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New Ritual $1 Food Festival Dining Deals

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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 New Ritual $1 Food Festival Dining Deals

Chicago Restaurant Week: Dine for $24-$48

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Chicago Restaurant Week: Dine for $24-$48. Chicago Restaurant Week returns on January 25 - February 7, 2019 with some deals for dining at expensive restaurants at a discount.  Honestly I don't participate anymore except to purchase discounted gift cards. No word if that deal is back in 2019.  That … [Read more...] about Chicago Restaurant Week: Dine for $24-$48

Navy Pier Chicago Deals

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Navy Pier Chicago Deals. Something new - No coupons This is something new.  In prior years you could pick up a coupon sheet at the information desk by providing your out-of-state zip code.  Then you had to present actual coupons to get the deals.  Now these deals are up on the Navy Pier website … [Read more...] about Navy Pier Chicago Deals

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

Save money with Chase Offers

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Save money with Chase Offers.  Chase has a new discount program, Chase Offers, where register for offers,  you shop with a registered card at participating merchants and get a statement credit for a percentage of the purchase. Chase Offers Chase Offers, you can activate deals on the things … [Read more...] about Save money with Chase Offers

Dunkin Donuts 100 points for enrolling in auto reload

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Dunkin Donuts 100 points for enrolling in auto reload.  Check your email for this deal.  I enrolled through the link online and the points haven't appeared in my account yet.  I logged out and logged back in - still no points - so it's not instantaneous.  The app says it takes 24 hours for Auto … [Read more...] about Dunkin Donuts 100 points for enrolling in auto reload

Save money on dining with Groupon Cash Back Deals

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Save money on dining with Groupon Cash Back Deals. These cash back deals are called Groupon +.  They are free-to-claim, then you pay with a linked credit card and the credit shows up in a couple days. I check for these offers from time-to-time.  I click on everything in the downtown area - … [Read more...] about Save money on dining with Groupon Cash Back Deals

Join Spring Rewards: Get $50 free

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Join Spring Rewards: Get $50 free. Any regular reader knows I'm a big fan of dining rewards programs.  They allow you to save money on something you would be doing anyway. Spring Rewards is a loyalty and rewards program used by multiple restaurants to encourage people to dine at their location(s) by … [Read more...] about Join Spring Rewards: Get $50 free

Four Corners dining deal Get $5 free

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Four Corners dining deal Get $10 free. 4C Dining, which is the restaurant group behind Porter Kitchen, Fremont, 20 East and more (list below), is offering 100 points ($5) after your first visit. he bonus is usually $5. How it works Download the My4C app, sign up and use my promo code … [Read more...] about Four Corners dining deal Get $5 free

Chicago on the Cheap is on Instagram

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Save money at Amazon Go Stores

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Save money at Amazon Go Stores.  I stopped by the newest Amazon Go Stores located at 144 S. Clark at Adams and at Ogilvie Transportation Center Decent prices If you haven't tried it, and you work in the area it's worth a look.  As we all know eating downtown can be expensive.  Amazon Go's prices … [Read more...] about Save money at Amazon Go Stores

Dunkin Donuts Load $10 get $5 bonus with Mastercard

Chicago on the Cheap participates in affiliate programs. That's how the bills get paid! Though the site earns some revenue if you buy a deal through one of our affiliate links, Chicago on the Cheap retains full editorial control over the deals posted. It limits the use of affiliate links to the types of deals routinely posted on the site. Thank you! Read full disclosure here.

Dunkin Donuts Load $10 get $5 bonus with Mastercard Enjoy a one time bonus of $5 when you load $10 on your DD Perks account through the DD App or DDPerks.com via Mastercard (excluding Masterpass). Offer valid from 1/3/2019 through 1/10/2019 or while supplies last. Limit one bonus per person. Terms … [Read more...] about Dunkin Donuts Load $10 get $5 bonus with Mastercard

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