burned out as the war rages on and Gil joins in the fight for FREEDOM. This movie is one of my favorites for many reason, one being I love C. Colbert and I will watch any movie she stars in, but I think I love this movie for John Ford's vivid portral of a colonial couples resolution to fight for their freedoms and way of life. Never to back down, never to give in and besides isn't that what America stands for?

 Okay guys, this is it...one of the biggies and it falls within my top 5 all time favorite feel good movies! The 1942 Yankee Doodle Dandy starring James Cagney. It airs at 7:00 pm Central Time on TCM.

 

A musical portrait of composer/singer/dancer George M. Cohan. From his early days as a child-star in his family's vaudeville show up to the time of his comeback at which time he received the Congressional Medal of Honor from President Franklin D. Rossevelt for his special contributions to the US. This is the life-story of George M. Cohan, played by James Cagney, who produced, directed, wrote and starred in his own musical shows for which he composed his famous songs. This is one of those rare movies that makes you want to say 'They don't make them like that anymore'. This DANDY film is uplifting for its blatant patriotism and its representation of America as a place in which a gifted performer like George M. Cohan could rise from vaudeville to become the Father of American Musical Comedy. Isn't that what America stands for?

 4:20 Yankee Doodle Dandy Finale
This is a link to the last scene in the movie 'Yankee Doodle Dandy'.
'Over There' is sung by the men in uniform during WWII. Cohan has just received the Congressional Medal of Honor from FDR. He originally wrote 'Over There' for the troops in WWI but has been used in wartime ever since.
It's TIMELESS and my favorite scene in the movie! ENJOY.

  

In today's world America is 'honoured' by songs like `Kick Ass USA', sorry mother. 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' is a wonderful reminder that we don't have to settle for that trash. That's right I said it. If the laws of our country give individuals the opportunity to write what they want, how they want, when they want....then I have the right to call it what it is...TRASH! This beloved movie of mine helps me remember there was a time when great men and women wrote songs like 'Over There', 'You're A Grand Old Flag', 'Yankee Doodle Boy' and 'Give My Regards To Broadway'. I know we live in a different world but the lyrics to these songs bring tears to my eyes as my heart swells with love and pride of our wonderful nation.

'You're a grand old flag,
You're a high flying flag
And forever in peace may you wave.
You're the emblem of
The land I love.
The home of the free and the brave.
Ev'ry heart beats true
'neath the Red, White and Blue,
Where there's never a boast or brag.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Keep your eye on the grand old flag.'

As simply as these words may be they truly hit home what our country is in desperate need of today. I understand that as Americans we have the freedom to speak our minds, but REALLY? Have you seen the lyrics or heard the song 'Kick Ass America'? Well let's just say it makes me want to cry for a whole different reason. It certainly doesn't bring to mind thoughts of loyalty and patriotism or inspire me to be a better American. It truly grieves my heart. I emplore you to google it, I refuse to reprint that here on my blog. MOVING on....this was Cagney's favorite role. Of all the movies he made, and there were many, this was reputed to be his all-time favorite hands down. I can see why and it really shows!

These two patriotic movies have one thing in common, they remind us, on America's Day of Independence, what America truly stands for. Ponder today what America means to you and be thankful for those that went before paving the way for our freedoms and way of life. In an age when people feel their country is under threat, these movies rouse nationalism by reminding us what made those patriots of long ago want to fight and to inspire great men to write songs of our Nation that will never die. And I say thank you patriots of old for my own personal freedoms and being able to dream the American Dream.

Enjoy your Fourth of July!

The Domestic Curator ~

Ronda

Sorry for the rant folks. I do tend to go on when I feel passionate about a subject.....

Party Trays And Entertaining

Outdoor summer parties are a great time to serve large Fruit and Dessert platters. Mainly because when it's hot here in Texas, I personally would rather eat fruit than anything else. Light and juicy, the addition of fruit and bite size desserts make the entire food selection that much more appealing. Encouraging an atmosphere of what I like to call 'casual welcome'. Allowing everyone to dig in and serve themselves. Now I Like THAT!

Fresh Fruit Platter

The most important thing about making a fruit platter is choosing ripe, seasonal fruit. After that, it's just cutting and arranging. I know from experience, this is the first platter to be emptied at parties, ALWAYS...without fail.

INGREDIENTS

For 10 to 12 people this is what I prepare:

•  2 small ripe Melons, cut in half, peeled, deseeded and sliced
• {I like to use one Cantaloupe and one Honeydew melon}
• 1 Pineapple, peeled, cored and sliced
• 2 bunches of Grapes
• 1 pint Raspberries
• 1 pint Blueberries
• 1 pint Blackberries
• 1 pint strawberries
• 1 pint Figs, in if season
• 2-3 Kiwis, peeled and sliced
• 1 Papaya, peeled and sliced

WHAT TO DO

These are my fruit choices, they may not work for you. Your tastes may be totally different than mine or this selection of fruit may not be readily available to you. What ever you serve make sure to buy your fruit fresh a few days before your party. Wash everything except blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. You can go through your pints and make sure there are no leaves or stems. Make a base of lemon leaves on your platter. Organize your fruit into groups and arrange them on top of the leaves. A fruit platter can be assembled the day before your party and kept in the fridge.

  With summer’s abundance of fresh and delicious fruits, you can be creative in your choices. Be sure to include a variety of colors and tastes. Your guests will be delighted with this delectable array of the season's best.

Dessert Platter

This is THE EASIEST Platter to arrange! Now you will see WHY I keep

little homemade gems in the freezer.

 WHAT TO DO

 I pull an assortment of cookies, brownies, lemon bars and pound cake from my freezer and place them in the fridge to thaw out over night. The day of your party, as with the fruit, organize your desserts into groups and arrange on your platter. You can use lemon leaf as a base if desired but not necessary. AGAIN, serving what I like, HOW I like it, I make sure my brownies, lemon bars and so on are all cut into small portions. I love bite size desserts because I don't have a sweet tooth. If you are not serving a separate fruit tray, you might like to add fruit here with your other desserts. If you do not keep desserts in your freezer, this tray can be quickly put together with items from your local bakery. This dessert platter will be lovely and appreciated no matter how it's prepared, homemade or store bought, dessert trays are always a big hit.

Serving fruit and dessert platters at an informal gathering of much loved friends and family is an excellent idea. Encouraging everyone to feel welcome and serve themselves. Your friends will enjoy great food, enticing conversation and much laughter with their feet under your table. Remember our motto, 'Be Prepared', and prepare in advance.....ensuring that not only your guests enjoy an evening under the stars but the Host and Hostess as well.

Thanks for taking the time to stop and read awhile.

I do appreciate the notes of encouragement. Keep them coming! Thanks again and as always,

ENJOY!

The Domestic Curator

~Ronda

Don't Sweat The Small Stuff!

.......or the large for that matter. When you are having friends and family over for an informal outdoor dinner the last thing you want or need to do is spend loads of time in the kitchen. You can prepare easy-to-make ahead side dishes that your guests will savor and enjoy. Simplicity is the key. Don't dwell on making history or you'll drive yourself NUTS!  Do it for the love of the get-together. Believe me your friends are coming to enjoy an evening of good conversation and laughter with you. So relax, take a deep breath and have a wonderful time. Serving tried and true recipes are your best bet providing you with no worries about huge mistakes. The following are a few of my favorite 'Summer Sides'. Enjoy.

Twice Baked Potatoes

Twice baked potatoes are a family favorite and the perfect choice to serve on the side at a casual outdoor dinner with friends and family. Featuring a combination of cream and cheddar cheeses, these potatoes are easy and impressive, never missing the mark!

INGREDIENTS

• 10 large potatoes, about 7 pds
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 3/4-1 pound of bacon, cooked and crumbled
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 package 8-oz cream cheese, cut into small cubes
• 1 package 8-oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 3/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
• Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 1 Scallion, finely chopped

WHAT TO DO

• Bake potatoes at 350 degrees for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until potatoes "give" when gently squeezed, indicating they are done. Cool 10 minutes. 
• Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh from the baked potatoes into a large mixing bowl. 
• Place potato skins on a non-stick foil lined baking sheet, skin side down and bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees until crisp, 8-10 minutes. 
• Add all other ingredients to the potato flesh in the mixing bowl, except ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup bacon and chopped scallion. Mix well. 
• Fill potato skins and sprinkle with remaining cheese, bacon and chopped scallion. 
• At this point the potatoes can be refrigerated for 24 hours or even frozen for up to 3 months.
• Bring filled potatoes out of the fridge and let sit on kitchen counter until room temperature. Preheat oven. Pop them in the oven when you are nearly ready to eat and cook at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until cheese melts and the potatoes are bubbling.

Twice Baked Potatoes can also be cooked in a casserole dish, making it a cross between mashed potatoes and baked potatoes. When I decide to bake a casserole I double the recipe, cooking one and freezing the other. Making things extremely easy for the next go 'round. I DO EASY WELL!

FREEZING TWICE BAKED POTATOES

TO FREEZE FOR LATER USE: Cover potatoes with plastic wrap and place baking sheet in freezer, leaving several hours until potatoes are completely frozen. Remove potatoes from freezer and wrap each potato in a resealable plastic sandwich bag. Place wrapped potatoes into a 2 gallon resealable freezer bag.

TO COOK FROZEN POTATOES: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place potatoes on baking sheet and loosely cover with aluminum foil. Bake about 45 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes or more until potatoes are hot and bubbly. This method keeps the potato skins firm and crisp. If time is short, place potatoes in microwave and cook on high about 10 minute. Remove and then place in 350°F oven to finish cooking. YUM!

Corn and Black Bean Salad

Vine-ripened grape tomatoes and fragrant herbs complement the sweet fresh corn in this quintessential summer salad. So light and fresh, it makes a good accompaniment to any

Summer grilling menu. I could eat the whole bowl by myself.....truly.

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups fresh whole kernel corn, cut from 6 large cooked ears
• 1 can {15 ounces} black beans, rinsed and drained
• 10 ounces of sweet grape tomatoes, quartered or cut in half
• 1 very small red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 2 Tbsp. Italian parsley, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• Juice of 1 Lime
• Zest from half a Lime
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
• Freshly Ground Pepper

WHAT TO DO

• In a very large bowl, combine every thing except the salt and pepper. 
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. 
• Add salt, if desired, and freshly ground pepper; give it a good stir and serve.

On occasion I will make my grandmother's recipe for Deviled Eggs. 

Here is the link to her recipe.

ENJOY!

~The Domestic Curator~

Ronda

Summer Entertaining Made Easy

I simply adore this relaxed outdoor party!

Warm-weather entertaining mixes fun, food and the great outdoors. You can host your ideal outdoor party, during the lazy days of Summer, with ease and confidence. Getting prepared and staying prepared is the key. Living in Texas has it's limitations, especially when it comes to having an outdoor party. It does get hot here in the Summertime. Unbearable so. Today is June the 30 and at 6 pm our temp topped out at 96 degrees F. For us, that's down right cool and time to break out the grill! The following are just a few ideas I jotted down for you, hope it helps.

Your lighting can be very simple to the more extraordinary. String lights or simple candles on the table, both work equally well. Decide what mood you want to portray.

'Be prepared', that's our motto....Mr.P was/is an Eagle Scout, he ties really great knots. There are a few things that I keep on hand during the Summertime....just in case we decide to be spontaneous. They would be, in no particular order, ALWAYS good quality disposable  plates, cups, napkins and utensils. Yes, you read it correctly, I do this and do it with great joy! It's fantastic to have friends round at the last minute and be able to throw everything out when they leave. YES I DO. Also, disposable items and teenagers just go hand in hand. If you have been to my house and I have served you a meal on a paper plate just know that it was a HUGE compliment! I am obviously very comfortable with you. Make sure your 'entertaining' dishes, glasses and silverware are clean and ready to be used. I use white dishes in the Summer, clean and cool looking. I have enough to serve 20. An easy way to collect white plates is to spend a few Saturdays hunting through garage and estate sales, they needn't match. Pull out any tablecloths to see if they are stained from previous use, if so clean and press them. If you are anticipating overnight guests or unexpected teenagers, make sure your linens, towels and blankets are fresh. *Here's a Link to an earlier post on overnight guests, it goes into greater detail. Do a walk through your home and garden. Make sure your outdoor  eating area is clean, uncluttered and provides ample seating to accommodate your guests. Now get yourself a pen and spiral notebook and Write It Down. Staying organized is easier when you keep everything written down. Go through your favorite recipes, fridge, freezer, and pantry making lists of things you want to keep on hand. These are a few of mine, you will need to organize your list around your own personal needs.

Years ago we invested in green wicker
outdoor furniture and white dishes.
Great for Summer parties.

STOCKING THE FRIDGE

• Assortment of Quality Cheeses:

1. Maytag Blue
2. Cabot Extra-Sharp Cheddar Cheese
3. Parmesan
4. Goat Cheese

• Cured Meats:

1. Prosciutto
2. Salami
3. Smoked Ham
4. Turkey
5. Roast Beef

• Cheese Tortellini
• Eggs
• Unsalted Butter
• Sour Cream
• Greek Yogurt
• Lemon/Lime Curd
• Store bought Cookie Dough
• Assortment of Juices, Sparkling, Still and Mineral Water,
• Milk
• Assorted Crudités, these need to be check weekly for freshness

STOCKING THE FREEZER:

• Frozen corn, cooked and cut from fresh ears of corn.
• Hamburger and Hot Dog Buns
• Breakfast Bread/Raisin Bread for over-night guest
• Small loaves of Homemade Baked Quick Breads

1. Banana Bread
2. Zucchini Bread
3. Blueberry-Raspberry Bread

• Ground Beef and Turkey
• All-Beef Hot Dogs, I buy Kosher
• Ribs, Baby-back Pork
• Meatballs, store bought or homemade
• Shrimp, medium & large sized
• Assortment of Fruit, all of the berries, peaches
• Cubes of Watermelon, Honeydew, Passion Fruit; blend them for
• fruity drinks.
• *Homemade Brownies, individually cut and frozen
• Homemade Lemon Bars, individually cut and frozen
• Cookies, individually frozen
• Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
• Puff Pastry, for quick desserts

STOCKING THE PANTRY:

• Quality Whole Wheat Bread
• A favorite Granola
• Cans of Chili,
• Black, Cannellini and Pinto Beans;
• Rotel Tomatoes,
• La Bella or Cento Italian Tomatoes
• Assorted Drinks
• Assorted Fruit nectars
• Assorted Nuts
• Pretzels
• Bags of Micro-wave Popcorn
• Assorted chips and good Crackers
• Jars of Good quality Olives, Artichoke Hearts,
• Roasted Red Peppers, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Tapenades and Salsa,
• Good Dill, Sweet and Bread & Butter Pickles, Pickled Okra
• Italian dressing
• Hellman's Mayo
• Bold & Spicy and French Mustard
• Balsamic and Apple Cider Vinegar
• Olive and Vegetable Oil
• Good quality Chocolate
• Sugar
• Flour
• Kosher salt
• Fresh Peppercorns
• Assorted Seasonings and Spices {for Rib Rub}
• Red Potatoes
• Parchment Paper
• Non-Stick Foil

Great way to serve cold drinks, Lemonade and Tea.

Like I said this is what I personally stock. These ingredients along with a few fresh produce items will provide 6 different salads and an assortment of finger foods like an antipasto tray, cheese tray, crudités platter and even a dessert tray. The most you will need to  do is take out and plate your goodies. You will also be able to make several different refreshing 'Mock-tails', breakfast for overnight guests, snacks, sandwiches, hot dogs and drinks for teenagers....and so much more. I know it may sound and look like a lot of trouble, however once everything is in place you are READY for a spontaneous fuss-free good time!

I happen to believe Great Hospitality is in the Details. With a little extra organization and good planning you can entertain with ease.

Give it a go....you'll be glad you did and your friends will be THRILLED!

Good Luck and ENJOY!
~ The Domestic Curator, Ronda

Check in tomorrow for a few of my 'GoTo' Summer recipes.