**Restaurant.com $25 Gift Cards for $1!!!**

Today through Christmas Eve, grab a $25 Restaurant.com gift card for only $1 when you use the code JOY!

Be aware that most restaurants listed require you to spend a certain amount; for example if you use a $25 certificate, you may have to spend $35.  But still, that's $11 you'll be spending on a $35 dinner!   Just make sure you read the details and enjoy :)

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Half Off McDonalds Voucher Booklet for Big Macs & Fries

Living Social has a rare McDonald's deal today:

Pay just $13 and receive one voucher booklet good for five Big Mac sandwiches and five large fries!

• Voucher booklet contains ten (10) separate tear-away vouchers. Individual tear-away vouchers do not expire 
• Limit one booklet per purchaser.
• Voucher booklet will be sent via first-class mail and should be expected to arrive within two weeks after purchase
• Limit one Big Mac voucher and one Large Fries voucher per store visit per customer (all visits to same restaurant within two-hour period constitute single visit)  

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$12 for $25 to Spend at Red, Hot & Blue + More Meal Deals

Posting deals about restaurants and meals really makes me hungry, and it's not even lunch time! ;)
Today's DC area deals:

From Groupon

• for $12, you get $25 worth of slow-simmered barbecue at Red Hot & Blue. Choose from the following locations: Arlington, Gaithersburg, Leesburg, Warrenton, and express locations in Manassas and Falls Church.
• for $15, you get $30 worth of Indian fare at Bollywood Bistro in Fairfax, Virginia. 

Living Social

• Pay $48 to break bread over a four-course meal for two at La Capilla in Old Town Manassas (a $96 value).
• Pay $15 for $30 to spend on food and non-alcoholic drinks at Vannipa Thai Restaurant in Falls Church.
• Pay $10 and you'll get $20 to spend on food and drink ordered from Asia Nine through LivingSocial Instant's brand-new takeout/delivery service.
• Pay $15 for $30 to spend on food and drinks at  Saagar Indian Cuisine in Gaithersburg.

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$5 for a $10 gift card to Chili's, Maggiano's, Macaroni Grill or On the Border

Yum! I love all of these restaurants! And Saveology does not disappoint with this great gift card deal:
Pay just $5, and you’ll get a $10 gift card towards any Brinker International restaurant — including Chili’s Grill & Bar, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, and On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina.

This link says for first-time buyers only, but if you're already a Saveology customer, check your email for an offer for loyal customers :)

Valid for first-time buyers only. Limit 1 per person, per household, per credit card. Deal is good for 1 genuine Brinker® Gift Card that will be mailed to your address once redeemed. Offer cannot be redeemed until the next business day after purchase at 10 AM EST. Although this gift card NEVER expires, this voucher must be redeemed within 60 days from date of purchase. Gift Card will be shipped via standard shipping to address provided on redemption site. 

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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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Papa Johns Deal and $2 AMC Movie Tickets!

Saveology has had some really great deals lately for first-time customers, and today is no exception!


Pay $6 for a $10 Papa Johns gift card - available in these cities only:  Chicago, Ft Lauderdale, New York City, Miami, and LA North and LA South.



There's also a national deal for first-time customers:  $2 For A Silver Experience Movie Ticket to AMC Theatres (Worth $12!).

Remember, these are for first-time customers to Saveology!

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$6.50 for a $10 Subway Gift Card!

Saveology has another great deal for first time customers -

Pay only $6.50 For A $10 Subway Gift Card! 

• Valid for first-time buyers only. 
• Limit 1 per person, per household, per credit card. 
• Deal is good for 1 genuine SUBWAY Gift Card that will be mailed to your address once redeemed. 
• Offer cannot be redeemed until the next business day after purchase at 10 AM EST.
• Although this gift card NEVER expires, this offer must be redeemed within 60 days from date of purchase.
• Gift Card will be shipped via standard shipping to address provided on redemption site. No worries, there are no shipping charges to you and no hidden fees of any kind.

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$5 for $10 to Spend at Dunkin Donuts!

From Saveology:
Grab $10 worth of Dunkin Donuts deliciousness for only $5!

Valid for new subscribers only. 

Limit 1 per person, per home, per credit card. Deal is good for 1 genuine Dunkin' Donuts Gift Card. Offer can not be redeemed until the business day after purchase at 10 AM EST. Offer must be redeemed within 60 days. Shipping is included and gift card will be shipped via standard shipping to designated address. Card good only toward purchase of Dunkin’ Donuts products at participating U.S. locations. No expiration date or management fees.

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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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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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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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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DC & Richmond Burger Deals from Groupon

Groupon is celebrating National Burger Weekend with burger deals in our area and across the country!

In DC:
For $4, you get a Prime-beef, dry-aged burger at BGR The Burger Joint (a $6.99 value). Today's deal is valid at eight DC-area and Maryland locations in Alexandria, Virginia; Bethesda, Maryland; Potomac, Maryland; Columbia, Maryland; Washington DC; Springfield, Virginia; and two locations in Arlington, Virginia.

In Richmond:
For $15, you get $30 worth of burgers, drinks, and classic pub fare at Finn McCool’s Irish Pub in Glen Allen.
For $10, you get $20 worth of burgers and more at BlackFinn American Saloon on Haxall Point. This Groupon is valid during kitchen hours only.

Groupon is also celebrating Memorial Day by matching donations to Not Alone, which helps active-duty soldiers, veterans, and their families address the emotional and psychological effects of combat experience with mental-health counseling and support services.

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Extra 20% Off BuyWithMe Deals This Weekend!

Use the coupon code BBQ20 to get an extra 20% off any BuyWithMe deal this weekend (expires 5/30)!

BuyWithMe DC:

• $20 gets you $40 worth of eclectic American fare, creative martinis, cappuccinos and more from Bistro 18 in Adams Morgan.
• $15 gets you a dozen standard cake pops or cake balls (one single flavor) from Cake Bitten ($30 value). Plus, receive free delivery if you live within a 10 mile radius of Alexandria, VA.
• $59 for a 60-min organic anti-aging facial, plus a $20 gift certificate for future use ($120 value) OR $59 for an acupuncture consultation and treatment or ETPS Needleless Acupuncture ($120 value) from Whole Health Medical Center and Med Spa in Alexandria.
• $10 gets you $20 worth of locally-sourced fresh (not frozen) yogurt parfaits, direct trade coffee drinks, superfood smoothies, and more at Yola in Dupont Circle.
• $20 gets you a “Meet Your New Hobby” beads and chain necklace class, plus a beaded chain class kit in Tysons Corner ($40 value) at Bedazzled in Tysons Corner.

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DoubleTakeDeals - Deals by Town/County

Here's another great daily deal site!  DoubleTakeDeals has deals that are local to you - really local!  They break down the entire DC area by cities and counties so you can really find the deals that work best for you.

Here are a few DC area restaurant deals you can find...

DC:
$10 for $20 to spend at 4 DC Dunkin Donuts locations
$10 for $20 to spend at Sala Thai in DC & Bethesda

Loudon/Dulles:
$10 for $20 to spend at Foster's Grille in Herndon
$15 for $30 to spend at Mayuri Restaurant in Reston

 Stafford/Fredericksburg:
$15 for $30 to spend at Tru Luv's Modern American Bistro
$15 for $30 to spend at Castiglia's in Fredericksburg (Courthouse Rd location)

There are other types of deals to check out and more cities/states too!

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