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Chicago Maifest Lincoln Square May 30-June 2

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Chicago Maifest Lincoln Square. The little sibling of Lincoln Square's Oktoberfest, Maifest, includes food (beer and brats), entertainment, and cultural activities (Maypole Dance). When: May 30 - June 2, 2019 Thursday 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Friday 5:00 pm - 11:00pm, Saturday 12:00 pm - 11:00pm, … [Read more...] about Chicago Maifest Lincoln Square May 30-June 2

Lincoln Park Greek Fest May 31-June 2

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The Lincoln Park Greek Fest brings all the aromas, sounds, tastes and traditions of Greece to your doorstep. When:  May 31-June 2, 2019, Friday: 5pm to 11pm; Saturday: Noon to 11pm; Sunday: Noon to 10 pm. Admission: Any Donation Accepted. Where:  2701 N. Sheffield, between Diversey and … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park Greek Fest May 31-June 2

Booze rules at Millennium Park

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Booze rules at Millennium Park. The new season of Grant Park concerts is out. I'll have those posts up later this month. Here are the security protocols instituted at Millennium Park. Download the Millennium Park Rules (PDF) New security perimeter (Additional rules and regulations) Millennium … [Read more...] about Booze rules at Millennium Park

Save money dining with the Ritual App Get $10 free

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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 … [Read more...] about Save money dining with the Ritual App Get $10 free

17% off dining at Panera

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17% off dining at Panera. Get a $10.00 bonus card for every $50 in Panera Bread® plastic gift cards and eGift cards purchased or reloaded in-cafe or online between 5/1/19–5/31/19. Gift cards and eGift cards must be purchased or reloaded in a single transaction and cannot be a combination of separate … [Read more...] about 17% off dining at Panera

12% off dining Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants

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12% off dining Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants. Now through June 30, 2019 all Lettuce Entertain You Frequent Diner Club members will receive double points on all gift card  purchases.  Every $75 gift card purchase you will earn a 150 points which will result in a $10 dining award (plus 10 … [Read more...] about 12% off dining Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants

Order from DoorDash with my link and get $10 off

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Order from DoorDash with my link and get $10 off Get $10 off your first DoorDash order over $10 when you sign-up on this page (new customers only). Binge watching and hungry? Splurge for delivery at a discount!  Stay warm and dry! Or if you want a free or discount meal sign up and use the "Pick … [Read more...] about Order from DoorDash with my link and get $10 off

Cheap eats Chicago Food Truck Fest

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Cheap eats Chicago Food Truck Fest. The season has begun mark your calendars. Food Trucks are a great way to get a high quality and less-expensive meal on the go and you're also helping a small business owner. Check weekly listing of participating trucks on here. Schedule Daley Plaza 50 … [Read more...] about Cheap eats Chicago Food Truck Fest

Discount dining at Revival Food Hall

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Discount dining at Revival Food Hall. Where: Revival Food Hall, The National Building, 125 S. Clark St.  1st Floor. Menus Use the Ritual app If you're not familiar with the Ritual app you use it to order takeaway and then pick up in a special line bypassing the regular line.  The prices through … [Read more...] about Discount dining at Revival Food Hall

Join Lyfe Kitchen Rewards Get $10-$20 free

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Join Lyfe Kitchen Rewards, use my code CAROLC2099 and get a free Margherita flatbread (retail value $9.50). COTC note:  I had a couple friends test my code and they reported receiving a free flatbread and 100 points (worth $10). YMMV. FYI When I placed my order for the free flatbread in app it … [Read more...] about Join Lyfe Kitchen Rewards Get $10-$20 free

Baskin-Robbins: $1.70 scoops

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Baskin-Robbins: $1.70 scoops Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is offering on the 31st of each month all year a scoop of ice cream (in a cup or cone) for $1.70. Scoop offer good on every size scoop. Waffle cones and toppings are extra. Locations: 75 E. … [Read more...] about Baskin-Robbins: $1.70 scoops

Starbucks Rewards changes effective April 16

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Starbucks Rewards changes effective April 16.  Starbucks is revamping it's rewards program effective April 16.  I'm not much of a Starbucks drinker.  I reload my card with these deals and I purchase beverages with these deals.  I have some accrued stars and may or may not use them up before April … [Read more...] about Starbucks Rewards changes effective April 16

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