Restaurants

Culinaria, 202 West 40th St. (between 7th & 8th Ave.) offers modern Italian cooking inspired by ancient Roman recipes. Receive a 15% discount on food with company ID or business card*.
Lunch: Monday to Friday 12pm to 2:30pm. Dinner: Monday to Saturday 5:30pm to 10:30pm. Pre-theatre menu $35 for four courses.
*Food only, does not include beverages, tax and gratuity, 2 for 1 happy hour at the bar or $20.03 prix-fixe lunch. Valid until October 1, 2003. Reservations recommended: 212-869-0725.

Europa Café – corner of 43rd St. & 7th Ave. – 10% discount with New York Times employee ID.

Pasta Break -- 235 West 42nd Street (between 7th and 8th Ave.) offers many choices starting with pasta’s at $3.99. An array of panini, salads, soups and desserts round out the menu. Open everyday from 11AM until 2AM for lunch, afternoon coffee, dinner and late-night snacking. Show your New York Times employee ID to receive a 15% discount at lunch or dinner. This offer is valid through June 30, 2003. The discount is also good on deliveries to The New York Times with a minimum $15 purchase.

Robert Emmett’s – 44th St. & 8th Ave. Upscale Irish-American Pub. Offers Continental cuisine in a pleasant setting. Also offers a prix-fixe pre-theatre menu. Employees receive a 10% discount at lunch with New York Times ID.

Trattoria Dopo Teatro. -- This enchanting restaurant, nestled in the heart of New York’s Theater District, serves delicious Italian food in a beautiful, relaxing atmosphere. The restaurant’s interior Secret Garden features a sky-lit courtyard, stone waterfall, wine cellar, cigar lounge and grappa library. It’s the ideal place for hosting corporate events, private parties and elegant weddings. Trattoria Dopo Teatro is located at 125 W. 44th Street (between Sixth Avenue and Broadway). Call (212) 869-2849 for reservations or visit www.dopoteatro.com for more information. Hours: M-Sat 11 a.m. – Midnight; Sun 3 p.m. – Midnight.

Zanzibar --This trendy nightspot is the ideal place to enjoy Mediterranean-inspired food and exotic cocktails in a sultry lounge setting while listening to an eclectic, energetic blend of music. Zanzibar’s sprawling multi-room environment with circular open-pit fireplace and intriguing décor create the perfect mood for large group gatherings as well as intimate get-togethers. Zanzibar is located at 645 Ninth Avenue at 45th Street. Call (212) 957-9197 or visit www.zanzibarnyc.com for more information. Hours: Mon-TH 5 p.m. – 2 a.m. F-Sat 5 p.m. – 4 a.m.
*Offer expires October 31, 2003. Not valid on prix fixe and other special menus and cannot be used with other discount offers.

Zuni – “Interesting combinations” of “zippy” eats for “surprising little money” says Zagat’s of this restaurant located at 598 Ninth Ave. (43rd St.). 10% discount with Times ID card.