Free lunch at Romano's Macaroni Grill
Who said there’s no such thing as a free lunch? Clearly, the person never ate at Romano's Macaroni Grill.
The restaurant is offering aa free lunch entree when you buy one with a coupon on its Twitter page.
Visit the participating restaurant to get the freebie from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Print the coupon or show it on your smartphone to your server to get the freebie.
Click here for the deal. The offer is one per table and cannot be used with other deals. The offer expires on Thursday, May 16.
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Betsey Johnson going out of business sales begin
Now's your chance to get your hands on some Betsey Johnson tops or dresses before the stores close for good in South Florida.
Going-out-of-business sales at all Betsey Johnson retail stores nationwide began on Friday and will continue until all merchandise has been sold, according to a news release.
Betsey Johnson, known for her use of bold color and designs in women’s fashion, filed for bankruptcy protection last month.
Shoppers can find savings of 20-50 percent off all Betsey Johnson apparel, jewelry, handbags and shoes. All store fixtures, like apparel racks, shelving and lighting are also for sale.
All Betsey Johnson gift cards will be honored until June 1. Sales made on or after Friday, May 11, are final.
The American designer’s first store opened 30 years ago in New York City, a press release said. The boutique line has 54 stores and nine outlet locations internationally.
Betsey Johnson stores are in the Town Center at Boca Raton, Aventura Mall, Sawgrass Mills, Dadeland Mall, the Gardens Mall and the Village of Merrick Park.
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Free Molten Cake at Chili's
Get a free Molten Cake from Chili's to celebrate the chain's two million fans on Facebook.
Like the restaurant chain's fan page to get the offer (and a big thumbs up) and the Facebook coupon will be emailed to you. Print it out to get the sweet treat with purchase of one or more entrees at participating locations. It can't be combined with other offers.
Click here for the deal. The coupon, one per table, expires on Friday, May 18.
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$1 off Cherry Berry Chiller at McDonald's
Get a coupon for $1 off a Cherry Berry Chiller or Frozen Strawberry Lemonade at McDonald's.
The fast-food chain is offering the coupon, good at participating locations, to entice you to try its latest McCafe concoctions. The coupon also is good on a Frappe or Real Fruit Smoothie. There are a limited number of coupons loaded each day. If you don't get one today, try again tomorrow.
Click here for the deal. The coupon expires on June 15.
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Free 8-song playlist featuring Academy of Country Music Award nominees
Download a free, 8-song country music playlist featuring 2012 Academy of County Music Award winners and nominees Scott McCreery, Montgomery Gentry and The Band Perry, compliments of People Magazine.
The iTunes.com playlist features New Artist of the Year winner McCreery's "Walk in the Country," "Damn Baby" by Montgomery Gentry, "All Your Life'" by The Band Perry as well as songs by Eli Young Band, Love and Theft, Chris Young and Hunter Hayes.
Click here for the deal. The offer expires on May 31.
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Miami Subs Grill to open restaurants in South America
Miami Subs Grill is expanding overseas.
The South Florida-based sandwich chain announced that the company will expand its operations to South America. The deal includes opening four new restaurants in the Gorgetown region of Guyana later this year.
The first Miami Subs Grill will open by September and three more restaurants will open shortly after, according to an agreement between Miami Subs Grill and Teneze Food & Beverages.
Miami Subs Grill plans to open restaurants in Honduras and Brazil as well.
“We are very pleased and excited to expand our restaurants outside of the U.S. and into South America,” said Robert Haar, director of franchise development for Miami Subs Grill, in a news release.“We are eager to introduce our brand and menu to a new audience and to a new group of prospective business partners.”
The first Miami Subs Grill restaurant is located on Lahama and Albert Streets near the downtown business districtin Guyana. Teneze Food and Beverages, Inc CEO Aldron Alphonso will open be the first international franchisee for the company.
Miami Subs Grill sells Philly cheese steaks, wings, gyros and burgers.
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$10 off Lowes, American Express gift cards at Publix
Mother's Day is over and Father's Day is coming up on June 17. Publix has two great ways to save on gift cards for Dad:
First, save $10 on a $100 American Express Gift Card with a $25 grocery purchase with a coupon in this week's flyer. Grab one as your enter the store. If you buy AMEX cards as gifts, you'll save a few bucks on top of the $5.95 activation fee. The offer expires on Wednesday, May 16.
Second, save $10 on a $50 Lowe's gift card, also with a $25 grocery purchase. That coupon is printed on the cover of the yellow "Happy Mother's Day" flyer in the lower, left-hand corner. Grab one at the store entrance. This offer expires on May 18.
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Free lens cloth and cleaner from Walmart Vision Centers
See things a little clearer with a coupon for a free lens cloth and bottle of cleaner for glasses at Walmart Vision Centers.
Print out the coupon and bring it to one of several locations in Central and South Florida. The offer is one per customer, while supplies last.
Click here for the deal.
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Mother's Day dining deals, freebies and treats
Happy Mother’s Day!
We’ve rounded up dining deals and fun things to do with the lady in your life, from free visits at South Florida attractions to free entrees at restaurants.
We have a few ways to save on last-minute gifts and cards, too, so you can let Mom know you appreciate her without breaking the bank.
EATS & TREATS:
IKEA: Mom gets a free breakfast at stores in Sunrise before 11 a.m. She gets scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon and a cup of coffee.
Champps: This gift keeps on giving: Moms who dine at participating locations get a gift card loaded with $10 off a $25 purchase and it reloads on the first of every month for a year
Pei Wei: Moms signed up for alerts got a coupon e-mailed for a free dinner select entree through Sunday.
Free entree: Quarterdeck Seafood Bar and Neighborhood Grill is offering a Facebook coupon for a free meal when you buy three entrees and four drinks good at participating locations . There are locations in Fort Lauderdale, Davie, Plantation and Jupiter. The offer, one per customer, expires Wednesday.
Olive Garden: Get a free appetizer or dessert valued at $9 at Oliver Garden with purchase of two adult dinner entrees with a coupon that expires May 27.
Duffy’s Sports Grills are giving mother a free $5 gift card to be used on a future visit. Treat her to a surf & turf meal for $14.95 at all 24 SoFla locations.
Denny's: You and mom get a free Skillet Cookie ala Mode when you send her a Mother's Day wish through its Facebook fan page. If you don't have Facebook, click here.
Ruby Tuesday's:: Dine at Ruby Tuesday and Mom get a voucher for a free "Simply Fresh" cookbook valued at $15, while supplies last.
Hooters: Moms get 10 free wings at Hooters on Sunday at particiating locations. Dine-in only.
TCBY: Moms get a free cup of frozen yogurt on Mother's Day at participating locations. No purchase necessary
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse: Take her to Mother's Day brunch and she'll get a free $25 gift card good on a future visit. There are locations in Coral Gables and Orlando. Reservations are recommended.
GIVE & TAKE:
Free admission to Butterfly World: Moms get in free entrance at the Coconut Creek attraction through Sunday, a $24.95 value for Ladies who identify themselves as a mom at the ticket booth. No coupon necessary. For everyone else, use a coupon for $4 off admission on Page 38 of Showtime, published in Friday's Sun Sentinel.
Flamingo Gardens in Davie Moms get free entrance with regular paid adult or kid admissions on Sunday ($18 ages 12 and up, $10 for kids 4-11, under 3 free). Extra treat: Plant-loving mothers can wander among hundreds of African violets and gesneriads during the Violet Patch of South Florida’s annual show and sale on Saturday and Sunday. Info at FlamingoGardens.org.
Free admission to Cornell Museum of Art Old School Square in Delray Beach: Moms get in free from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday ($10 general, $6 seniors, $2 ages 4-12). Events include a fun afternoon featuring pirate myths and legends told through paintings of Don Maitz, the artist who created the buccaneer on bottles of Captain Morgan Spiced Rum.
STOP & SHOP:
$10 off AMEX Cards & BOGO Hallmark Cards: Publix is offering coupons for buy-one-get-one-free Hallmark cards and gift wrap and $10 off $100 AMEX Gift Cards with $25 grocery purchase; expires May 16.
$20 in freebies from Bath & Body Works: Send a free e-card with a coupon for a free $6 travel-sized product. Use another coupon to get a free $14 Fragrance Mist with any $10 purchase. VIP totes with $100 in products arrive in stores Friday, too.
Free movie rental and e-card: Mom gets a free movie rental on Sunday when you send a cute e-card from Redbox via Facebook. Sign up for text alerts and you'll get two free codes yourself.
Half-off deal: Get $10 off a $20 purchase with a coupon at the Body Shop through Sunday.
Free candle: Buy two, get one Yankee Candle large jar candles with a coupon good at select retailers through May 13.
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Free appetizers, desserts at Olive Garden
Olive Garden is offering two dining coupons:
Get a free appetizer or dessert valued at $9 at Oliver Garden with purchase of two adult dinner entrees with a coupon.
Click here for the deal. The coupon expires May 27.
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