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Help Chicago restaurants by ordering food

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Help Chicago restaurants by ordering food I understand that many people are in a tight spot right now but if you can afford it and are tired of slicing and dicing, cooking and cleaning - Splurge for delivery.  Many restaurants are waiving their delivery fees and you can get a discount from … [Read more...] about Help Chicago restaurants by ordering food

Join Lyfe Kitchen Rewards Get $10 free

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Join Lyfe Kitchen Rewards Get $10 free, Use my code CAROLC2099 and get a free Margherita flatbread (retail value $9.50). FYI When I placed my order for the free flatbread in app it required that I enter a credit card but it did not charge me. About Lyfe Kitchen If you aren't familiar with Lyfe … [Read more...] about Join Lyfe Kitchen Rewards Get $10 free

New food hall Hayden Hall

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New food hall Hayden Hall Where:  Hayden Hall, 333 S. Wabash, 2nd Floor (312) 763-3337 Hours (Always call before heading over.  Hours subject to change.  As in I don't see it staying open on Saturday's for long!). ADA ST. & SOPHIA WINE BAR Monday - Friday: 11am-9pm; Saturday: 11am - … [Read more...] about New food hall Hayden Hall

Join LEYE text club for freebies and discounts Plus get $10 free

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Join LEYE text club for freebies and discounts Plus get $10 free. If you like free and discounted food join Lettuce Entertain You's text club and enjoy savings.  The nice thing is you're not inundated with texts they just show up every now and then.  You have to register for each restaurant … [Read more...] about Join LEYE text club for freebies and discounts Plus get $10 free

Get free stuff on your birthday

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Get free stuff on your birthday. Birthday freebies used to be more generous but hey free is still free.  You will be required to sign up to receive emails and in some cases join a dining or other club for free or for a fee in order to receive birthday freebies. All freebies are subject to … [Read more...] about Get free stuff on your birthday

Baskin-Robbins: $1.71 scoops

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Baskin-Robbins: $1.71 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 $1.71. Scoop offer good on every size scoop. Waffle cones and toppings are extra. Locations: 75 E. … [Read more...] about Baskin-Robbins: $1.71 scoops

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 on the Cheap is on Facebook

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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

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