Showing posts with label Restaurants. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Restaurants. Show all posts

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Frederick Restaurant Week is Up Next!

Maybe you missed the Winter Baltimore Restaurant Weeks ... Or maybe you're just sick of Baltimore's food scene in general. Not to fear ... Frederick Restaurant Week is here!

About 40 minutes from Baltimore, downtown Frederick is an adorable city with lots of great culinary spots. From Monday, March 5 through Sunday, March 11, you can dine at more than 20 restaurants for as low as $15.12 for a 2-course lunch meal or $20.12 for a 2-course dinner meal. Three-course meals will also be offered for lunch at $20.12 and dinner at $30.12.

Day trip into a date night anyone?

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Spring 2012 Foodie Freebies!

Around here we love when things are FREE ... especially when it's food! Check out these foodie freebies you can grab over the next couple months. Mark your calendars so you don't forget! And check back often, as we'll be adding more deals throughout the spring.
  • EXPIRED! FREE Peppercorn Shrimp at Panda Express February 22 only. Click here to print your coupon. Click here for locations.
  • EXPIRED! If you don't feel like cooking tonight, Chili's is offering a FREE kids meal with the purchase of each adult entree. Go here for your coupon. Valid February 22 only. (And don't forget Economoms has lot of kids dining deals here)
  • EXPIRED! Tuesday, February 28 is National Pancake Day. In celebration, IHOP is giving out a FREE short stack of pancakes! Click here for the details.
  • EXPIRED! Several restaurants are offering Leap Year specials! According to Get Social Baltimore, on Wednesday, Feb. 29, you can buy one get one FREE on cookies at Atwater's, bagel sandwiches at Einsten Bros., and drinks at Caribou. Plus, FREE cookie with any purchase at Subway.
  • EXPIRED! What will you choose? Original or cinnamon sugar? Either is delish at Auntie Anne's FREE pretzel day! Grab one Saturday, March 3, no coupon necessary.
  • EXPIRED! Here's another Chili's deal! Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree, Monday, March 5 through Wednesday, March 7. Yummm ...
  • Now through March 14 go BOGO at Coldstone Creamery. That's right, buy one at regular price and get one FREE! Click here to print your coupon.
  • The most sure-fire way to know spring has sprung is Rita's giveaway of FREE Italian Ices on the first day of spring! That dates falls on March 20 this year. Click here to learn more.

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Our Chick-fil-A Giveaway Winners!

When it comes to kids and eating healthy, a little creativity can go a long way toward sneakily slipping in those vitamins and nutrients that are so important to development and growth. Chick-fil-A has taken this approach with their new GRILLED chicken nugget kids meals.

By taking the traditionally breaded and fried nuggets and gilling them, they've come up with a kids meal that has up to 85% less fat than other fast food options! Way to go Chick-fil-A!

Today, we're excited to announce the five lucky moms who won our flash giveaway for a free grilled chicken nuggets kids meal. But first, here are some of the ways you told us how you creatively lighten up the food in your family's kitchen. Some of these are new to me, and I'm so excited to try them!
  • Substitute apple sauce for oil, yogurt for sour cream, and whole wheat flour for white flour
  • Use lean ground turkey or chicken instead of beef
  • Cut the mayo from your sandwich and use avocado or hummus instead
  • Keep a bag of frozen spinach in the freezer. Grab a handful, puree, and add into almost anything, like spaghetti sauce, smoothies, bread, and meatballs. (Can't wait to start incorporating this one into my cooking!)
  • Choose whole grain breads and pastas over those made with white flour. Or use spaghetti squash instead of pasta!
  • Make hot cocoa with fat free evaporated milk, or substitute Ovaltine for chocolate syrup when making chocolate milk
  • Water down juices to cut sugar and carbs
Great ideas, everyone! Thanks for sharing. And now, our winners ..............

Congrats to Christina H., Dawnie B., Mindy W., Hannah B., and Lindsey H.! Please email bmorefamilydeals@gmail.com with your mailing address and I will get your coupon right over to you! Please be sure to tell us what you think of Chick-fil-A's new grilled chicken nugget meals. We'd love to hear if they taste as good as they look!

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Friday, February 3, 2012

Giveaway! Five Grilled Chicken Nugget Kids Meals from Chick-fil-A!

If you happened to catch the viral video from a couple weeks ago of the pink, gooey mystery meat that McDonald's pumps into their chicken nuggets, you were probably just as disgusted as me at the thought of this being a little one's so-called nutritious dinner on the run.

Just about the same time, as if they were reading my mind, Chick-fil-A contacted Economoms with some refreshing news. They recently rolled out a GRILLED chicken nuggets meal. Yep, I said grilled. And it's 100% all-breast meat chicken (not pre-formed meat). Kudos to Chick-fil-A!

Compared to an “average” kid’s meal offered at other fast food restaurants, Chick-fil-A's new 4-count grilled nuggets meal with a fruit cup and low fat milk contains almost 60 percent less calories and an estimated 85 percent less fat. They're also offering a new and healthy side dish choice -- Buddy Fruits Pure Blended Fruit To Go applesauce. If you have a "big kid," the grilled nuggets also comes in a 6-count size. Click here to learn more.

In celebration of Chick-fil-A's effort to go healthy, we're giving away FIVE grilled chicken nugget kid's meals! To be eligible, just comment here or on our Facebook post related to this giveaway. Tell us your favorite way to take a traditionally fatty, sugary, or calorie-laden meal or snack and lighten it up a bit.

The winners will be randomly chosen through random.org on Saturday morning, February 4. Good luck!

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Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Baltimore City Restaurant Week Extended

Many restaurants have extended their Baltimore City Restaurant Week offers of three-course dinners for $30.12 or $20.12 and two-course lunch menus for $15.12. To see a list of restaurants that are keeping this great deal going, click here and look for the "e" icon next to the name of the restaurant. It is suggested that you contact the restaurants directly to learn how long they are extending their offers. Bon appetit!

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Thursday, January 12, 2012

Purple Fever! Ravens Playoffs Deals and Steals

The Baltimore Ravens take on the Houston Texans for a playoff game this Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium! Here are some deals around town to get your purple passion flowing!
  • Wear purple to the National Aquarium in Baltimore on Friday, Jan. 13 and save $5 on admission! Only valid for in-person ticket purchases.
  • This Friday's Purple Fridays Caravan will be the most energy-charged yet! The caravan makes various stops around town, including family-friendly events at Towson Town Center and Arundel Mills Mall. Visit with the Ravens cheerleaders and mascots, and get your face painted for FREE!
  • If you're a die-hard fan, check out the Ravens Rally in the Alley Part II at The Avenue at White Marsh on Friday evening. The fan who shows the most purple passion will win two tickets to Sunday's game! Register ahead of time here.
  • Having a playoff party? Purple up your house! Get FREE delivery from Radebaugh Florist on all Ravens arrangements purchased online. Use promo code RAVENS at checkout.Valid through Saturday, Jan. 14.
  • Show your support for Joe Flacco's Fu-Man-Chu by purchasing a Ravens Fanstache! The fuzzy, purple stick-on mustaches are only $5 each, and $1 from each sale goes to Living Classrooms Foundation. For sale at various spots around town, including With Gratitude Boutique in Towson, Poor Boys in Parkville, and Mother's in Federal Hill.
  • If you have a babysitter for Sunday's game, check out Drink Baltimore's compilation of restaurants and bars offering drink and food specials during the game.
GO RAVENS!! Know of any other deals? Tell us in the comments!

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Monday, January 2, 2012

Get Ready for Winter Restaurant Weeks in the City and County!

Coming your way are two weeks of the cheapest fine dining in Baltimore!

Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off Thursday, Jan. 12 and runs through Saturday, Jan. 21, followed by Baltimore City Restaurant Week, which runs Friday, Jan. 20 through Sunday, Jan. 29.

Make your reservations for date night now as spots fill up quickly for your chance to eat prix fixe dinners as low as $25.12 in the county and $30.12 in the city per person.

Lunches are also on the menu for as low as $10.12 in the county and $15.12 in the city. (If you can't squeeze in a date night, lunches are a great way to sample these dining hots spots with the kiddos!)

All prices offered for city restaurants are $5 less than the discounts offered during Summer Restaurant Week. And one perk to dining in the county -- most if not all parking is FREE!

To see a listing of participating county restaurants, click here. To see a listing of participating city restaurants, click here.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

This Week's Best National Deals

The focus of Economoms is on shopping and playing in Baltimore -- at great prices, of course! But sometimes it's just too hard not to resist sharing the fabulous national deals being offered. Here are a few of my favorites for the week of November 14:
  • $25 Off a $50 Purchase at HauteLook: Available through Thursday, Nov. 24 using promo code SPECIAL25 at checkout. HauteLook is a flash sale site specializing in designer women's, men's, and children's clothing, as well as home goods, beauty products and travel. This deal is on top of their already deeply discounted prices, usually 50% off or more. It's FREE to sign up. If I had one complaint about HauteLook it would be there longer shipping times than other comparable flash sale sites, so keep this in mind if you're ordering holiday gifts.
  • 50% Off any Sittercity Membership: Available through Thursday, Dec. 15 by signing up through this link. Reduced prices will be automatically reflected at checkout. Sittercity provides a database of background-checked caregivers based in Baltimore (and many other cities around the US). If you don't want to commit to buying a membership right away, choose the option to try the service FREE for one week. If you like it, this deal will get you 50% off any membership. For example, a one month membership is knocked down to $17.50 -- an affordable way to find reliable babysitters during the busy holiday season.
  • BOGO at Starbucks: Available Thursday, Nov. 17 through Sunday, Nov. 20 from 2-5 p.m. on each day on Starbucks' holiday beverages, which include Peppermint Mocha, Skinny Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Gingerbread Latte or Eggnog Latte. No coupon necessary!
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Friday, November 11, 2011

Veteran's Day 2011 Dining Deals

To thank those who have served in the military, the following businesses are offering deals in honor of Veteran's Day 2011. Most require some form of military ID. Please check with specific locations before visiting.
  • Applebee’s – Free meal, Friday, Nov. 11
  • Chili’s – Free meal, Friday, Nov. 11
  • Denny’s - Free Grand Slam breakfast, Friday, Nov. 11 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Hooters – Free Meal, Friday, Nov. 11
  • McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants – Free lunch or dinner, Sunday Nov 13
  • Outback Steakhouse – Free Bloomin’ Onion and Coke, Friday Nov. 11.
  • Subway – Free Six Inch Sub, Friday, Nov. 11
  • T.G.I. Friday’s – Buy one get one free Friday, Nov 11
  • The Olive Garden - Free entrée, Friday, Nov. 11
  • Seven-Eleven – Free small Slurpee on Friday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Thanks for the info Military Wallet!

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Save the Date: Winter Restaurant Week to Return

Is it too early to book a babysitter? Baltimore's favorite way to dine like kings and queens for a fraction of the normal cost is returning in just a few months.

Baltimore Winter Restaurant Week will be back Friday, Jan. 20 through Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. As usual, restaurants will offer prix-fixe three-course dinner and lunch menus. Although the price has not yet been publicized, we're guessing it will be $20.12 for lunches and $35.12 for dinners, in keeping with the event's tradition to make the cents portion of the price the same as the current year.

Book those babysitters!

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Desperate for a Cheap Date? ...

... An inexpensive night out on the town with the hubs, that is?! There are several Baltimore-based deals going on right now that will give you just that:
  • Get two AMC movie tickets for $13 from Eversave Baltimore now through Thursday, Oct. 20. Quantities are limited, so act fast! 46% savings!
  • If a movie alone won't cut it, check out Plum District Baltimore's date night deal. For $25 you get dinner AND a movie. The featured restaurant is the Crackpot in Towson, a spot my man and I just love (see my prior review here), and the tickets are for any AMC Theatre. 50% savings!
  • Fine dining more your style? Check out Bluegrass in Federal Hill. Todd and I have been and really enjoyed their upscale food and relaxed atmosphere. Now through Friday, Oct. 21 you can get an appetizer, dinner and wine for $45 through Groupon Baltimore. 54% savings! 
  • Also, don't forget our post on discounts to 18 Baltimore restaurants, which can be used anytime throughout 2011.

Friday, September 2, 2011

Go BOGO at Baskin Robbins!

Celebrate the end to summer right, with an old-fashioned ice cream cone from Baskin-Robbins! Visit between now and Monday, Sept. 5 and if you buy one cone, you'll get one FREE using this deal. Enjoy!

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Kids Eat FREE at Applebee's This Weekend

Happy Labor Day! The holiday deals are starting to pour in. For each adult entree purchased, get two kids meals for FREE at the Applebee's on Joppa Road in Towson Saturday, Sept. 3 through Monday, Sept. 5. We have not been able to confirm this deal for any of the other Baltimore-area Applebee's. They are also offering 20% off Curbside To Go pick-ups. The offers cannot be combined.

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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Kids Eat FREE August Dining Specials

Pancakes for dinner? Yes, please! Kids eat free at IHOP from 4-10 p.m. every day in August. Receive one FREE kids meal for every adult entree purchased.

Swedish meatballs with your sofa? Sure! Kids also eat FREE at IKEA all day, every day through Sunday, August 21. One FREE combo meal per child.

To view year-round kids dining deals in our area, click here. There are a couple deals for just about every day of the week!

Monday, July 11, 2011

Baltimore City and County Summer Restaurant Week Dates Announced

Mark your calendars! Summer restaurant weeks are coming up fast. Make your reservations early so you don't miss out on the cheapest way to sample fine dining cuisine in Baltimore.

Baltimore City Restaurant Week - August 5-14, 2011
Participating restaurants are now posted. All restaurants will offer fixed-price three-course dinner menus for $35.11 and three-course lunch menus for $20.11

Baltimore County Restaurant Week - August 12-26, 2011
Participating restaurants have not yet been announced. Restaurants will offer fixed-prices menus in $5 increments ranging from $10.11 to $35.11 for both lunch and dinner.
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Friday, July 8, 2011

FREE Lettuce Wraps from P.F. Chang's

Here's a hot ... err, cold ... deal for you. Are lettuce wraps hot or cold? I have no idea.

Either way, they're FREE at P.F. Chang's through the end of July. I've never tried them before, but I hear they're pretty tasty. And one of the healthier options on the P.F. Chang's menu.

To get your FREE appetizer, "like" P.F. Chang's on Facebook then click the "FREE Lettuce Wraps" link. Let me know how they are!

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Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Discounts to 18 Baltimore-Area Restaurants

Whether it's date night or a family meal out, eating at a restaurant doesn't have to bust the bank when you use these deals, available through December 31, 2011. Thanks for the coupons, Visit Baltimore!
Please note these discounts cannot be combined with other offers. One coupon per party per visit.

Click here to get similar coupons for 16 family-friendly Baltimore attractions.

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Thursday, May 26, 2011

Weekend Outlook - Memorial Day Weekend 2011

If you're staying in the Baltimore area for Memorial Day, here are some great budget-friendly activities your family can take advantage of Friday, May 27 through Monday, May 30. (Besides family cookouts and taking that first dip in the neighborhood pool!)

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Kids Eat FREE and 20% Off Pick-Ups at Applebee's Memorial Day Weekend

If family BBQs don't have every minute of your weekend booked, the Applebees on Joppa Road in Towson has some great Memorial Day specials for you. Saturday, May 28 through Monday, May 30 you can get two FREE kids meals per one adult entree purchased. Or, get 20 percent off your Carside To Go purchase. The two discounts cannot be combined.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Cheesecake Factory: FREE Slice of Cheesecake for Every $30 Spent

With graduation ceremonies and Father's Day right around the corner, here's a deal that could help you solve your "where to make reservations for the celebratory dinner" debate.

The Cheesecake Factory has a ginormous menu, with something that will please just about anyone--even the discerning tastes of your four-year-old grilled cheese afficianado :-)

But here's how to please your family even more -- throw in some of the restaurant's namesake cheesecake for dessert, absolutely FREE!

Now through June 28, when you dine at the Cheesecake Factory Sunday through Thursday, you'll get one complimentary slice of cheesecake or layer cake for every $30 spent! Click here to print the coupon.

Spend $30-$59.99 and get one free slice. Spend $60-$89.99 and get two free slices. Spend $90 to 119.99 and get three free slices .... and so on!

You can also use this deal for curb-side pick-up. The Cheesecake Factory has several locations around Baltimore, including the Inner Harbor, Towsontown Center, Columbia and Annapolis.