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Seated: Earn Gift Cards Dining Out plus $5 to sign up

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Earn Gift Cards Dining Out plus $5 to sign up.  What is Seated? Seated is an app that you use to make reservations at select restaurants. Each restaurants offers a reward of a percentage rebate per dine (8%-28%) that you can accumulate and then apply to receive gift cards such as Amazon, … [Read more...] about Seated: Earn Gift Cards Dining Out plus $5 to sign up

Capital Grille Chicago Dining Deals

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Capital Grille Chicago Dining Deals Where: The Capital Grille, 633 North St. Clair Street, The Lounge Only, (312) 337-9400 $20 Plates Menu When: Ongoing Their Plates menu promises two courses for $20, served in  45 minutes. Begin with soup or salad, followed by your entrée of choice, like … [Read more...] about Capital Grille Chicago Dining Deals

Four Corners dining deal Get $10 free

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Four Corners dining deal Get $10 free. Now through December 31 4C Dining, which is the restaurant group behind Porter Kitchen, Fremont, 20 East and more (list below), is offering 200 points ($10) after your first visit. The bonus is usually $5. How it works Download the My4C app, sign up … [Read more...] about Four Corners dining deal Get $10 free

Save money dining with the Ritual App

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Save money dining with the Ritual App Ritual allows you to skip the line, place to-go orders and there are never any added fees or mark ups. I checked several restaurants and Ritual prices matched the in-store prices. The selection of participating restaurants is decent.  And the app works really … [Read more...] about Save money dining with the Ritual App

Best prix fixe lunch deals Chicago

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Best prix fixe lunch deals Chicago. One of the best ways to save money dining out is to go out for lunch instead of dinner.  Another way is to find a great prix fixe deal.  I've also included places where lunch is much cheaper than dinner. The following deals are Monday-Friday only.  Hours and … [Read more...] about Best prix fixe lunch deals Chicago

Gold Coast Chicago Happy Hours

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Gold Coast Chicago Happy Hours. All prices are valid at the time of this post and can change without notice. Always call to confirm that happy  hour deals are still available before heading over. Prices don't include tax and tip. Cheers! 20 E., Talbot Hotel, 20 E. Delaware, (312) 397-3633. M-F … [Read more...] about Gold Coast Chicago Happy Hours

Chicago Loop Happy Hours

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All happy hours are in the bar only. All prices are valid at the time of this post and can change without notice. Always call to confirm that happy  hour deals are still available before heading over. Prices don't include tax and tip. Cheers! Acanto, 8 South Michigan Ave. (312) 578-0763.M-F … [Read more...] about Chicago Loop Happy Hours

River North Chicago Happy Hours

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All happy hours are in the bar only. All prices are valid at the time of this post and can change without notice. Always call to confirm that happy  hour deals are still available before heading over. Prices don't include tax and tip. Cheers! Allium, Four Seasons Hotel, 120 E. Delaware Place. M-F … [Read more...] about River North Chicago Happy Hours

Free AMC popcorn and soda with Coke Rewards

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Free AMC popcorn and soda with Coke Rewards What is My Coke Rewards My Coke Rewards is a program where you enter product codes into your Coke Rewards account and redeem them for free gift cards, passes and more. Get a free large Coke beverage, large popcorn and movie ticket at AMC Step 1: Enter … [Read more...] about Free AMC popcorn and soda with Coke Rewards

Free Sequence Chicago Navy Pier

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Free Sequence Chicago Navy Pier When: October 5, 13, 27 November 10, 21, 24 December 1, 8, 15, 19, 2018 2:00pm-4:00pm Complete schedule. Where: Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand,  Multiple Locations Click on "Read more" links below. Sequence Ch!cago is a "free dynamic performance series celebrating … [Read more...] about Free Sequence Chicago Navy Pier

Chicago French Market Happy Hour

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Chicago French Market Happy Hour. When: Mondays - Fridays 4:30PM-6:30PM Location:  131 N. Clinton, between Randolph and Washington, 312-575-0306.  Market hours: Monday – Friday 7:00am-7:30pm  /  Saturday 8:30am-5:30pm  / Closed Sunday The Market also has free music performances on Wed. and … [Read more...] about Chicago French Market Happy Hour

Cheap eats West Loop Chicago

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Finding a great place to eat, on the cheap, is easy in the West Loop.  This area has many excellent restaurants and more keep opening.  Here are the best quality, lower cost options. All information was verified at the time of this post and can change without notice.  All prices are estimates and … [Read more...] about Cheap eats West Loop Chicago

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