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6 Places You’ve Gotta Try During New Brunswick Restaurant Week

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Danielle Naer Student Contributor, Rutgers University – New Brunswick
This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Rutgers chapter and does not reflect the views of Spoon University.

The most delectable week of summer is here, and you know we’re not missing a beat of it. New Brunswick is hosting its 6th Annual Restaurant Week, featuring 35 top-of-the-line eateries to fulfill all of your dining desires. From sweet shops to steakhouses, you’ll find affordable satisfaction at every street corner.

There’s a complete list of all 35 restaurant specials, but we’ll save you the trouble of sifting through and highlight our favorites.

Hotoke Restaurant & Sushi

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Perfect For: Bang For Your Buck, Evening Lounging, Upscale Ambiance

This high-end eatery in the heart of New Brunswick will totally cure your Asian cuisine fix. They’ve loaded up on excellent specials to suit a variety of dining styles and tastes. There are three separate price-fixed menus for one, ranging from $30-$35, and a couples price-fixed menu priced at $60. Each includes champagne and several other delectable eats.

Mike’s Courtside Sports Bar & Grill

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Perfect For: Evening Sports Games, Guy’s Night Out, Meat Lovers

This is your quintessential Sports Bar experience. With a menu loaded with grill favorites? There’s no price-fixing here, so feel free to order whatever you want–Mike’s is taking 25% off the entire bill from 5 pm-10 pm.

Stress Factory Comedy Club

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Perfect For: Entertainment Dining, Star-Seeing, Group Outings

Really though. If you check the line-up for this place, it’s no joke. Comedy stars like Sebastian Maniscalco, Tom Seguera, and more have all been in and out of these doors. For as cheap as $25, buy tickets in advance and enjoy this excellent dine-in experience. Use the promo code “restaurantweek” at checkout to receive a free drink and dessert with your ticket and dinner entree.

Veganized

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Perfect For: Restricted Eaters, Healthy Picks, Tasty Desserts

For those of you with limited eating preferences, this restaurant will fulfill all your desires. Using 100%  Vegan, 100% natural, and 95% organic ingredients, Veganized has found a delicious way to incorporate healthy eating with great taste. For Restaurant Week, they’ve put out a special for a 3-course meal for $20.15, served all day.

Caffe Bene

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Perfect For: Sweet Tooth, Study Spot, Tranquil Ambiance

Need a quiet place to unwind, get work done and have great coffee? Let Caffe Bene be your new destination. They’re known as being a widespread distributor of delicious sweets, and we’re lucky enough to have one right in New Brunswick. All week, they’ll be doing a coffee promotion: With every waffle, honey bread or sandwich, get a free iced or black coffee.

Shaka Burrito

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 Perfect For: Cultural Food, Clean Eating, Tropical Ambiance

We know New Brunz isn’t the most scenic of cities. Let Shaka take you on an impromptu tropical getaway. Shaka also focuses on GMO-free and organic eating, mirroring the dining styles of Hawaii, Chile, Ireland, Indonesia, and more. 10% of all profits made go to charity. Make a stop here for a $14.95 price-fixed lunch or a $21.95 price-fixed dinner.