Restaurant Deals for DC, NoVa, and MD

From HomeRun:
$15.99 for Two Entrees at Roger Miller Restaurant in Silver Springs (up to $34 value).

From CBS Local:
$25 for $50 Worth of Live Jazz, Food, and Drinks at Black Fox Lounge on Connecticut Ave.

From ScoutMob:
50% Off at Cassatt's Kiwi Cafe in Arlington

From Groupon:
For $5, you get $10 worth of Middle Eastern fare at Afghan Kabob House in Arlington.
For $15, you get $30 worth of vegetarian Indian fare at Swagath Indian Restaurant in Ashburn, Virginia.
For $28, you get bistro fare for two at Eleventh Street Lounge in Arlington (up to a $63 value). The meal includes any starter or small plate (up to a $15 value) and any two entrees (up to a $24 value each).
Half off deal for Cold Stone Creamery, valid at the Largo location.



Save 80% off most Restaurant.com $25 Gift Certificates! Use code SAVE at checkout now through 7/31/11!

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Restaurant & Wine Deals for Richmond

From GoDailyDeals:
Pay $10 for $20 to spend at Hot Tamale Cafe in Midlothian.
Pay $5 for $10 to spend at One More Bite Cafe & Bakery in Midlothian.

From Living Social:
For just $20, enjoy a legendary experience at First Colony Winery in Charlottesville, complete with a winery tour and tasting for two, two souvenir glasses, two glasses of wine, and $10 to spend on wine (a $40 value).

From Groupon:
For $10, you get $20 worth of pub fare at Lee’s Retreat Brew Pub at the Blue & Gray Brewing Co. in Fredericksburg.

Also check out the many Richmond restaurants on Restaurant.com! Save 80% off most Restaurant.com $25 Gift Certificates! Use code SAVE at checkout now through 7/31/11.

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Half Off 2 Gallons of McCormick Paints!

I seriously could have used this deal TWO WEEKS ago.  Okay, I'm over it and hope some of you get to use this deal :)



From Groupon:
For $46, you get two gallons of GenerationXR Ultra Premium paint (a $92 value) at McCormick Paints, redeemable at one of 24 DC-area locations.

• Expires Nov 22, 2011
• Limit 1 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts. Limit 1 per visit. 
• Not valid until 7/22/11 at 12pm. 
• In-store only.

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FREE Papa Johns Pizza from The Capitol Deal for the DC Area

Oh, how we love free stuff!  The Capitol Deal is offering a FREE Large, One-Topping Papa Johns pizza! 

Just sign up for the deal and on July 22, they'll email you a promo code for a large, one-topping pizza to be used on PapaJohns.com (not call-in orders).

In addition, after you sign up for the deal, you'll be given a unique link to share with friends and family (and strangers).  For each person who also signs up for the free pizza through your link, you'll be entered to win free pizza for a year (26 free large pizzas)!

Sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older.

• Free deal valid for one (1) large one-topping pizza only, tax and delivery charge included.
• Limit one free pizza per household.
• After completion of the deal, a promotional code will be sent to you via email on Friday, July 22. Must sign in or register at papajohns.com to redeem code. Online Promotion code for the free pizza must be used by 12/31/11. Your promo code is valid for use on papajohns.com only and can be used toward delivery or carry-out (cannot be used for call-in).
• Extra toppings and additional food and drink items may be purchased with online order.  
• Valid at 111 D.C. area locations only.
• Gratuity not included – Remember to tip your delivery person!

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$69 for a Tasting Package at 5 Area Wineries!

From The Capitol Deal:

Enjoy full tastings for two at five different Virginia wineries – including artisan cheeses, take-home custom tasting glasses, plus 10% off wine bottle purchases at each location -- for just $69. That’s a $157 value!

Your deal purchase gets you five full tastings for two people at each of the following wineries:

Barrel Oak Winery

Hume Vineyards

Desert Rose Winery

Philip Carter Winery

Rappahannock Cellars

The Vintage Piedmont wineries are all located about an hour from downtown D.C., and about 15 minutes from each other -- a beautiful drive through unbeatable Virginia scenery! Feel free to visit the wineries in any order and across as many days as you’d like (before the December 31st expiration date). Simply bring your Capitol Deal voucher to any of the five wineries during your first visit to receive a punch valid toward the remainder of your tastings at the other four locations.

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Only $10 for a Richmond Area Coupon Book!

Hey Richmond, grab this great deal from Living Social!  Save money on a coupon book just for Richmond:

Check out today's deal from Enjoy the City, which gets you one coupon book for just $10 (a $24 value), or three books for $20 (a $64 value). "Offering more than $3,000 in savings, this book features hundreds of deals from restaurants, recreation and entertainment establishments, and retail and service businesses. Use it just once and it pays for itself. A family-owned company, Enjoy the City partners with merchants to support local communities, providing a proven fundraising program for schools, sports teams, and civic groups -- you'll even receive great deals at Subway, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Bogeys Sports Park."  You can view the pages in the coupon book here.

Buy as many as you'd like • Tax and shipping included • Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery • Promotional value expires on January 14, 2012 

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4th of July Celebration Deals: National FreedomFest and Great Meadow

From Living Social:

Get admission and a parking spot for one car for $15 (regularly $30), or two reserved parking spots and space for a 10x10 tent for $90 (regularly $185) at the Great Meadow Foundation's Fourth of July Celebration!

The kids can party it up with an obstacle course, moonbounce, and rock climbing on a 28' wall, while older Uncle Sams get a beer garden, crafts, and a helicopter display course. Once the sun sets, enjoy the brilliant firework show and really feel grateful to be in the land of the free.

Event takes place on 7/4/2011 at 4 p.m. • Event takes place rain or shine • No pets, grills, glass bottles or personal fireworks allowed 





From Specialicious:

Pay $12 for ticket admission to the National FreedomFest on July 3rd or 4th at The Yards Park on the Washington, D.C. waterfront ($25 value).

You can also pay $12 for a one day ticket ($25 value) or $20 for the two-day ticket ($35 value) through Whats The Deal DC.

DC's largest Independence Day festival is two days of the area's most popular national, regional, and local bands and DJs. Over 40 bands (on 5 stages) will be on-site over the two-day bonanza; various food vendors will be on hand to tame your hunger while you count down to the National Fireworks.  Located in the newly-developed Yards Park, this rain-or-shine event also features craft beer vendors and a pool party-esque Splashdown Zone, perfect for beating the heat.

Kids 12 and under are free!

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$10 for $20 to Spend at Banner's Hallmark

From Groupon:



What a great deal!  Stock up on cards,candles, gifts and more!

For $10, you get $20 worth of merchandise at Banner's Hallmark. This Groupon is valid at 31 locations.

• Expires Sep 28, 2011
• Limit 1 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts. Limit 1 per visit. 
• In-store only. 
• Not valid with loyalty program discounts.
• Not valid for the purchase of gift cards or stamps.

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Restaurant Deals for DC, VA, & MD

From Living Social:
Pay $27 for a dinner buffet for two at Heebeen Korean BBQ & Sushi Bar in Alexandria (a $54 value).

From Specialicious:
$20 for $40 Worth of Food and Wine at The Wine House in Fairfax.

From Groupon:
For $25, you get $50 worth of Mexican and Latin American cuisine at Samantha's Restaurant in Silver Spring.

For $15, you get $30 worth of Asian fare for dinner or for $10, you get $20 to spend for lunch at Asia Bistro, Saigon Saigon, or Zen Bistro and Wine Bar, located in Pentagon Row in Arlington.


For $5, you get $10 worth of café fare at Here CaféBar, located within the Artisphere cultural center in Arlington.

For $20, you get $40 worth of bar fare, brews, and more at Duffy's Irish Pub in the U Street Corridor.

From YourBestDeals.com:

$5 for $10 to spend on a tasty treat from Crepeaway on L Street NW.

From Eversave:

$5 for $10 worth of ice cream or $15 for $30 worth of cakes and cupcakes from Cold Stone Creamery in Largo, MD.

From HomeRun:
$10 for $20 Worth of Nepalese & Indian Food at Shangri-La Indian Cuisine and Restaurant in Bethesda.

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Half Price Tickets to Uncle Sam Jam at the National Harbor!

From Living Social:


Pay just $20 and kick off Independence Day weekend with a half-priced ticket to the second-annual Uncle Sam Jam on Saturday, July 2, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the National Harbor -- a $40 value. 

Groove with ten bands and DJs -- including Blind Melon, The Wailers, DJ Mix Master Mike from the Beastie Boys, and the Pat McGee Band in its only DC-area appearance! Bite into selections from some of DC's top food trucks, as well as Famous Dave's pit barbecue, and wash it all down at one of the many Dos Equis beer stations. Cap things off with an explosive fireworks display, and you'll be glad you enlisted!

Purchaser must bring voucher to event • Must be 21 years old or older to attend • Event takes place 7/2/2011 from 2 - 10 p.m. (rain or shine) 

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Deals on Fun Things to Do in Richmond

From Living Social:
Get a Climber's Sampler from Peak Experiences Indoor Climbing Center for only $8 (regularly $17). Your package includes a staff belayer, harness rental, and three climbs to get you in the habit of going to the top. Or, really practice your scales with a six-visit punch card (including staff belayer, harness, and climbing shoe rental) for only $42 -- regularly $85.

From Groupon:
For $37, you get two tickets to Wait Until Dark at Swift Creek Mill Theatre in Colonial Heights (up to a $74 value). Performances run every Thursday through Saturday at 8:00 p.m. from June 16 to July 23, with five select matinee performances.

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$9 for One Adult & One Child at Leesburg Animal Park ($18 Value)

From Certifikid:
Get one adult ticket and one child ticket for half the price!  Pay $9 for both tickets (an $18 value) to Leesburg Animal Park!

• This deal, the “Caregiver and child package”, includes 1 adult ticket AND 1 child ticket ($18 value!).
• Children under 2 are free.
• This deal is valid any day, including weekends from June 21, 2011 - July 31, 2011.
• Closed Mondays.
• Deal good on admission only. Animal food and pony rides are extra.
• May purchase multiple Certifikid certificates.

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Restaurant Deals for Richmond

From Living Social:
For just $12, snag $25 worth of food and non-alcoholic drinks at Balkan Restaurant.

From Go Daily Deals:
For $20, get $40 worth of Neo-Italian cuisine from Sensi Restaurant located in the River District.

For $12.50, get $25 worth of food and drink from Byram's Restaurant on Broad Street in Midlothian.

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$7 for $14 Woth of food & drink or $25 for $50 Worth of Catered BBQ from BBQ Post 401

If you missed the BBQ Post 401 deal last week from Groupon Richmond, it's available again right now via Groupon DC!
Choose between $7 for $14 worth of barbecue and drinks or for $25, you get $50 worth of catered barbecue fare and drinks to be picked up from BBQ Post 401 in Fredericksburg.

• Expires Sep 8, 2011
• Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift. Limit 1 per table. Limit 1 per visit. 
• Valid only for option purchased.

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Half Off One Year Family Membership to Fredericksburg Area Museum

From Groupon:
For $32, grab a one year family membership to the Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center (a $65 value).
With this deal you also get invitations to special events, discounts at the museum store, and 20% off lunch fare at Splitsville Cafe!

• Expires Oct 1, 2011
• Limit 4 per person, may buy 4 additional as gifts. Limit 1 per visit. 
• Not valid until 6/6/11. Must activate by 10/1/11, membership expires 1 year from activation date. 
• New members only.

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Local Restaurant Deals - DC, MD & No VA

From Groupon:
For $15, you get $30 worth of eclectic breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner fare at Eggspectation in Gainesville or Leesburg.

From Living Social:
Pay just $20 for $40 to spend on food and drink at Sala Thai, which has locations on U Street and in Petworth and Bethesda.

Pay $15 for $30 worth of food and drink at Tavira Restaurant in Chevy Chase.


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$25 for $50 to Spend at Texas de Brazil in Richmond

From Groupon:
Choose one of these deals for Texas de Brazil, located in the Regency Square mall in Richmond. 

• For $25, you get $50 worth of Brazilian steakhouse cuisine Sunday–Thursday, valid June through August.
• For $25, you get $50 worth of Brazilian steakhouse cuisine Friday–Saturday in June.
• For $25, you get $50 worth of Brazilian steakhouse cuisine Friday–Saturday in July.
• For $25, you get $50 worth of Brazilian steakhouse cuisine Friday–Saturday in August.

Limit 1 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts. Limit 1 per table. Limit 1 per visit. Valid only for option purchased. Not valid for Father's Day. Valid only at Richmond location.

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$7 for $14 Woth of food & drink or $25 for $50 Worth of Catered BBQ from BBQ Post 401

Groupon is welcoming summer with another bbq deal:
Choose between $7 for $14 worth of barbecue and drinks OR For $25, you get $50 worth of catered barbecue fare and drinks to be picked up from BBQ Post 401 in Fredericksburg. 


And if you don't already know, BBQ Post 401 is a bustling outpost of the famous Dixie Bones barbecue in Woodbridge.  Yum!

• Expires Sep 1, 2011
• Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift. 
• Limit 1 per table. Limit 1 per visit. 
• Valid only for option purchased.

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$12 for $25 to Spend at Red Hot & Blue (3 area locations)

From Groupon:
For $12, you get $25 worth of slow-simmered barbecue and frosty brews at Red Hot & Blue. 
Choose from the Arlington, Gaithersburg, and Leesburg locations.  Admittedly, I'm disappointed this deal isn't for a location closer to me!

• Expires Nov 30, 2011
• Limit 1/person, may buy 1 addl as a gift for Arlington location. Limit 1/person for Gaithersburg & Leesburg locations. Limit 1/table. Limit 1/visit. Valid only for location purchased. 
• Must purchase 1 food item. 
• Dine-in only. 
• Not valid for happy hour.

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Half off two tickets to the Annapolis Arts and Crafts Festival June 11 - 12

From Eversave:
Pay $8 for 2 tickets to the Annapolis Arts and Crafts Festival featuring jewelry, paintings, sculptures and more from local artists, aWine and Specialty Food Pavilion with eight Maryland wineries and gourmet goodies like cakes, candies and olive oils to sample, and live jazz from local talents like jazz guitarist Tom Lagana!

• May buy multiple Saves
• Use 1 Save per two people
• Includes admission on both days (6/11 and 6/12)
• Children under 12 are free
• Not to be combined with other offers
• Save voucher valid June 11 and 12, 2011
• Promotional value expires on Jun 12, 2011

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