photo: Kid’s Birthday Parties
Cooking at home is the best way to save cash, but it’s nice to go out sometimes, too. Check out Frugal Foodie every Friday for a selection of the latest coupons for casual and fancy fare.
This week: free desserts, cheap dinner-and-a-movie combos and secret restaurant specials, among other deals.
1.SB&G
Grab a coupon at the hostess’ station for a free dessert at the new Tarrytown, N.Y., restaurant. Available through Dec. 20.
2. Mimi’s Café
Get a free starter or small plate worth up to $7.99 when you use a print out coupon and make a purchase of at least $15. Participating locations only. Offers ends Dec. 19.
3. Hitching Post
Through Dec. 31, diners at the Oakley, Ohio restaurant will receive a sealed red envelope with each order. When they bring it back unsealed from Jan. 1 through Feb. 11, the server will open it to reveal a prize, which could be a free mug, catered food or other deals.
4. Arby’s
Get a free turnover with any combo purchase and a print out coupon. Excludes value meals. Participating locations only. Expires Dec. 20.
5. Disneyland and Walt Disney Resorts
Download vouchers to save 30% when dining off-hours at the park’s quick-service restaurants. Must dine before noon or between 3 and 4:30 p.m. Alcohol is excluded. Can be used Dec. 19 to Jan. 3 at Disneyland, and between Dec. 19 and Jan. 1 at Walt Disney World.
6. Del Taco
Facebook fans can get a free pollo asado chicken taco with any purchase. Participating locations only. Good through Dec. 25.
7. Dinner & A Movie 3
Springfield, Mo.’s, Downtown Urban Alliance organized a promotion between participating restaurants and local movie theaters to offer $5 tickets with the purchase of an entrée. Promotion lasts through Feb. 15.
8. McCormick & Schmick’s
Buy any entrée and get a premium movie ticket (i.e., one for any current showing) at a nearby theater for just $5. Good while supplies last.
9. T.G.I. Friday’s
Save 25% off your food purchase with a print out coupon. Dine-in only. Participating locations only. Good through Dec. 27.
Frugal Foodie is a journalist based in New York City who spends her days writing about personal finance and obsessing about what she’ll have for dinner. Chat with her on Twitter through @MintFoodie.