Cours Journal

Dining stories with a point of view.

Restaurants, menus, travel, and the business of a better lunch.

Founder's Note · The Cours Vision

New York captured my heart. Cours is what it inspired me to build.

When I first arrived in New York City as a tourist, the city captured my heart—the energy, the cultures, the ambition, and a food scene that can take you around the world in a single neighborhood. It felt like a place where people from everywhere could bring an idea, take a chance, and create something meaningful.

Cours grew from my desire to contribute to that world. I want more people to discover New York's remarkable restaurants through thoughtful, approachable lunch menus, while helping restaurants reach new guests in one of the most competitive dining cities anywhere. Cours is my love letter to New York—one table at a time.

Griselda VaniaFounder, CoursRead the note →
The Cours Journal

Why lunch deserves a second look

The chefs, rooms, and rituals making midday dining feel special again.

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NYC Table Notes

The new language of prix fixe

A concise guide to courses, supplements, and choosing the right experience.

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City guide

Three lunch sets to try this week

Clear menus, good rooms, and the right reason to leave your usual table.

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Dining well

Choosing lunch by time, mood, and appetite

A practical way to find the menu that fits the day.

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New York

The return of the proper lunch

Why the middle of the day deserves more than an afterthought.

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Lunch strategy

The opportunity at the 1:15 table

Creating demand with a clear, restaurant-designed menu.

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Menu design

Building a lunch set guests remember

How two thoughtful courses can become a reason to return.

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Restaurant business

A full dining room without the discount language

Keeping control of the menu, price, and experience.

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