IT'S TIME AGAIN FOR BINGHAMTON RESTAURANT WEEK

Yes, six months have passed, and it’s that time again: Binghamton Restaurant Week (aka Binghamton Restaurant Ten Days aka Food Service Worker Appreciation Week) is back, April 5th-14th! And with 35 restaurants participating, ten days is not enough! The list is bigger than ever, including newcomers like Strange Brew and Muffer’s Kitchen. Prices range from a $10 prix fix lunch to $30 dinner, if you’re into fine dining (don’t fear: there are a whole range of eateries in between those two price points). Restaurant Week is a tradition that just won’t quit, giving that extra nudge to those of us who wouldn’t otherwise go out to eat on the regular (I lie – my fridge almost exclusively consists of leftovers from restaurants). But we know that some of you actually take time to engage in the healthy practice of cooking for yourself and your loved ones. And to those of you, we say: give yourself a break! Visit a new eatery or an old favorite, now that their menu features a little something different. Just remember: your servers work extra hard this time of year; please show your appreciation, and exercise patience when waiting for your table. It is a virtue! Visit eatbing.com for the full list of participating restaurants and prices.