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Starbucks Happy Hour Deal March 21

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Starbucks Happy Hour Deal March 21. Starbucks has been offering Happy Hour deals almost every Thursday  beginning at 3PM with either 50% off a specific beverage or a BOGO free offer.  Valid 3/21/19 only after 3 p.m. at participating Starbucks® stores in the U.S. Offer excludes hot and iced brewed … [Read more...] about Starbucks Happy Hour Deal March 21

Ritual $1 Loop Food Fest 2 Days Left!

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My favorite dining app, Ritual is expanding it's coverage area. What it Ritual Ritual is a consumer app and web platform that enables customers to order ahead and skip the line at their favorite restaurants in their local neighborhood. Not only do you save time by ordering ahead, but they can also … [Read more...] about Ritual $1 Loop Food Fest 2 Days Left!

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

Join Chipotle Rewards, get free chips and guac with purchase

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Join Chipotle Rewards, get free chips and guac with purchase as a member. How it works - Spend $125 get a free entree Order in the app, online, or scan your code at the register. You'll get 10 points per $1 spent. Get rewarded faster with Bonuses. Everytime you hit 1250 points, … [Read more...] about Join Chipotle Rewards, get free chips and guac with purchase

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

Save at Shops at North Bridge

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I posted about the savings with Spring Rewards here.  Shopper Rewards works just like Spring Rewards (Spring Rewards runs Shopper Rewards). Location: Shops at North Bridge, 520 N. Michigan and select stores and restaurants in the Shops at North Bridge District Overview When you sign up for … [Read more...] about Save at Shops at North Bridge

Free Good Food Expo

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Free Good Food Expo. When: Sat, March 23, 2019, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Where: UIC Forum, 725 W Roosevelt Rd (COTC note: The event address in Eventbrite is incorrect). Free Register for tickets here. Please register online and bring your confirmation. What is it The annual Good Food Festival is … [Read more...] about Free Good Food Expo

Cheap mall eats North Michigan Avenue

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Cheap mall eats North Michigan Avenue. If you're hitting the malls along north Michigan Avenue there are certainly numerous chain restaurants that are affordable.  Here are the good quality, lower-cost, non-chain places to eat.  All information was verified at the time of this post.  Unless stated … [Read more...] about Cheap mall eats North Michigan Avenue

Chase Pay Deal Buy three meals Earn $10

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Chase Pay Deal Buy three meals Earn $10. It's back for the third month in a row. When: Now through March 31, 2019 or until offers run out.  Limited offers available, one per customer. The deal Buy three meals, with a minimum of $5 per order, and earn a $10 meal credit.  You must either order … [Read more...] about Chase Pay Deal Buy three meals Earn $10

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

Foodlife wine down

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Foodlife wine down.  Foodlife is hosting a wine down. Enjoy tastings of 20 wines, complimentary small bites plus $5 off your meal at Foodlife for $20 plus tax (gratuity not included). When: Friday, March, 1 2019 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Where:  Water Tower Place , 835 N. Michigan Avenue, Mezzanine … [Read more...] about Foodlife wine down

III Forks Prime Steakhouse Monthly Wine Down

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III Forks Prime Steakhouse Monthly Wine Down When:  First Wednesday of the month, 5:00-7:00PM Where: Lakeshore East, 180 N. Field Boulevard. RSVP required 312-938-4303. Map below. The restaurant, as well as a variety of wine representatives, will pour and discuss six different wine.  The … [Read more...] about III Forks Prime Steakhouse Monthly Wine Down

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