Dirt Candy—the vegetarian restaurant described as “nature’s candy store” by its chef, Amanda Cohen—will celebrate birthday numero uno next Thursday, October 29. To mark the occasion, appetizers that evening—such as the jalapeño hush puppies with maple butter—will all be $5.30. Entrées—like ricotta fritters with green-tomato marmalade—will cost you $10.29. Dinner is by reservation only, so call 212-228-7732 or hop on opentable.com to secure a table. Of course, no birthday would be complete without cake: Enjoy a free slice of red-pepper velvet with your meal through the 31st. Many happy returns!—Kate Wertheimer









Fully booked a few minutes after this announcement appeared.