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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

Free cheeseburger at M Burger with any purchase

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Free cheeseburger at M Burger with any purchase. Celebrate M Burger's birthday. Arrive early the lines will probably be monstrous. WHEN: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 ALL DAY WHERE: All locations see below Happy Birthday to M Burger! To celebrate when they opened their first location on Huron … [Read more...] about Free cheeseburger at M Burger with any 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

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

Le Pain Quotidian Dining Deal

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L.e Pain Quotidian Dining Deal.  Get the Le Pain Quotdian app and use my code 86cfw and get a free tartine (retail value $12-$15).  After you collect 7 "pieces" you earn a free item.  To earn pieces you must order an entree or tartine.  They will also put freebies in your account from time-to-time.  … [Read more...] about Le Pain Quotidian Dining Deal

Discount tickets to Chicago Beer Classic

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Discount tickets to Chicago Beer Classic. When:   Saturday, May 04, 2019 Where:  Soldier Field, 1410 Museum Campus Dr, Session 1 or 2 General or VIP Admission for One to Chicago Beer Classic on May 4, 2019 (Up to 29% Off) During the Chicago Beer Classic attendees can sample over 150 craft … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Chicago Beer Classic

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. How it works Download the My4C app, sign up and use my promo code CAROLCAVA7465. You will … [Read more...] about Four Corners dining deal Get $5 free

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