From intimate neighborhood favorites to iconic dining destinations, New York City’s restaurants are setting the table for romance this Valentine’s Day. To celebrate, Sam Tell is spotlighting a curated selection of our valued restaurant customers who are offering special Valentine’s Day prix-fixe menus designed for unforgettable date nights and meaningful celebrations.

Whether you’re planning a classic candlelit dinner, an elevated tasting experience, or a memorable night out with someone special, these restaurants showcase the creativity, hospitality, and culinary excellence that make NYC a world-class dining destination on the most romantic night of the year.

From Nassau to Suffolk County and everywhere in between, Long Island Restaurant Week is back, bringing together some of the region's most exciting dining destinations for a celebration of great food, local flavor, and community from January 25 through February 1. As a proud partner to so many standout restaurants across Long Island, Sam Tell is excited to spotlight a curated selection of our customers who are serving up incredible prix-fixe menus and special offerings throughout the week.

From neighborhood favorites to well-known dining destinations, these restaurants reflect the diversity, creativity, and passion that define Long Island's dining scene. Whether you're in the mood for elevated comfort food, fresh seafood, global flavors, or classic fine dining, these Sam Tell customers are making Restaurant Week the perfect time to discover something new, or revisit a favorite.

From Manhattan to Brooklyn and everywhere in between, NYC Restaurant Week is back, bringing together the city's most exciting dining destinations for a celebration of flavor, creativity, and community from January 20th to February 12th. As proud partners to many of New York's standout restaurants, Sam Tell is excited to spotlight a curated selection of our customers who are serving up unforgettable prix-fixe menus and standout dishes throughout the event.

From neighborhood favorites to iconic hotspots, these restaurants showcase the incredible diversity, innovation, and energy that make New York City one of the world's top food capitals. Whether you're craving elevated comfort food, globally inspired cuisine, or classic fine dining, these Sam Tell customers are helping NYC Restaurant Week shine.

Opening a restaurant in New York City is an exciting, yet complex journey.  Between securing permits, finding the right location, hiring staff, and designing a standout concept, there's a lot to juggle before the first plate ever hits the pass.

Recently, The New York Times explored this very process in its interactive feature, "Opening a Restaurant in New York Is No Picnic." The article shines a light on the many challenges restauranteurs face, but it overlooks one crucial part of the story: what happens behind the scenes.

That's where Sam Tell comes in.

For over 60 years, Sam Tell has helped bring New York's most ambitious restaurant visions to life.  While others handle the front-of-house details, we build the back-of-house foundation, designing efficient kitchens, sourcing top-tier equipment, and ensuring every tool and tabletop piece is ready for day one.

Whether you're opening your first concept or your fifth, our team of experts knows what it takes to make a restaurant launch successful from start to finish.