Free Pastry at Starbucks

Tomorrow, March 23, get a free pastry with drink purchase from open until 10:30am with this coupon. It says you can print it, or show it to the barista on your "mobile device."

Restaurant Deals! Yum!

Chick-Fil-A
Free breakfast item tomorrow (Saturday 3/6) until 10:30, no coupon required!

Quiznos
Free chips and drink when you purchase a sub or salad OR $1 off a regular / $2 off a large sub with printable coupons here. Valid through Sunday 3/7.

Smokey Bones
They always have such great promotions! Click here for a $10 off $20 coupon good through 3/30!

Perkins
Sign up for their eClub here and get a free entrée, no other purchase required! Sign up on the eClub tab on the upper right hand side, confirm your request through a link in your e-mail, then they’ll send another e-mail which will include the coupon!

Denny’s
Free refills on fries or pancakes for each guest who purchases an entrée (which comes with fries or pancakes) valued at $2.50 or more. Check it out here

Chili’s
Check out their new $9.99 Fresh Pairings here Yum!

Also, don’t forget about the wonderful Restaurant.com ! There is currently a coupon code for 60% off – so $25 gift certificates would be $4 using code “MENU” through 3/7.

Smokey Bones! and O'Charleys reminder

Smokey Bones really comes up with the BEST coupons! Click here for a buy one get one free coupon! Remember, visit before 6 on weekdays and get half price appetizers (even the big sampler). And if you purchased a gift card with corresponding $10 bonus, this would be a great time to use it!...you may need to have 2 separate checks though because both say they can't be used with other offers.

If you looking for additional places to dine, visit O'CHARLEYS before 7pm and after 11pm - if you sit in the bar you get half price appetizers! There were $5 off $20 coupons in Sundays paper! Most of the appetizers are about $7, so you would have to buy 6 appetizers to use the coupon...and yes Jeremy and I did this a few weeks ago...we barely had room for our drinks on the table! Also during this time beers are BOGO - that makes 2 Bud Lights at $2.99 cheaper than my Dr.Pepper (ridiculous) - there are other drink specials too!

Free Burger King kids meal

Click here to print a FREE Kids meal from Burger King! For some reason it will already say that you’ve reached the print limit, but put your e-mail address in to the refer a friend box and you’ll get an e-mail with a working coupon link. After printing one, you may hit the back button up to 9 more times for TEN FREE kid’s meals!

QDoba score

I had a free entree waiting for me on my QDoba card, so we decided to visit last night. I feel like we scored a major deal.

• First I purchased a $25 gift card in order to receive a $5 bonus for Jan/Feb.
• Then we purchased our 2 burritos (one free on card) + a kids meal. I used the gift card in the first transaction to purchase it.
• Tuesday is double points night! I only got points for the one burrito I paid for, but I'm still 400 of 1000 points on my way to another free one!
• Both my receipts for the gift card and food offered an online survey for which I would receive a free order of chips & queso on my next visit!

In total: free rewards entree, free $5 in Jan/Feb, double points to add up to my next free entree, and 2 free chips & queso! Woohoo!

Don't neglect those receipt surveys! You'll get lots of free stuff! Every time you order something at Arby's you can take an online survey to get a free beef and cheddar. Burger King also has a phone survey for a free Whopper on their receipt (the survey is REALLY long though)

Restaurant Gift Cards + Bonuses

If you’re planning on getting restaurant gift cards for friends or family this Christmas, buy from a restaurant that’s going to give you some “money” back. Or, what am I saying, go buy gift cards for yourself!

Let’s say I go to QDoba once a month (understatement), if I buy 2 - $25 gift cards, I will get 2 - $5 bonuses for use in Jan/Feb. That's like 2 free burritos! If there is a restaurant you’re more than likely going to visit in January or February (when most of the bonuses are valid), plan ahead and buy the gift cards now and use the bonuses + gift cards throughout the year!

Besides QDoba, I think my favorite offer listed below is at Smokey Bones. Dine in and receive $5 off your meal when buying a gift card AND get a $10 bonus for future use! SB often has BOGO coupons or $10 off coupons online and in the paper, plus all apps are 1/2 price before 6pm during the week! The SB GC is also good at Red Lobster and Olive Garden which always have $3+ coupons in the paper. So you’re getting big savings either way you go here!

Here’s what I’ve collected! Let me know if you see any more deals out there!

Applebee's: Buy $50 gift card, get $10 bonus card free. (and they have that awesome deal for 1 app + 2 entrees for $20!)

Bravo's: Buy $50 gift card, get $10 bonus card free. Bonus card valid 1/1/10- 3/15/10

Buca di Beppo: Buy $100 in gift cards, receive a $25 bonus for use 1/1 – 3/31

Cheesecake Factory: Every $25 worth of gift cards purchased receive a card for a free slice of cheesecake. No additional purchase is necessary when redeeming the free slice of cheesecake card.

Denny's: Buy $25 gift card, get $5 gift card. (lots of newspaper coupons you could use with the GC!)

Famous Daves: Buy $25 in gift cards receive a $5 bonus

Little Ceaser's: Buy $25.00 GC get a $5.00 GC. Apparently, you can use the $5 GC after 24hrs (Needs 24 hrs to be activated). That’s 5 - $5 pizzas + one free!

Macaroni Grill: Buy a $25 GC get a $5 bonus for use 1/10-2/28 (sign up for their e-mail updates and get an occasional $5 off 2 entrees coupons)

Mitchells Fish Market: Buy $100 in gift cards receive a $20 bonus, more than likely for use in Jan/Feb

Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, and Bonefish Grill: $20 bonus card for every gift card purchase of $100. Bonus cards valid 1/1 - 2/10.

Penn Station: Buy $30 in gift cards receive a free small sub on your next visit (Tuesdays are BOGO nights)

QDoba: Buy $25 in gift cards receive a $5 bonus for use in January & February

Red Robin: Buy $25, get $5 bonus card free for use in January.

Ruby Tuesdays Buy $25 GC get a $5 coupon. Coupon good Jan-Feb 2010. (there are often BOGO coupons in the paper – PS their brunch is yummy but like $13 a plate, yikes.

Smokey Bones: Buy $25.00 gift card and get $5.00 off your meal instantly when dining in AND a $10 gift card valid 1/1-2/28. SB gift cards also valid at Red Lobster, & Olive Garden.

Uno Chicago Grill: Buy $25 gift card, get $5 promo card. Bonus promo card valid from 1/1/10 to 3/31/10.

Winston's at Sullivan On Saturday, December 12th only, purchase a $50 gift certificate for $25, valid for use 1/7/10 – 7/7/10 (they’re open Fridays & Saturdays only).

Also, don’t forget about Restaurant.com. They are so easy to use and there are over 80 restaurants in the Louisville area. Because the certificates have a minimum food purchase, I would buy a $25 GC, and give the person the additional cash. For instance, if you buy a $25 GC for Seviche the minimum food purchase is $35, so give the person $10 cash too. Restaurant.com has restaurants all over the country, so think of out of towners too! The current coupon code available is “present” for 70% off, so a $25 GC would cost you just $3, you may use the code through 12/8

Another gift certificate source is Half Off Depot. Buy now for Christmas because they mail the GCs to you!

**NEW** O'Charleys: Receive a $5 egift card for every $20 egift card you buy. I'm not quite sure how the gift card is received - they may send a printable e-mail to the recipient or something. Either way, good deal for you or someone else!

BF Restaurant Deals

If you not going shopping, you could just go eating!

FREE slice of Pumpkin Pie with no other purchase necessary at Bob Evans with this coupon.

FREE Build Your Own grand Slam breakfast at Denny's when you buy another one with the coupon on their Facebook page.

FREE Lettuce Wraps with the purchse of an entree at PF Changs on Friday & Saturday when you say the Black Friday secret phrase--LETTUCE WRAP YOUR GIFTS to your server from 10am-noon. Check it out here.

1/2 price Happy Hour at Steak & Shake on Thanksgiving day 10am-10pm.

Birthday Treats!

When you sign up for e-mail updates from some restaurants, you get free stuff around your birthday! My birthday is Monday, so I wanted to tell you all the great things I’ve gotten in my e-mail…you should sign up too! Lots of websites have compiled lists of these places to get free birthday stuff – just google around…

Arby’s – free shake (with roastburger)
Bravo’s – free app (with entrée)
Cold Stone – free creation
Dairy Queen – BOGO Blizzard (boo on your DQ, I can get that anytime)
Friday’s – free dessert
Famous Daves – free app
Lone Star – free entrée (up to $15)
Melting Pot – free dessert fondue
O’Charley’s - $5 off $20
Ruby Tuesday – free burger
Red Robin – free burger
Steak & Shake – free dbl steakburger & cheese frieds
Tony Roma’s – free dessert

I have a lot of eating to do!

Hungry this Weekend? (and some beyond) ***EVENTS added

Taco Bell
Saturday night from 6pm to midnight grab a free Blackjack Taco

Logan’s Steakhouse
Use the coupon from the newspaper to get buy one get one free entrees on Oct 30 or 31

QDoba
Kid’s eat free Oct 31- Nov 1!

Smokey Bones
Print this $5 off coupon to use through 11/2. No minimum purchase required! I think appetizers are ½ price on weekdays before 6pm!

Friday Night Halloween Hop + nearby restaurants
This Friday is the Frankfort Avenue Trolly Hop. Many stores have special events going on! There are 2 restaurants in the area that offer coupons on Restaurant.com, FABD Smokehouse and Osaka Sushi Bar.

Restaurant.com
Use code “Treats” to get 80% off!

Tumbleweed
Use this BOGO coupon Mon- Thur, good through 11/24

O'Charley's
Give your nearest restaurant a call but I'm pretty sure they have 1/2 price apps and drink specials if you sit in the bar from 4pm-7pm and after 9pm.

Half Off Depot
Lots of great deals - my favorite is Max & Erma’s $20 gift certificate for $10!

Toys 'R' Us
Saturday from noon -3pm, dress up in your costume and children 3+ will receive a FREE reusable bag, which they can fill up with goodies and giveaways (while supplies last)! You can check out more details on this event here.

Michael's
FREE Halloween craft event on October 31st from 10am-noon! You'll receive a FREE Trick or Treat Pail! Plus, they'll have fun coloring activities, FREE balloons & more! Check out all the details here.

Sears
Bring your child dressed in their Halloween costume, on October 31st, to the new Sears toy shop and they'll get a FREE Mattel toy! You can also go here and print a $5 off $20 toy purchase coupon.

Sonic
$.50 Corny Dogs from 5-10pm on October 31st! Plus, you get a FREE Cherry Lime-Aid from 2-5pm!

Macy's
FREE $10 "Treat" cards on October 31st--to the first 100 customers in each store! Also get FREE Face painting, FREE Trick or Treat Bags and more! You can check out more details on this fun event here.

Domino's Extra Cheese Pizza with one Topping $5.99 all week!

Visit Dominos Website this week and get a large extra cheese one topping pizza for just $5.99! You may order up to 256 pizzas per house, per day, so pace yourself! A few weeks ago they had the same deal - I ordered a pizza on Monday and ate it for the rest of the week for lunch. Yum.

Promo code 'cinnastix' still works for the free order of cinnastix too!

Kicking Myself...

I saw an ad in the paper today for Carolina Shrimp (On Westport/Shelbyville Rd). They are having a LOBSTER SALE!!! 1 - 1/4 lb whole Maine Lobsters for $5 off - which is $12.45 this Friday through Sunday. I had asked Jeremy earlier in the month about Carolina Shrimp because they have gift certificates on Restaurant.com and he said I should get them...I didn't and now they're sold out!

If you were smart enough to buy a GC for Carolina Shrimp before they were sold out I would suggest going this weekend...and having yourself a great Lobster dinner...I'll be at home, sad... (you could get 2 lobster dinners for $24.90 and still have to spend $10.90 more!). I'm going to cross my fingers that the sale is extended and they reload the GCs on the first of the month!

Cheap Pizza!

There are lots of great coupon codes available at Dominos.com. An awesome one is a large cheese pizza for $5.99 with coupon code BANLCH. And, if you add one topping the price stays at $5.99!

Put in code CINNASTIX and get a free order of cinnastix with your order!

Use code BAN5OFF for $5 off an additional large pizza.

Yum.

More Restaurant Deals!

TGI Fridays
If you haven't signed up for TGI Fridays e-mail updates, do it! Although you don't need a coupon for this offer, it is nice to be one of the first to find out...They are offering $5 Jack Daniel's Burgers & Chicken Sandwiches OR $5 off any entree on the Jack Daniel's Grill. Yum. I am currently making plans to visit TGI Fridays on Monday or Tuesday of next week to get a $5 burger and KIDS EAT FREE. Talk about a cheap date! That's better than a value meal at McDonald's!

Kids Eat Free List
In confirming which night was Kid's Eat Free at Fridays I came across a blog that lists restaurants that offer kids eat free nights. It seems to be pretty up to date, check it out here.

Smokey Bones
Print this coupon for $10 off a $20 purchase! Weekdays all appetizers are 50% off before 6pm. So get the big variety appetizer (chicken strips, potato wedges, etc. about $5 after discount) for the kids, then order a few entrees (many under $10) and you'll definately get out for less than $20!

Quizno's
Print this coupon for buy one sub & drink get a sub free, yum.

Denny's
Print this coupon for 20% off your total bill any day between 5am and 11am.

Restaurant.com
If you still haven't taken advantage of Restaurant.com the newest coupon code is 'enjoy' for 60% off.

Louisville Originals
Next Wednesday at 10am (mark your calendar) Louisville Originals is releasing their quarterly batch of gift certificates. These deals are not nearly as good as Restaurant.com, but if there is a local restaurant that you like, Louisville Originals is you next best bet. The certificates are 30% off, so $35 for a $50 GC and $17.50 for a $25 GC. They go VERY fast, so check out the restaurants now and visit the site at 9:59 next Wednesday - refresh until they come up!

Also, many of the deals from this post are still active.

Restaurant.com

Did you know it was 9-9-09? Well, because of this special day, Restaurant.com is offering 90% off their gift certificates for the next 99 hours. That means you can get $25 GCs for just $1! This is THE BEST price you are going to get at Restaurant.com. At check out use promo code NINETY. They offer a Dinner of the Month Club which would give you one certificate each month for the next year. So, when using this code, you could prepurchase 12 certificates for $12. There are tons of restaurants in the Louisville area!

.50 movies on Mondays & other Labor Day Deals

**Did you know that on Monday nights at Greentree Cinemas in Clarksville you can see movies for $.50 per person? Do you remember when Village 8 was the "$1 movies?" well not anymore, it's like $4 to get in! Well, it looks like Greentree Cinemas is $1.50 Sun-Thur, $2 Fri-Sat, and Mondays when you have 3 or more people it's just $.50 per person! MUCH cheaper than Village 8!
**Right next door to Greentree Cinemas is a Chik-Fil-A and today if you wear an article of clothing with any sports team logo (college, pro, your kid's team) you can get a FREE Chik-Fil-A Chicken Sandwich!
**If you are wanting to stay home on your last day of this 3-day weeekend you can pick up a free Redbox with coupon code T46T3Q7

Restaurant Deals

It is no secret I LOVE to go out to eat. There are so many great deals out there that make it affordable. Here is a list of e-mail sign ups, coupon reminders and places to get cheap gift certificates.

Arby’s
Our free Wednesday Arby's deals are coming to an end soon! Today you can get a free Beef N Cheddar with the purchase of a drink (around $1.50). To extend your free Arby's luck, take your receipt and complete the SUPER easy survey that is on the bottom within two days to get another free Arby sandwich...this has become an endless cycle with me...

Outback Steakhouse
Join the Outback Steakhouse E-mail Club and you’ll receive a coupon for a FREE $9.95 summer Entree or $5 off the entree of your choice with the purchase of another entree and a Coca-Cola product!

Olive Garden
Have you seen commercials for their Neverending Pasta Bowl for $8.95? I think it's just pastas and sauces, but some of those sauces I just can’t make/buy at home. Use the $4 off 2 entrée coupon from the paper and eat all you can for $13.90 per couple…sounds good to me! (and the bread and the salad…I’m ready now!)

IHOP
The closest one to Louisville is in Clarksville, IN, but there are so many great stores up there that we visit a few times a month. Well, IHOP is offering free kid’s meals with an adult meal purchase from 4pm-10pm through 9/13. I think Jacob can eat his weight in breakfast food, so this is great for us…no coupon needed. Most adult entrees are under $7.

McDonalds
Every so often McDonald’s has children’s coupon cooks which may be purchased for $1. Currently they have ‘After School Snack’ booklets which include 2 free baked pies, 2 free apple juice or milk, 2 free small cones, and 2 free apple dippers or fries. AND the coupons are valid through 2011!

Captain D’s
I have to admit I don’t visit Captain D’s very often…there are just too many LJS coupons to venture to a non-coupon fish place! Well, if you join Captain D’s Seafood Club you’ll receive special offers on upcoming promotions, plus your welcome e-mail will give you a free Fish or Chicken & Fries!

TGI Fridays
Sign up for their Give Me More Stripes program and get some GREAT coupon by e-mail. I get BOGO entrée coupons pretty often along with other promotions.

Macaroni Grill
I worked at Macaroni Grill for almost 6 years, and I miss all the wonderful food I used to get for free(ish). I got an e-mail this morning mentioning some new entrees they're offering that are under $10. The e-mail also mentioned a coupon coming out in this Sunday's paper for $5 off 2 entrees. So if both people got an 'under $10 entree' you could get out for less than $15! Ooooh I love their bread.

Restaurant.com
If you’ve never gotten a gift certificate from Restaurant.com, do yourself a favor and go get one. Restaurant.com is often the only reason we can even afford to walk in the door of some restaurants. There are currently about 64 restaurants in the Louisville area (but look in other areas when you go on vacation/out of town too). Currently you can get a $25 GC for $2 with coupon code “TASTE.” Most GCs require a minimum purchase of $35, so you will walk out paying $10 + tip out of pocket + the $2 you paid for the GC. It’s really incredible. There are too many restaurants to mention, but some of my faves are BDs Mongolian Grill & Shogun Japanese Restaurant.

Half Off Depot
They are a newer discount certificate site, but they seem to be just as reliable as restaurant.com. There are no minimum purchase requirements, however the discount is not as great, AND you don’t get the instant gratification of printing out your certificate. I ordered some for Max & Erma's and they came within a day or so. There are some other yummy restaurants on there including Shenanigans, but there are also salons, and entertainment certificates.

Bologna or Roast Chicken Club, that is the question

I brought a pretty good lunch today, but Arby's has a free Roast Chicken Club with the purchase of a soft drink...decisions, decisions...leave the air-conditioned office and wait in a possibly long drive-through line, or sit in the break room by myself...get a yummy Roast Chicken Club and a fountain Dr.Pepper (my favorite) or eat the banana and bologna sandwich I packed myself.

Blah, if I'm leaving the office, I may as well go to CVS too while I'm out...I'll see ya'll later!

Frees at McDonald's and Arby's!

Purchase one of McDonald's new Angus burgers and get free medium fries & drink with this coupon. You can print as many as you want, but only the first time the screen pops up. I got this coupon in my e-mail this morning. They don't send out many special offers, but you can subscribe here to be one of the first to find out!

Don't forget it's free Arby's Wednesday! Today you will get a free regular roast beef with the purchase of a soft drink. Next week...a free roast chicken club, I can't wait!

Free Arby's Wednesdays

Don't forget to visit Arby's today and get your free Roastburger with the purchase of a drink (smalls are just $1.58!)

Restaurant Deals! **updated with new coupon code**

Arby's
If you didn't get a free BBQ Bacon Cheddar RoastBurger coupon from Arby's last week, they're giving more away! Click here for the coupon, free with any drink purchase (small drink costs a little less than $1.50!)

Smokey Bones
If you have a paper route and can grab as many of the $10 off $20 coupons (that only come in the daily paper) for Smokey Bones that you want, then you've got a pretty awesome job, but for those of us that don't get up at 4am daily, that coupon is now available online. The Smokey Bones on Hurstbourne has 1/2 price appetizers before 6pm on weekdays, so Liz and I have been there quite a few times getting the sampler app as a kid's meal and using the coupons for us, usually paying less than $25 (after tip) for all four of us to eat a ridiculous amount of food.

Half Off Depot (Max & Erma's & more)
I decided I wanted a Tomato Mozzarella Chicken sandwich pretty soon, so I ordered two (I'm paying shipping, just go ahead and order multiples) $20 gift certificates for $10 a piece from Half Off Depot. The website mentioned a 1-2 weeks shipping time, but I ordered on Thursday and they were in my mailbox on Saturday! I am so excited to use them! Check out their website for even more deals!

Wendy's
I love Wendy's $.99 menu. I also love that when I'm not in the mood for fries, I can substitute a salad or baked potato or whatever else in my value meal. Last week I saw an TV ad for there new saucy chicken things (I don't know if they're wings or legs or what) and they looked so yummy. Here is a $1 coupon off those chicken things in case you want to try them!

Restaurant.com (bd's Mongolian Grill)
If I haven’t mentioned enough how much I love Restaurant.com, let me start by saying, I love restaurant.com. I can’t even count how many times Jeremy and I have visited restaurants that we would have never gone to before, or that may have been too expensive to visit without this website. There are currently 49 restaurants in the Louisville area offering great deals. If you live remotely close to a medium sized city, you’re going to have great luck on this website.

**Restaurant review...
This weekend we visited bd's Mongolian Grill on Hurstbourne. You grab a bowl, fill it with anything from the meat bar (chicken, scallops steak, etc.), veggie bar (anything you can think of) and then sauce bar (you can stay inside your comfort zone or go crazy here). It was $12.99 per adult. 2 and under (Jacob!) get the same meal but it’s free! In addition to the ridiculous amount of food you get, they have $1 draft beer everyday all day. Jeremy was dumbfounded. The drink he got (I couldn’t name it now) would have been way more than $6 for a 6 pack in the store…and was $2 less than the Dr.Pepper I was drinking! We had a $25 gift certificate which required a $35 purchase, so after our meals and drinks we both had to get dessert to reach our minimum! I bought the certificates at 70% off a few weeks ago, so after food, drinks, taxes, tip and the certificate we got out paying $18. Isn’t that crazy! Jeremy and I high-fived when we got our bill…

Once you buy a GC from them you'll get updates and coupons codes almost weekly (if the GC you want is already sold out check the 1st of next month). Use coupon code "kitchen" to get 60% off any gift certificate(s) + one free $10 gift certificate! I think you would put two GCs (at least) in your cart, one being a $10 one and after entering the code everything would be discounted.