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Save money dining with the Ritual App Get $10 free

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Save money dining with the Ritual App I love Ritual.  It's my favorite food ordering app.  Ritual allows you to skip the line, place to-go orders and there are never any added fees or mark ups. I've been using it for over a year and Ritual prices match the in-store prices. The selection of … [Read more...] about Save money dining with the Ritual App Get $10 free

Free Old Post Office Open House

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Free Old Post Office Open House When: Thursday, February 20, 2020, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM CST Where: The Old Post Office, 433 West Van Buren Street Register here. Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of The Old Post Office. Enjoy lite bites and drinks as you explore Chicago's newest event … [Read more...] about Free Old Post Office Open House

Which Wich Deal

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Which Wich Deal. When:  Every Wednesday beginning January 15, 2020. Where:  Block 37, 108 North State Street, Pedway, (312) 658-0030.  All locations I've never eaten at this chain.  There's one at the Pedway level of Block 37.  It appears that the rest are in the suburbs.  The Which Wich … [Read more...] about Which Wich Deal

Chicago Restaurant Week: Dine for $24-$48

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Chicago Restaurant Week: Dine for $24-$48. Chicago Restaurant Week returns on January 24 - February 9, 2020 with some deals for dining at expensive restaurants at a discount.  Honestly I don't participate anymore.  I just don't find any of the dining deals compelling enough to battle the crowds.  … [Read more...] about Chicago Restaurant Week: Dine for $24-$48

Chick-fil-A free Chicken Nuggets or Kale Salad Deal

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Chick-fil-A free Chicken Nuggets or Kale Salad Deal Chick-fil-A Giveaway 8 piece chicken nugget or Kale Salad Now through January 31 download the app, set up an account or log in to your existing account or check your app and get a reward of a free 8 piece chicken nugget (value $4.69 plus tax) or … [Read more...] about Chick-fil-A free Chicken Nuggets or Kale Salad Deal

Chicago on the Cheap is on Facebook

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City of Chicago sales tax on dining out increasing January 1

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City of Chicago sales tax on dining out.  The City of Chicago has is increasing the sales tax on dining out by .25% beginning on January 1, 2020 to help eliminate the budget shortfall of $838m .  Of course the mainstream media immediately published screaming clickbait headlines:  Mayor Lori … [Read more...] about City of Chicago sales tax on dining out increasing January 1

Broadway in Chicago Dining Deals

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Broadway in Chicago Dining Deals. Present your tickets for a show at one of the five Broadway in Chicago theaters and take advantage of the following dining deals.  Broadway in Chicago theaters are: Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place … [Read more...] about Broadway in Chicago Dining Deals

Get free admission to the Chicago Sports Museum

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Get free admission to the Chicago Sports Museum Where:  Chicago SPorts Museum, Harry Caray's 7th Inning Stretch, Water Tower Place, 835 North Michigan Avenue, Level 7 When:  Monday-Thursday: 11:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., ​Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sunday: 11:00 … [Read more...] about Get free admission to the Chicago Sports Museum

Piertastic Tuesday Deals at Navy Pier

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Piertastic Tuesday Deals at Navy Pier When: Every Tuesday.  The deals vary by season. Where: Various locations Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Navy Pier isoffering deals Pier-wide on Tuesdays.  Guests can take advantage of special Pier-wide offers at Pier Park, dining and retail establishments.  … [Read more...] about Piertastic Tuesday Deals at 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

Check out the Starbucks Reserve Roastery

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Check out the Starbucks Reserve Roastery Let me start out by saying that there is nothing free or cheap at the new Starbucks Reserve Roastery except the views.  It's a gorgeous space and definitely a splurge-worthy experience. This isn't the Starbucks to go to to get a cup of coffee, because the … [Read more...] about Check out the Starbucks Reserve Roastery

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