We're obviously in lazy summer mode because we neglected to mention that Restaurant Week began two days ago (Monday, July 10th). But it's not too late to take advantage of special prix fixe deals at those typically bank-breaking restaurants.

Event: Restaurant Week
Dates: Monday, July 10-Friday, July 14 & Monday, July 17-Friday, July 21
Fee: Three-course prix-fixe lunches for $24.07 and three-course dinners are $35.00. Beverage, tax and gratuity are additional.

Also, we warn you that most restaurants have a "special" menu set aside for Restaurant Week customers. A few times we've taken a look at the regular menu and become instant converts. (The venison at Tocqueville is not to be missed, but we had to splurge to pay for it since it wasn't on the special cheap menu.) We say this as a warning.

For a listing of participating restaurants click here.