Bang for Your Buck

• By Rachel Wolff
• Published Winter 2007

(Photo: Courtesy of the Foundry)

The Foundry
42-38 Ninth St., nr. Queens Plaza S., Long Island City; 718-786-7776
Off-peak prices drop to $4,500 Monday through Thursday, and even regular-season rates are below market value. The Foundry seats 125, but if your guest list is up to 170 expand into the sun-drenched courtyard for an extra $1,800 to $2,300. (In which case, factor in the cost of a tent too.)