Dining Out

How to dine out for less with Restaurant.com

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It sounds almost too good to be true: Spend only $4 and get a certificate for $25 worth of food at your favorite restaurant. But with a national service called Restaurant.com, you can indeed do that – as long as you are careful to read ALL the fine print. The company sells discount dining … [Read more...] about How to dine out for less with Restaurant.com

Get free stuff on your birthday

Blow out the candles for great birthday freebies as a member of these online loyalty eClubs. The month of your birthday you'll receive some sort of email you can exchange for your goodie. Many of these are valid during your entire birthday month, but be sure to read each coupon for the details. Some … [Read more...] about Get free stuff on your birthday

38 ways to save money while dining out

We all have days when we don't feel like cooking, but dining out can be so expensive and you should never spend money you don't have in hand. Saving money takes some planning on the front end. Here are 35 ways to help you dine out for less. Read the menu online before you commit to dining … [Read more...] about 38 ways to save money while dining out

Saving on groceries when you don’t eat at home

I was shocked when I learned there are many people living in cities, half of my friends included, who probably haven’t turned on their oven in six months. But that doesn’t mean they can’t and don’t eat healthy and without spending a fortune dining out. Here’s what you need to know to save on … [Read more...] about Saving on groceries when you don’t eat at home

Taste top restaurants for less during restaurant weeks

For the cheapskate-gourmet, it’s better than Christmas: Restaurant Week, when some of the best — and priciest — tables offer a three-course prix fixe lunch. As a New Yorker, I look forward to this event each year, during which I can enjoy an all-star chef-prepared $25 lunch and/or a three-course … [Read more...] about Taste top restaurants for less during restaurant weeks

34 ways to get free food at restaurants

Is free your favorite word? It’s mine. And there is such a thing as a free lunch. I’ve found dozens of meals, desserts, snacks and other tasty treats that, for the most part, won’t cost you a cent at your favorite restaurants, bakeries, cafés and fast food joints. To play it safe and keep your … [Read more...] about 34 ways to get free food at restaurants

The Coupon Insider: Dining out with savings

The passion for savings usually extends beyond the grocery aisle for most couponers. Once hooked, you realize there's a whole world of coupons just waiting to be clipped. I don't purchase much in life without some sort of coupon, promo code or discount, including dining out. It's now just second … [Read more...] about The Coupon Insider: Dining out with savings

OpenTable.com: Get free dining

If you like dining out, but hate trying to make a reservation, check out OpenTable.com. This is one of our favorite websites. Why? You simply type in the date and time you want to dine, number of people in your party and general location or neighborhood you want to dine in. Presto! The system tells … [Read more...] about OpenTable.com: Get free dining

Dine out with kids without straining your wallet

Dining out with youngsters can be a pricey proposition – both for your wallet and for their nutritional needs. Lots of restaurants offer “kids eat free” nights or other special deals. There are at least three or four websites in my area alone that tell you when these deals are -- and many of them … [Read more...] about Dine out with kids without straining your wallet