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Interview: Gabi Moskowitz of The BrokeAss Gourmet

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This afternoon I had the pleasure of meeting Gabi Moskowtiz, the writer behind a  popular food blog, The BrokeAss Gourmet, and the new cookbook of the same name. The BrokeAss Gourmet Cookbook was just released, thus Gabi is visiting Chicago as part of her promotional tour. In fact, tomorrow night, Thursday May 24, 2012, Gabi… Read more…

Starbucks Mini Desserts: 2 for $2 Thru 4/22

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I’m a sucker for desserts, so when Starbucks released their newest selection of mini desserts I had to check out the cherry pie immediately. It was surprisingly delicious. I don’t know why I was surprised by this because I normally enjoy all of the Starbucks desserts, but I wasn’t expecting it to be quite so… Read more…

Today Only: Snag $25 Restaurant.com Gift Certificates for $1

La la la it’s time for my favorite Restaurant.com promo of the year! Through December 24, 2011 snag all the $25 Restaurant.com gift certificates you want for just $1!!! Use code “JOY” at checkout and watch the price of those gift certificates drop! Most restaurants has a minimum purchase requirement of $35 to use a… Read more…

Mity Nice is Hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet – Make a Reservation Now!

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My family is closet enough that we still go home every Thanksgiving.  However, if they weren’t that close I would DEFINITELY be hitting up a Chicago restaurant each year.  I’m in awe of people that can cook a huge turkey dinner.  I’m lucky if I can use the microwave correctly. If you’re in need of… Read more…

90% Off Restaurant.com Gift Certificates – Get $25 for just $1

Right now Restaurant.com is offering a whopping 90% off all of their gift certificates. Usually they only offer this deal one time per year, so this is a pretty big deal. Enter promo code “WOW” at checkout to receive this discount, but note that you can only get this deal today, September 29, 2011.  With… Read more…

Enjoy a FREE Dinner Menu From E-Mealz + an E-Mealz Coupon!

I’m a huge fan of E-Mealz, the subscription meal planning service that helps you plan out quick and fulfilling meals.  I’m an even bigger fan of E-Mealz when they give away free stuff, which they’re doing now in celebration of Family Week! E-Mealz is celebrating throughout this entire week. Carve out one evening during E-Mealz… Read more…

Spent $20 at Water Tower Place & Get 20% Off at Mity Nice!

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All I can say is … yum!   Offer is valid through September 5, 2011.

Get Yourself to the Red Apple Buffet for Delicious Carb-Filled Comfort Food

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Recently we have decided to branch out a little in our eating.  We’ve eaten at many of Chicago’s best restaurants, but very few – if any – of Chicago’s superb ethnic restaurants that aren’t located right downtown. That all changed last weekend when we ventured on a whim over to Red Apple Buffet. First, let… Read more…

How About a Cheap Dinner? $12.50 Gets You a $25 Boston Market Gift Card!

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Saveology is a new daily deal site, and right now they’ve got a deal that’s after my own heart: $12.50 will get you a $25 Boston Market Gift Card! The only caveat to this deal is that it is for new users only. If you have already purchased something from Saveology you will not be… Read more…

Snag a Discount for Amy’s Candy Bar in Ravenswood via Living Social

  OMG – I am so excited about this deal! Amy’s Candy Bar just opened in my ‘hood {Ravenswood} and it is the most incredible little shop. Candies of all different sorts line the walls! You’ll find chocolates and bon bons and gummy candies and ice cream and caramels and more. I stopped by Amy’s… Read more…