JULY 9, 2006 --

NYC & Company marked the 15th anniversary of Restaurant Week, July 6, with a ceremony at Tribeca Grill inducting the original participants into the Restaurant Week Hall of Fame.

During this 10-day event, July 10-14 and 17-21, some 200 participating restaurants will offer a three course lunch for $24.07 and/or a three course dinner for $35, not including drinks, tip, or tax.

NYC & Company President Cristyne Nicholas presented engraved plates to chefs from 12 of the city's top restaurants: Aquavit, Barbetta, Brasserie, Cafe des Artistes, Capsouto Freres, Dawat, Gallagher's Steak House, The Palm, Sen Domenico NY, Tribeca Grill, Tropica, and Water Club.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, the 15th anniversary cake was reduced to pieces -- consumed by those attending (including LPR).

For more information on Restaurant Week and NYC tourist opportunities, generally, please go to www.nycvisit.com.

Inside of the Tribeca Grill

Part of the Tribeca Grill bar and dining area.