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Where to dine out or take out on Thanksgiving in Chicago

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Where to dine out or take out on Thanksgiving in Chicago. If you’re thinking about not cooking on Thanksgiving here are some of the better option.  I looked for deals under $50. If your group is small enough it may actually be more economical to dine out when you take into account the time it takes … [Read more...] about Where to dine out or take out on Thanksgiving in Chicago

Gold Coast Chicago Happy Hours

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Gold Coast Chicago Happy Hours I love Happy Hour Dining out can be expensive.  A great way to get a cheap meal and adult beverage(s) is to go to Happy Hour.  Most restaurants these days offer one otherwise  people will just go elsewhere.  Thankfully most Happy Hour menus are on websites now.  … [Read more...] about Gold Coast Chicago Happy Hours

Free Pilsen Winter Market

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Free Pilsen Winter Market When: Sunday, Nov 24, 2019, 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. Then every other Sunday through April Where:  Honky Tonk BBQ, 1800 S. Racine Ave. Chicago’s Largest Variety of Latina Artists, Bakers and  Produce Makers Under One Roof The Winter season of the Pilsen Community Market … [Read more...] about Free Pilsen Winter Market

20% off at Lettuce Entertain You

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20% off at Lettuce Entertain You Now through December 30, 2019 purchase a $100 gift card and get a $25 bonus gift card.  I stock up on these.  Then I use up all the bonus cards (which expire) and then I use the regular gift cards so I get a 25% bonus all year! Great gift You can buy $100 … [Read more...] about 20% off at Lettuce Entertain You

Chicago Holiday Gift Card Deals

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Chicago Holiday Gift Card Deals. 'Tis the Season to Buy Gift Cards! This is a work in progress. As the deals come in I'll keep updating this post. Any item marked Confirmed are available now. Once a year gift card bonuses Every year during the holidays many businesses offer gift card bonuses.  … [Read more...] about Chicago Holiday Gift Card Deals

River North Chicago Happy Hours

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River North Chicago Happy Hours. I love Happy Hour Dining out can be expensive.  A great way to get a cheap meal and adult beverage(s) is to go to Happy Hour.  Most restaurants these days offer one otherwise  people will just go elsewhere.  Thankfully most Happy Hour menus are on websites now.  … [Read more...] about River North Chicago Happy Hours

Chicago’s Christkindlmarket Daley Plaza

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Chicago's Christkindlmarket Daley Plaza. Inspired by the Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, Germany, Christkindlmarket is Chicago’s largest open-air market.  It’s a German and European holiday market and Christmas festival featuring European arts and crafts, homemade gifts, choirs, carolers and German … [Read more...] about Chicago’s Christkindlmarket Daley Plaza

45% off Dining Superdawg

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45% off Dining Superdawg. Get a great deal at the only drive-in restaurant in Chicago, Superdawg.  Not only is it fun to go to and dine beneath the rooftop hot-dog statues but the Superdawgs, Supershakes, crinkle-cut fries, onion chips and more are delicious.  Go in summer when you can dine in your … [Read more...] about 45% off Dining Superdawg

Get free and discount food year round

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Get free and discount food year round.  When you register for birthday freebies many restaurants, restaurant groups and chains will send you offers for free and discounted food throughout the year. I get emails regularly from the many restaurants and honestly there are so many I can't always use … [Read more...] about Get free and discount food year round

Le Pain Quotidian Dining Deal

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L.e Pain Quotidian Dining Deal.  Join the new Le Pain Quotdian rewards and get a free cup of coffee.  Each month they send a new reward.  My first month I received an offer for a free tartine or salad (retail value $12-$15).  After you collect 7 "pieces" you earn a free item.  To earn pieces you … [Read more...] about Le Pain Quotidian Dining Deal

Free Thalia Hall historical tours

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Free Thalia Hall historical tours When: During brunch every third Saturday of the month 11AM-11:45AM July-December 2019 Where:  Thalia Hall,  1807 S. Allport St. and Dusek's 1227 W 18th St, (Same building Thalia Hall) (312) 526-3851 Stop for brunch and then enjoy a free tour of historic … [Read more...] about Free Thalia Hall historical tours

Eli’s Cheesecake Thanksgiving Dock Sale

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Eli's Cheesecake Thanksgiving Dock Sale. If you've ever made a cheesecake (mine always crack) it makes more sense to buy them especially when they are on sale! This is Eli's biggest sale of the year.  Start making room in your freezer! Where: Eli's Cheesecake World, 6701 W. Forest Preserve Drive, … [Read more...] about Eli’s Cheesecake Thanksgiving Dock Sale

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