LauraB Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 [Agree. No harm done at all, but it would indeed waste peoples' time coming into this thread to find non-restaurant postings.] Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaofun Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 $25 for $45 at Food Matters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 $25 for $45 at Food Matters This is the second time a Specialicious coupon has made it unclear whether or not alcohol is included (the first being Present) - it matters to me because it's the difference of dining solo, or needing to go with someone else (I'm not trying to be cheap; I'm just trying to plan.) I've started to use some of these coupons (I'd be a fool not to), and I love this thread. I've recently written reviews for Ristorante Murali and Toscana Green, for example - two places where I wouldn't necessarily rush off to. Hopefully, the reviews have gotten them a bit of publicity. Cheers, Rocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Tom Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 This is the second time a Specialicious coupon has made it unclear whether or not alcohol is included (the first being Present) - it matters to me because it's the difference of dining solo, or needing to go with someone else (I'm not trying to be cheap; I'm just trying to plan.) I've started to use some of these coupons (I'd be a fool not to), and I love this thread. I've recently written reviews for Ristorante Murali and Toscana Green, for example - two places where I wouldn't necessarily rush off to. Hopefully, the reviews have gotten them a bit of publicity. Cheers, Rocks We were instructed, because of VA ABC law, that we could not include the alcohol in the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Get your mechoui (roast leg of lamb, not unlike the katskikaki at Komi, although I don't know if the quality is comparable) at Marrakesh Palace. $50 cert for $25 via Open Table Spotlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaofun Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 $5 for $10 or $10 for $20 at Pitango Gelato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaofun Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 $20 for $40 at Spice Xing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 From Tippr: Gobble Green (vegan or gf vegan meal deliveries). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundae in the Park Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Found another one. Double Take Deals is affiliated with the local Clipper coupon magazines somehow and seems to work much like Groupon, Living Social, etc. The latest Fairfax offerings include Curry Mantra and Nielsons Frozen Custard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Restaurant.com is having an 80% off sale right now with the code DEAL. I don't know if this is a new feature or not, but you can use this deal toward gift certificates for the site as well. That is, instead of buying certificates for a specific restaurant, you buy them for restaurant.com and then use those funds to purchase restaurants' gift certificates whenever you like. The practical upshot is that you don't have to wait for another sale to come along if you want to buy a certificate to a specific restaurant on the cheap. If the above is confusing, you can still buy certificates to specific restaurants right now for 80% off. (That's 80% off an already discounted cost, not 80% off the value.) For example, PS7's is one of the places you can buy certificates for, and I just used one there a few weeks ago. A number of denominations are available. You can get a $75 certificate for $6 using the coupon code, for example. You have to spend $150 at the restaurant to make the coupon work, but it's not hard to reach that bill total if, say, three people go and get an app, entree, dessert, and cocktail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidsdc Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Bloomspot Note: Offer expires at midnight tonight. Redwood Restaurant and Bar $38 for 3-course chefs tasting menu with wine pairings ($68 value) Offer Details * Expires September 1, 2011. Reservations required. * Limit one per person. May purchase multiples as gifts. * Entire table must participate in tasting menu. * Must redeem in one visit; no cash or credit back. * Gratuity not included; please tip on full value. * Valid during dinner, Sunday–Thursday only. * Cannot be used with other offers. * Refunds allowed up to 24 hours after close of bloomspot sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayrae Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 FYI to anyone who has expired Restaurant.com certificates: I just logged into my account to print out a newly purchased certificate, and found that the ones that I thought were expired (usually a year after you purchase them) were still listed in my account and now state "This Restaurant Gift Certificate does not expire"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaofun Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 New Coupon site http://scoutmob.com/washington-dc/deal. Today's is at Filter Coffeehouse in Dupont http://www.scoutmob.com/washington-dc/deal/710. It looks like the coupons are free.... though since I haven't gotten mine yet I'm not entirely clear how it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 The New York Times has an article in today's Dining section about the online coupon craze for restaurants. If you feel like burning one of your free 20 articles per month, click ahead. Wise for Some Restaurants, Coupons Are a Drain at Others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaofun Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Living Social's new instant lunch coupons are kind of insane. Its an interesting idea. It looks like they only live during the days lunch hour or dinner hour and they are only $1. https://livingsocial.com/instant?preferred_city=1&ref=nav Some pretty awesome ones in there for today are: Ba Bay, Blacksalt, and Equinox (all lunch). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Living Social's new instant lunch coupons are kind of insane. Its an interesting idea. It looks like they only live during the days lunch hour or dinner hour and they are only $1. https://livingsocial.com/instant?preferred_city=1&ref=nav Some pretty awesome ones in there for today are: Ba Bay, Blacksalt, and Equinox (all lunch). Note that the ones mentioned specifically have a catch that only 1 can be used per table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Living Social's new instant lunch coupons are kind of insane. Its an interesting idea. It looks like they only live during the days lunch hour or dinner hour and they are only $1. The Express said this was only going on through the 18. Not sure if true or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catharine Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Some of these deals are excellent. I'm interested to hear what the crowds are like. It might not be worth it if it is insanely crowded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Living Social's new instant lunch coupons are kind of insane. Its an interesting idea. It looks like they only live during the days lunch hour or dinner hour and they are only $1. https://livingsocial.com/instant?preferred_city=1&ref=nav Some pretty awesome ones in there for today are: Ba Bay, Blacksalt, and Equinox (all lunch). I believe this concept is similar to Venga which is having their launch party next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad.mich Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Living Social's new instant lunch coupons are kind of insane. Its an interesting idea. It looks like they only live during the days lunch hour or dinner hour and they are only $1. https://livingsocial.com/instant?preferred_city=1&ref=nav Just to clarify - they were only $1 yesterday as part of a media blitz to bring attention to the service (and it would appear they did a damn good job at it). That being said, as I understand it all the businesses that took part yesterday agreed to deals with LS to continue offering Instant Deals over a period of time. The idea is that you check the website or phone ap when you're about to grab a bite or a drink, see that a place is offering you $5-10 off, and steer yourself in that direction. Will these deals steer me to places I'd otherwise never go to? Of course not - sorry McFaddens. But seeing how they've brought in places like Ba Bay, Cajun Experience, Blacksalt, and Vinoteca, I can see being swayed to go back to places I already like and have neglected, or places I have heard good things about but haven't gotten around to visiting. And yesterday I was pretty much their ideal user - I got a $1 lunch at Merzi and was pleasantly surprised with the lamb rice bowl. I'd been curious to check out the place and will now definitely go back if I need a bite during the lunch hour or for a quick bite before something at Verizon. So thank you Merzi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Deal for Deeds: $75 for a ticket to Monday's Sweet Charity event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Hey HowChow! Your blog was cited in the South Mountain Veggies Groupon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I can't take it anymore. Here is an excerpt from today's Groupon offer to Dante restaurant in Great Falls: "Baked lasagna ($18) and homemade veal- and spinach-stuffed ravioli ($18) calm the nerves of noodle addicts. Those who opt to pop in for a midday meal can commence lunch by marching vegetarian risotto ($10) and sautéed salmon ($14) into their oral cavities or into face-facing catapults." Okay, while this is a particularly egregious example, the descriptions of these deals, in general, constitute THE WORST FOOD WRITING I'VE EVER READ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottASavage Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I can't take it anymore. Here is an excerpt from today's Groupon offer to Dante restaurant in Great Falls: "Baked lasagna ($18) and homemade veal- and spinach-stuffed ravioli ($18) calm the nerves of noodle addicts. Those who opt to pop in for a midday meal can commence lunch by marching vegetarian risotto ($10) and sautéed salmon ($14) into their oral cavities or into face-facing catapults." Okay, while this is a particularly egregious example, the descriptions of these deals, in general, constitute THE WORST FOOD WRITING I'VE EVER READ. Wait wait. I get it. "oral cavities or into face-facing catapults" - the guy was writing to a demographic that has long been ignored: Coneheads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 For Ethopic Fans: $20 for $40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 $30 for $60 at PS7's on Bloomspot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 And $15 for $30 at Chez Manelle in Arlington. http://www.groupon.com/washington-dc/deals/chez-manelle?date=20110519&p=@counter&s=body&utm_campaign=chez-manelle&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&c=button&utm_content=all-deals_washington-dc&user=4dce2867c7574e43779c7be4f57fa5e800d3d2d775085163005fcb546746edcb If you haven't been there you should really use this opportunity to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzie Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Groupon today: $15 for $30 cheese and meat at Arrowine and $20 for $40 at Comet Ping Pong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaofun Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 $25 for $50 at Bastille via Bloomspot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 $20 for $40 at Nage on Bloomspot $4 for a Burger at BGR on Groupon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 $4 for a Burger at BGR on Groupon Note that this is only good for "The Burger" and not "a Burger." The difference is that it doesn't include the veggie, turkey or southwestern, etc... There is a long discussion on the groupon forum on this, and of course, many complaining that a veggie option wasn't offered. Valid 1 groupon per table or per order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monavano Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Wishfully thinking... and dreaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaofun Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 $15 for $30 at Tackle Box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 $15 for $30 at Honey Pig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad.mich Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 $25 for $50 at Farrah Olivia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go for Gin Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 LaCanela coupon at LivingSocial $15 for $30 to spend for lunch $30 for $60 to spend for dinner http://livingsocial.com/deals/59867-30-or-60-to-spend-on-food-and-drink?msdc_id=230 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaofun Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 $25 for $50 at Buck's Fishing and Camping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirite Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 $25 for $50 at Buck's Fishing and Camping Paid $10 to Village Vines for $30 off at Sou' Wester. Its list is small but growing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaofun Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 $15 for $30 at Mia's Pizza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 $20 for $40 at The Wine House in Fairfax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 $80 for a 4-Person Prix Fixe at Mala Tang ($120 Value) via Open Table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Buy With Me: $55 for four-course Chef’s Tasting Menu for 2 from Al Crostino ($110 value) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Groupon: $20 for $40 at Addie's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go for Gin Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Living Social - $50 to spend on food & drink for $25 at Dino http://livingsocial.com/deals/71065-50-to-spend-on-food-and-drink?email=Enter+your+email+address...&fte=&preferred_city=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Claude Moore Colonial Farmers Market July 16, 17 Not much savings, tickets for adults are $3 instead of $6. I've never heard of this event before, but it sounds interesting - combining farmers market with Renaissance Fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 $20 for $40 at Sea Pearl on Specialicious $30 for $60 at Divino on Groupon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaofun Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 $15 for $30 at Viet Goel Tofu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Not much savings, tickets for adults are $3 instead of $6. I've never heard of this event before, but it sounds interesting - combining farmers market with Renaissance Fair. Not really a farmers market and very little variety when it comes to food BUT the food that I tried were pretty good. They roast whole chicken on a open fire and seasoned it very well. I haven't had the roast chicken at Palena so I can't do a comparison but I think it would be pretty hard to top the chicken at the market fair. I also had some sausage and meat pie. They were pretty good (although I did get a little heartburn afterwords - fat seems to be the trigger). There are various forms of adult beverages, including lager, ale, stout, cider, etc. (none are homebrewed though, IIRC). Lots of families with small children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giant shrimp Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 i'm not sure i like these coupons. the only one i ever purchased expired before i had a chance to use it (my bad). but i am blaming coupons for the onslaught on sushi ko on an early tuesday evening, unless there is something else to explain why a small crowd was spilling out onto the street and the only room for dining inside was on someone's lap (like the establishment next door), with a two hour wait for a table and the chefs up front cutting like mad. we ended up at ris, the second night there within a few weeks, and we still didn't find our way, wandering through an expensive menu, to anything to get excited about. vichyssoise was about as creamy as soup can get, without much flavor. a cheesburger ($11) was good, a flattened ball, about medium rare on one half as requested and well done on the other, the meat crumbly, cheddar scant, served with a few thin slices of nice pickles and a sweet sauce on the side, along with fries ($6) that had would have been better had they not travelled through a salt storm in the kitchen. the fries in a steak frites didn't have this problem, and the meat was a better cut than you normally would expect to see with this dish. it was really good, but you pay for what you get ($35). from the earlier meal, what i most remember about a turbot entree was its underseasoning. the fish itself was expertly cooked, saving the flesh from the custard it seemed to want to turn into. this was followed by a small, strawberry shortcake that was inventive -- with a few smears of strawberry ice cream and a few good strawberries up against angel food cake -- but still ended up being run of the mill. hendricks martins here are $14.50, and not consistently served cold. with a reservation and a half empty dining room on a sunday night we were relegated to the far back of the restaurant., where nobody else was sitting for most of the meal. on a tuesday night, with the dining room two-thirds full, walk-ins are eventually seated in a lonely lounge area upfront by the lonely bar. i know the chef here really knows how to cook, but i started to wonder if maybe the high-end real estate in which the restaurant is located isn't the best place for this talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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