10% off your entire bill @ PF Changs -http://bit.ly/6R0B6l

M-M-M-Maki Monday: all you can eat maki for $32! http://bit.ly/7ZWpDC

Still looking for New Years Eve options? Look to twitter! @bostonchefsnews has a great rundown of what BOS restaurants are offering ->http://bit.ly/8z8FvO

20% off your entire purchase @ The Gap -> http://bit.ly/8V17St

Wrentham Outlets: 15% off your entire purchase @ Banana Republic -> http://bit.ly/57TSGj

$10 off @ H&M bit.ly/6Jaye7
20% off 1 item @ Office Depot bit.ly/5eq0o9
$0.50 tapas @ Masa 5-7pm EVERY night

$10 off @ Pier1 http://bit.ly/6QSPqV ** $20 off any GPS (today only) @ Staples http://bit.ly/4PbtwD ** 30% off 1 item @ Borders http://bit.ly/7MvXph

Added Phone Postings

Woo! I've added the ability to post here from my phone, so now I should (hopefully) be able to update this more often with great finds!

Lyndell's Bakery - Free Cupcakes Today!

According to @Dana2323 on Twitter - Lyndell's Bakery is giving away free cupcakes today to celebrate 122 years of being in business! They have two locations, one in Somerville, and one in the North End. Enjoy kiddos!

Newbury Comics - Sale today only!

Starting today @ 5pm until close!Buy 1 Used DVD get 1 Free. Free DVD must be of equal or lesser value. Limit 5 per customer.

Quickies

Okay y'all... realized that I haven't updated this in a little bit and I've come across some deals, so here they are just very quickly!

Tuesdays are Taco Tuesdays at La Verdad on Landsdowne St! $1 Chicken & Pork Tacos. http://laverdadtaqueria.com

Every Tuesday is Ladies 80's Night at Red Sky with a complimentary 3 course dinner for all ladies! 5-9pm

Flying from Logan over the holidays? Google has a gift for you - free Wi-Fi http://bit.ly/GI2H8

Tuesday nights are college nights at Kings - bowl for free with a college ID.

Estragon has $1 tapas every Monday through Thursday from 5:30 to 7pm. http://estragontapas.com

Regina's Pizzeria in Medford has $1 pizza slices every Monday.

Every Monday night Johnny D's in Davis Square has team trivia with free pizza from 6 to 8:30pm.

Winter wonderland Cold River Vodka Invite only VIP Launch Party 9pm-11 at District Lounge -- 11.11 your host 6one7 Productions -- you MUST get on the guest list to attend!

In other news............... The Rattlesnake in Boston has a new chef - Brian Poe - and it's so yummy! Now this place isn't just a watering hole, it's a place to get some food too!

A Free Meal & Gift Card

Today from 11am - 3pm the Diet Coke Pop-Up Kitchen & Subway are giving away free 6" subs and $5 Subway cards at 144 Tremont Street.

Burr, it's getting cold outside...

...so snuggle up with a Snuggie... or better yet... a FREE Snuggie! Don't even pay Shipping & Handling, just go here: http://suzzly.com/snuggiepromo.html

Fashion Can Be Free, Before 10pm At Least

I was just informed that the Betsey Johnson Fashion Show tonight at the Estate in Boston is FREE before 10pm!

Happitizer’s at House of Blues

Come to the House of Blues between 4pm and 8pm every day and saddle on up to the bar for ½ price appetizers. Stick around for dinner, and on Thurs - Sat there’s free live music starting at 9:30pm.
15 Lansdowne St. 617-266-2583.
www.houseofblues.com/boston

Drew Barrymore in Boston

For all the deets go to: http://bostontweet.com/pages/Drew-Barrymore-Whip-It.php

More 09/09/09 Deals

Threadless T-shirts for $9 each, and JetBlue is offering $9 each way between BOS & BWI

Celebrate 09/09/09

Well well well, all 09's 'ey? Well, that calls for a celebration... don't you think? In this case, celebrate with 90% off Restaurant.com gift certificates! For 99 hours, you get 90% off when you use the code "Ninety" at checkout. That's $25 gift certificates for $1 each!!!

Offer ends Sunday, September 13th so don't miss out!

Thursday Socials

If you know Boston, you know Downtown crossing. What you may not know is that Downtown crossing is having "Downtown Crossing Socials" from 5-8pm on Thursdays. This will be hosted by Fletcher from The Sandbox.

Head on down and enjoy an outdoor cafe on Summer Street across from Macy's. There will be live Dj's, entertainment, prizes, food, and drinks.

The one potential problem? It's 21+ only to enter the cafe.

Apologies

Hey y'all - sorry this random findings blog has taken a bit of a back seat lately. My training for the 3-Day (60 mile) walk for breast cancer has totally taken over my life... well, okay, not TOTALLY taken over my life, but at times it feels like that! I just haven't had the time to be on the hunt for deals... but don't worry... I'll be back soon. :-D As always, if you find a deal you'd like me to pass on, please let me know!

Good Time, Great Cause & Wallet Friendly

Ok, so this is a bit of a plug for my own event... but what I say in the title is true.

Good time? - Abso-freaking-lutely! Who doesn't like a raffle... especially a raffle that has over $3,700 to be raffled off... and one of the items doesn't have a value to it yet!

Great cause? - You betcha! Money raised benefits the Susan G. Komen and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund via my 3-Day Walk fundraising efforts

Wallet Friendly - Cha-ching! General admission is $10, and VIP admission (entry, 2 raffle tickets, some food to nibble on, a signature cocktail, cut the line access and guaranteed admission) is only $35! Raffle tickets are at a low price point as well: 1 for $5, 3 for $10, and 10 for $20

Here are the deets: THIS SATURDAY, from 7-10pm at District Restaurant and Lounge

To purchase your VIP ticktes, go here and to view the facebook invite go here.

A Comedy of Errors

July 31st - August 16th will be Shakespeare on the Common featuring A Comedy of Errors. For all event details and information, go here.

A word to the wise - get there early because it gets crowded!

Everyone Needs A Pick-Me-Up Now And Then

Well, McDonalds and their McCafe's are here to the rescue... on Monday's that is... for FREE!

Get a free 8 oz sample of an iced or hot mocha from McDonalds every Monday until August 3rd between 7am and 7pm (7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3) - Limited time only while supplies last at participating McDonalds

Ba-dat-da-dah-daaaaaaaaaaaa ;-)

Sail Boston Free Public Event Schedule

FREE Public Events Schedule

EVENT	LOCATION	TIME
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
Crew and Cadet Night	Cheers @ Faneuil Hall	8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
THURSDAY, JULY 9
Crew and Cadet Soccer Tournament	University of Massachusetts Boston	12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge Awards Ceremony	Boston Harbor Hotel	4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Public Access to Piers * Specific times for public ship tours will be determined by each vessel's captain.	Charlestown Navy Yard, Pier 1 and Pier 4	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM*
	Fish Pier; Seaport World Trade Center	5:00 PM - 10:00 PM*
Friends of Fort Point Channel Summer Concert Series	Children’s Wharf Park, Boston Children’s Museum	5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
FRIDAY, JULY 10
Downtown Crossing Festival	Downtown Crossing	12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Public Access to Piers * Specific times for public ship tours will be determined by each vessel's captain.	Charlestown Navy Yard, Pier 1 and Pier 4	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM*
	Fish Pier; Seaport World Trade Center	5:00 PM - 10:00 PM*
Liberty Party	Bank of America Pavilion	8:00 PM - 10:45 PM
SATURDAY, JULY 11
Public Access to Piers * Specific times for public ship tours will be determined by each vessel's captain.	Charlestown Navy Yard, Pier 1 and Pier 4	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM*
	Fish Pier; Seaport World Trade Center	12:00 PM - 8:00 PM*
Seaport Music in the Park	South Boston Maritime Park	12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
SUNDAY, JULY 12
Public Access to Piers * Specific times for public ship tours will be determined by each vessel's captain.	Charlestown Navy Yard, Pier 1 and Pier 4	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM*
	Fish Pier; Seaport World Trade Center	12:00 PM - 8:00 PM*
Seaport Music in the Park	South Boston Maritime Park	12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

* Specific times for public ship tours will be determined by each vessel's captain.

To learn more about Sail Boston 2009 and all of the other Sail Massachusetts Tall Ships events taking place throughout the Commonwealth this summer, please be sure to visit www.SailBoston.com!

Sail Boston is produced and managed by an all volunteer team. The team includes the Sail Boston Board of Directors, Conventures, Inc. and the wonderful people who are dedicated to the betterment of Boston Harbor and have a passion for its maritime heritage.

New Berryline = Free on Monday

NEW BERRYLINE - Free day on Monday (6/29) from 3:30 to 9pm!! Visit them at 1377 Boylston St in Boston

Boloco and Boys and Girls Club

Free Burritos 11-8pm today @ NATICK Boloco. Boys & Girls Club on site as well - yay for Boloco for supporting the local community! Go show your support... and get a free burrito as well!

Treats of Summer - Free Treats That Is!

Go to this website to see what the free treats are in a city near you, and where/when to go get them! The first 500 people go go, get the free treats.

Free Boloco

Boloco is celebrating 2 years in Natick, MA on Wed. 6/24 - Free Burritos from 11-8. Get there! Other surprises for super lucky people...

Free Smoothie Day - 6/19

Go to your local Orange Julius and give them this coupon for your free smoothie!

For the Boston location, click here.

Red Sky Free Apps

Buy one appetizer, get the second one free this Friday and Saturday at Red Sky!

Apps are:

• Chicken Wings
• Spinach and Artichoke Dip
• Boneless Chicken Tenders
• Quesadillas
• Pan Seared Crab Cakes
• Mac & Cheese
• Beef Teriyaki Skewers
• Nachos
• Calamari
• Seared Ahi Tuna

Enjoy!

Did Someone Say Free Coffee??

Free 12oz beverage from Seattle's Best Coffee until 6/18 - it's a printable coupon found here so feel free to share with friends, and you could even use multiple times if you are a coffe-a-holic. ;-)

Pazzo!

Pazzo is the restaurant that took over the space that Croma was holding down on Newbury street. They're the new kid on the block, and I can't wait to get the time to go check them out! Today, at the bar from 5pm-close they're offering up $5 appetizers. That would be a great opportunity for you to go give them a nibble without too much moola.

Free Weekend Event

The Waltham River Fest - check out their website for details: http://www.walthamriverfest.org/

Free iPhone 3GS

So, if you're an avid iPhone user... and you really want the new 3GS but you just don't want to have to shell out the money to get it right now b/c you feel like you JUST upgraded to the 3G not too long ago... here is a deal for you... but there is one small catch. You have to be a Twitter user... and if you're not, then, well... you'll just have to sign up for twitter, now won't you!

Here's the scoop: #squarespace is giving away an iPhone a day for 30 days! Just tweet with #squarespace for a chance to win! Click here for details.

Add Some Culture To Your Life..

...and if you're a Bank of America customer... you get it for free. At least, the first weekend of every month you do!

http://tinyurl.com/qdep2s

June - Free Movie Monday

Freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee movie Monday's are now only on the 1st Monday of the month from RedBox... but hey, it's free... so I'm not complaining!

Here is the code for this month... it expires at midnight! FM63H7

Left Right Left Right Left - Free Coldplay Album!

Are you a fan of Coldplay? If so, go here to get their new album Left Right Left Right Left for FREE!

Kingston Station

Kingston Station offers half priced appetizers Monday - Friday from 5-7pm. I just had some of these apps on Saturday, and oh my gosh! Om nom nom. Two apps I will recommend: Truffle fries, and stuffed brie!

Here is the menu: http://www.kingstonstation.com/dinner.pdf

Couple this deal with a coupon from restaurant.com (they're on there sometimes) and you've got a great deal!

Hello Stiletto - "Step Into Summer" Fashion Show

RSVP to Melissa O'Shea to join fellow members of Hello Stiletto Shoe Club Thursday night, June 4th (two weeks from tomorrow) center court at Copley Place.

Sip mango and melon martinis while enjoying a runway presentation of the season's hottest summer looks from Stuart Weitzman, Karen Millen, Kenneth Cole, and BCBG -- all modeled by Hello Stiletto club members. Be sure to wear your most fabulous shoes to compete for a luxury prize from Stuart Weitzman!

Tickets are $28 and include complimentary cocktails, Legal Sea Foods chowder, and Cabot cheese hors d' oeuvres. In addition, 15% of each ticket benefits the Accelerated Cure Project for MS and Simon Youth Foundation.

Full details are here.

Jamaican Me Crazy

Crazy because right now I can't travel to Jamaica.... but you can! JetBlue is offering daily service from BOS to Montego Bay! The flight service starts May 21st but you can reserve a seat now... and because it's JetBlue, you'll have plenty of leg room for your newly tanned legs.

Johnny Cupcakes 3rd Anniversary Party

Starting at 3pm on Saturday, May 23rd - head down to Johnny Cupcakes in the Back Bay (279 Newbury Street) to celebrate their 3rd anniversary on Newbury with an all day party! Party will feature new cut & sew gear, anniversary tees, free cupcakes, Izze sodas, and sack lunches complete with sandwich, chips, and fruit.

Good Times. Good Friends. Cold Beer!

The Biltmore Bar and Grille is now open with a fresh new look!

Join Biltmore on Tuesday, May 12th from 7-9pm for their grand reopening!

Oh, and did I mention... there's complimentary drinks that will be served?!

1205 Chestnut Street - Newton Upper Falls

617.527.2550

www.thebiltmoregrille.com

B-Good Tonight After You've Been Naughty

After you've been naughty out and about in Harvard square drinking and causing a ruckus... head over to B-Good and tell them you saw them on Twitter. (Well, I saw them on twitter, but I told you about it so that's basically the same... right? Their twitter name is b_good_ ok, so add them if you like them).

Anyhoo, if you visit them between 11pm-2am and you tell them you saw them on Twitter, and you buy a burger or sandwich, you're going to be able to wash that down with a FREE SHAKE!

New $3 Menu from 33 Restaurant

As you know... I love a good deal, and if you ask me - this is a great one.

33 Restaurant just launched a 3 for $3 menu, and I can't wait to try it!

Wednesday - Saturday from 5-7 at the Bar & High Top Tables and Friday and Saturday from 8-11pm downstairs in the Lounge

Here's the scoop... choose any item on their 3 for $3 menu, and you'll get three of that item. (i.e. lamb chops = 3 chops for $3).

3 for $3 Menu:

Traditional sliders

Grilled lamb chips w/ fondu dip

Jumbo shrimp w/ cocktail sauce

Cape cod oysters and 3 sauces

Tomato, basil, mozzarella stacks

Crostini - olive, mushroom and caprese

Dips w/ pita - baba ganoush, hummus and tzatziki

$3 Sides:

Basket of fries

Mac & cheese

Caesar salad

Side salad

Free Lunch Bag

All you have to do is print this coupon and take it in to any Whole Foods by April 26th. Now you'll save $$ by taking your lunch and saving the environment by not actually using a "brown bag" to bag up your lunch!

http://media.oprah.com/sterm/whole-foods-coupon.pdf

Calling All Bostonian Stylistas!

Calling all local stylistas! Bostonians with a thirst for fresh fashion have got a new Thursday night destination, thanks to the Fashionably Late parties at the Liberty Hotel (215 Charles Street, Boston, 617.864.5715). The weekly spring series kicked off earlier this month, and tonight's stylish shindig, Mendoza Hearts New Brahmin, promises to be well worth the Friday morning struggle to focus at work through a hangover or a mild case of sleep deprivation. The evening's hosts are none other than Liana Peterson, STUFF's own Style page writer and the founder of Boston fashion and shopping news site New Brahmin, and Sam Mendoza, the local wunderkind designer whose clothes you may have drooled over at Stil. To celebrate New Brahmin's one-year anniversary and Mendoza's spring/summer '09 collection, the duo will be staging a fab fashion show, styling the models you'll see stalking the halls of the posh hotel while accompanied by the dueling beats of DJ Beyonder, DJ Michael Savant, and DJ John Davis. The show starts at 10 p.m., doors are at 8 p.m., and there's no cover -- now try and say that about the tents at Bryant Park.

I Scream, You Scream...

...we all scream for ice cream!

Today, April 21st is Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's and that means we can all scream for FREE ice cream!

Ben & Jerry's wants to thank their customers for their support and to celebrate 31 years of scooping the chunkiest, funkiest ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet!

To read more about the free cone day and to find a shop near you, please visit: http://www.benjerry.com/scoop-shops/feature/free-cone-day and enjoy the ice cream!!!!

Free Massages and Healthy Snacks

Bit of late notice, but I just got this information:

So, in your feeble attempt to be frugal this year, you're doing your own taxes? Equilibrium (50 Congress Street, Boston, 617.228.5129) feels your pain. To relieve your stress, the fitness center is offering chair massages, healthy snacks and smoothies, mini facials, and soothing yoga classes between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on April 15 — all free of charge. Stop in any time throughout the day, prove you're at least 18 years old, and forget about Uncle Sam for a little while. You may not break even on your taxes, but at least you'll reach mental equilibrium for the day. For more information, visit www.theeq.com.

Enjoy if you can!

Free Iced Coffee Latte

Cold Stone Creamery isn't just ice cream anymore! No sir! Monday, April 20th from 12-5pm get a free iced coffee latte! Choose between 5 flavors, too!

*Milk Caramel Latte

*Raspberry Truffle Mocha Latte

*Rich Mocha Latte

*Vanilla Creme Latte

*Sweet Cream Latte

For more information visit: www.coldstonecreamery.com/promos/coffee

Enjoy!

Free Cookies

I heard on the radio this morning that Subway is giving away free cookies on Wednesday, April 15th with no purchase necessary! Go get yourself some! Nom nom nom

Sel De La Terre Bazaar

Sel De La Terre is having an open french marketplace TOMORROW (April 13th)

Tickets are only $1 and there will be merchants, food, games, and adult beverages to round out their first industry night in their new digs!

Doors open at 10pm and I hear advance ticket purchase is not required so head on down to 774 Boylston Street to join in on the party!

Tasca Restaurant One Week Only - Stimulus Menu

Monday April 13th - Thursday April 16th only!

The appetite stimulus menu is $15 for a three course dinner - you choose one option in each course. To reserve, simply email (info@tascarestaurant.com) your reservation details, so that the hostess will know to offer you this preferred guest package on arrival. If you walk-in, simply ask for the menu - it is only being offered to preferred guests!

Choice of Appetizers
Tomato and fresh seafood chowder
Tartar of yellow fin tuna in a lime and cilantro vinaigrette with toasted sesame crisps
Cream of asparagus soup
Savory beef empanada in a green peppercorn sauce
Salmon cake with garden green salad in a charred tomato vinaigrette

Choice of Entrees (all come with seasonal vegetable / potato)
Foraged mushroom strogonoff over wide egg noodles with braised beef short-rib
Dijon mustard and fresh herb crusted roast tenderloin of pork with creamed spinach
Grilled beef top filet steak in red wine jus
Spinach and cheese stuffed ravioli tossed in a fresh tomato and basil sauce with roasted Mediterranean vegetables
Sangria and fresh herb braised lamb shank with root vegetables
Roast leg of duckling with savory red cabbage and apples in a blackberry sauce
Cajun rubbed filet of New England cod over creamed spinach

Choice of Desserts
Chilled chocolate mousse
Traditional Spanish Flan
Sherry and raisin bread pudding in a warm caramel sauce

Bare Leg Season

With bare-leg season just around the corner, we’re definitely in the market for a new fitness routine. And of course, we’re never not in the market for free facials and cocktails, so we cleared our calendars when we heard that the Movement Center of Boston (38 Newbury Street, Boston, 617.723.8090) is teaming up with Bella Sante Spa for a “Beauty from Within” fitness and beauty event. Tomorrow night from 7 to 9 p.m., enjoy mini facials and massages as well as demonstrations of Gyrotonic (the new fitness craze that incorporates movement principles from yoga, dance, gymnastics, swimming, and tai-chi) from the pros. Plus, Burton’s Grill will be providing complimentary cocktails and gluten-free bites for guests — hey, nothing wrong with a little indulgence if it gets you to the gym, right? The event is free but RSVP only, so make sure you e-mail info@movementcenterofboston.com before you head over

Green Monster Tickets

For Sox fans, it doesn’t get any better than Opening Day at Fenway: the franks, the fanatics, the … nosebleed seats? Well, Game On! (4 Yawkey Way, Boston, 617.536.1029) is ready to make all your Green Monster dreams come true. During every away game of the season, the Fenway sports bar will be giving out a pair of Green Monster tickets for the next home game. All you need to do is order an appetizer or entrée while watching an away game on one of their 90 high-def TVs to get your name entered in the raffle; during the fifth inning, a lucky diner will score the most coveted seats in the entire park. And don’t get discouraged: Game On! will award 81 pairs of tickets throughout the whole season, so you have plenty of chances to be the envy of all of Red Sox Nation.

Pre-Marathon Carbo Load

Sunday, April 19th Ivy Restaurant is serving up bottomless spaghetti and meatballs for $16! So, whether you're needing to fuel up for a 26.2 mile race, or you just want a night out where someone does the cooking for you... Ivy is a good place to go!

Also, in addition to the bottomless spaghetti and meatball deal, Ivy regularly has $26 bottles of wine... and I can speak from experience that they are mmm mmm good.

Kohl's Shopping Pass

I don't shop at Kohl's... but someone forwarded this onto me, and I thought I'd forward it onto y'all. April 9-11th enjoy discounts with a pass.... I tried to upload it to this blog but it wouldn't let me... so if you're interested, let me know and I'll email it to you!

Sunday = Funday = Free Tacos

In addition to their 1/2 priced appetizers offer (M-Th from 4-7pm in the bar)... Cactus Club also has FREE (yes, you heard me... FREE - an appropriate and loved 4-letter F word) tacos on Sunday nights from 10-midnight. What would you like with your margarita? Oh.. free tacos please!!!!

2-2-2

West Side Kitchen on West Broadway in Southie has a 2-2-2 special:

2 Eggs

2 Pancakes

2 Bacon

2 Sausage

All for $3.22 before 9am (a bit early for me, but you early birds could enjoy and take advantage of the deal!)

Sephora: Free Eyeliner

Free Tarte eye pencil in black with any online purchase of Natural & Organic products. Eyeliner is an $18 value. To receive, simply type in the code "Tarte" at checkout.

1 cent Apps and $1 Entrees at Friday's

Print out the above coupon, and enjoy a 1 cent appetizer, and a $1 entree!

You must purchase a drink at the bar to get a 1 cent app, and must purchase another entree to get one for $1. From what I can see, those are the only "catches" to this Friday's deal.

Community Yoga Classes - $5 each

Five classes each week that cost only $5 cash for drop-ins --- how can that be anything other than the most economical yoga class you can find in Boston?!

Classes are 90 minutes long and are taught by trained teachers at the Back Bay Yoga Studio.

Please visit their website for class times and more details: http://www.backbayyoga.com/events.html#community

NFT 2009 Release Party

It's time for a little Not For Tourists (NFT) get down in Beantown. Or should we say in The People's Republic of Cambridge in beautiful Harvard Square at the Hong Kong Lounge. Come on out to meet real life NFT writers and editors and let us know what you love (or hate) about NFT.

They'll be passing out free 2009 NFT Guides to Boston and serving up complimentary food and adult beverages.

When: TODAY - Friday March 20, 6 pm
Where: Hong Kong Lounge, 1238 Mass Ave
What: Free Stuff! Complimentary Food and Drink! (while supplies last)

Come on out!

After Work Party at McFaddens - March 27th

I won an after work party!

Friday, March 27th from 6-8pm come and join me for an after work party! There is no limit on the number of people I'm allowed to invite, so I'm inviting all of you... and you can invite all your friends too! Let's make it one big party.

Here's the deal:You get $3 drink specials between 6-8pm! Domestic beers, house wine, and house mix drinks (ask your bartender to make sure what you're getting is the $3 special).So... come one, come all.

I'm supposed to get some kind of email coming up about confirmation and what not, so any additional details I'll post here.

Go Loco at Zocalo Happy Hour

Ok boys and girls... another happy hour special! At Zocalo in Brighton during happy hour (5-7pm) M-F you are able to enjoy FREE Mexican Appetizers when you purchase a pitcher of Sangria.

Where to find them:

1414 Commonwealth Ave

Brighton, MA 02135

www.zocalobrighton.com

617-277-5700

Enjoy!

You Could Be A Reality Star

A list that I subscribe to was recently contacted by ABC Media Productions to help get the word out about an exciting opportunity for single, fabulous women in the Boston area. They're looking for women ages 25-40 who are successful in every aspect of their life except one... finding love.
If you meet that criteria, try out for a new reality TV show, one that will give you a chance to jump into a different life in a different part of the country to potentially meet the man of your dreams. Think of the movie "The Holiday" with Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet!
You'll enjoy a romantic adventure completely planned and organized just for you. They'll provide the new city, the new digs, the new guys, even the plane ticket. You just have to believe in love and get on board.

To apply, email holidatecasting@yahoo.com with your name, age, profession and a few recent photos of yourself.

Makeup Mega Sales

NYX currently has three 80% off mega sales going on... check out their website:

http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/Main_Pages/Sale.htm

Kick Ass Cupcakes

Cupcakes are more than just "tiny cakes" they are one of the desserts that many companies have decided to make their speciality. You know it's true... Magnolia's in NYC, Sweet in the Back Bay, Sweet Tooth in Dorchester, etc. Well, now in Davis Square via a company who named themselves "Kick Ass Cupcakes" comes the ultimate cupcake - a cream-stuffed, vanilla cupcake, dipped in sweet batter, and then deep fried to order. Wow. Where do you get this Kick Ass cupcake?! Davis Square... and for less than $5 too!

Location: 378 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA

Website: www.kickasscupcakes.com

Chains Keeping Change In Your Pocket

I'm not going to add these to the long list of local Boston restaurants that are offering recession deals, but I thought I would let you all know about two chain restaurants that are offering some specials right now.

The first is Texas Roadhouse. They are offering an Early Dine for $7.99 special M-Th and you can choose between 10 dinners:

1) 6 oz Serloin Steak

2) 10 oz Roadkill Chopped Steak

3) Grilled BBQ Chicken

4) Country Fried Chicken

5) Chicken Critters Dinner

6) Pulled Pork Dinner

7) Grilled Pork Chop (single)

8) Chicken Caesar Salad

9) Grilled Chicken Salad

10) Chicken Critter Salad

The second is Applebees. They are offering a 2 for $20 deal. Appetizer, and two entrees for $20. My roommate and I took advantage of this tonight and it was a great deal. Everything is normal sized, not smaller portions to work into the special. The only thing (which is expected for this kind of a promo) there are NO substitutions.

Appetizers to choose from:

Mozzarella Sticks

Boneless Buffalo Wings

Crunchy Onion Rings

Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Entrees to choose from:

7 oz house serloin

Crispy Shrimp

Bacon Cheeseburger

Three cheese chicken penne

Oriental Chicken Salad

Riblet Basket

Fiesta Lime Chicken

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Chicken Fingers Basket

Taste of the South End

Ok, so this sure isn't a cheap deal by any means of the word "cheap" but it is an event finding that you may not have heard of. Taste of the South End - 45 South End Restaurants ... and it's going on TOMORROW. You can still get tickets, $95 for regular admission and $150 for VIP. Ticket includes all you can eat sampling from the 45 restaurants, along with complimentary wine and cocktails. VIP tickets grant you early admission, VIP lounge during event, and post-event party at the Beehive.

All the details can be found here:

http://www.aac.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Events_Taste

Slow on the findings...

So I haven't been able to find much in the way of deals to pass on to you guys in the past few days... if anyone has found something they'd like to share, please let me know!

Also, I've deleted the posting about FELT's deal that is going on, because I cannot promote a company that portrayed blatant discrimination. For details please see my Yelp review: http://www.yelp.com/biz/felt-boston#hrid:CEslTXGys0SQYM0pi4Bwtw

March Meal Deals

Starting tomorrow, March 7th, get the most bang for your dining dollar. Courtesy of Phantom Gourmet, enjoy the following meal deals:

You must reference Phantom Gourmet March Meal Deal for discounts

Biagio - Free eggplant Rollatini app per table with dinner
Carl's - Buy two cheesesteaks get a free burrito
Emma's - Double the meat on any sandwich for $3
Finz - 1/2 doezen oysters and a glass of champagne for $12
Fresh Catch - Add any lobster tail to any entree for $5
Fudruckers - 1/3lb burger, fries & soda for $4.99
Grubhub.com - $10 off your first order (grubhub.com/phantom)
Halfway Cafe - Steak tips or turkey tips & side for $8.99
Midwest Grill - Brazilian BBQ, exotic drink & flan for $23.95
When Pigs Fly - Bread pudding cake for $3 with purchase of bread
Salsa's Mexican - Grande Sampler for 2 - $9.95
Spike's - Buy 14 wings get a hot dog free
Summer Shack - Free lobster upgrade from 1.5lbs to 2lbs (Cbridge & Bos)

Free Chipotle in Marlborough, MA

I love Chipotle... yes I do! I love Chipotle... how about you?!

If you like the big over stuffed yummy goodness that is known as Chipotle... and you live west of Boston near Marlborough, MA... then you'll be happy to know today is FREE BURRITO DAY!

To celebrate this location opening, they are having free burrito day until 8pm tonight (March 5th). No strings attached... show up, wait in line, and get your burrito.

Info:
237 Boston Post Road WestMarlborough, MA 01752
508-480-8412 (phone)

Need To Call Overseas?

Need to call overseas? Some people use calling cards, some use Skype... my friend with the international significant other swears by rebtel.com and says sometimes you can even use it for FREE. Check it out if your fingers are itching to dial the international digits.

Wednesday Night = Free Girls Night Out

Have you heard of Shecky's Girls Night Out?! If you haven't... have you been living under a rock?! I always see advertisements for this on various different event websites. Normally, a ticket will run you about $20, and if you want the goodie bag (which I have heard is really good) then it will cost you $30 or so. Well... did you know you can get the general admission for FREE by becoming a Shecky's insider?! YOU CAN!

Go to this address: http://girlsnightout.sheckys.com/boston/spring2009/default.asp?rf and free admission is YOURS! (Wednesday only)

Magical Monday's And More Restaurant Deals

I stumbled upon some more restaurant deals, and will be adding them to my original post. However, to ensure you see these new additions, I'm outlining them here for you as well!

Magical Monday's at Sel de la Terre - Every Monday in the Back Bay location from 5-7PM in the downstairs bar: $1 Oysters, Charcuterie, and Beers.

McCormick and Schmick's - Daily happy hour deals. Offers and prices vary by day and location, but can be as low as $1.95 for a cheeseburger & fries, or up to $4.95 for some Kobe Beef sliders.

If you ever find deals that you want to share, please send them my way!

Free Meal Is Never Really Free... Or Is It?!

According to some Boston tweeters, UBurger is giving away free burgers, fries, and soda on Thursday to celebrate their new location at 1022 Comm Ave from 5:30-8PM. As with any free meal, I think the catch will be the line you have to wait in to get the goods. Go with friends, get there early, and I think you'll enjoy.

Everyone Deserves Some Pampering

Everyone deserves to be pampered now and then. I don't know about you, but one of the ways that I always liked to be pampered is by getting my hair done. As my wallet goes longer and longer without additional funds being added... my hair goes longer and longer without a trim or coloring. Massages? I sucker... I mean... ask my friends nicely to give me one. My nails?! Ugh, don't ask... Well, I may not have to suffer anymore. A friend of mine, knowing I'm always looking for the best deals, sent me a link today that might be beneficial for you. I cannot vouch for the quality of OMI Salon and Spa, but it has a 4 star average rating on Yelp.com.

If you're interested in the deals, but want to read some reviews first go here: http://tinyurl.com/bdpl5n

Here are the specials in a nutshell:

$20 haircuts

$10 manicures

$15 pedicures

Sunless tanning = Buy 3 get the 4th free

$50 partial foils

Massages = Buy one get one 1/2 off

$250 hair extensions plus cost of hair

Please visit their website outlining restrictions: http://www.omisalons.com/699.html

Wine & Food Phest by Phantom Gourmet

If you're a "phan" of Phantom Gourmet, you may want to check out their Wine & Food Phest (May 2nd @ Bayside Expo Center). Granted, it can be on the expensive side ($40 at the event if available... or $30 in advance) - however... for the first 1,000 tickets purchased by March 31st -- it's only $20. That's basically 1/2 off people. So, if you have a little bit of extra cash in your pocket, and want to sample 30 wines and 30 foods... go to www.phantomgourmet.com and buy your tickets now for the $20 deal!

Miss March - Free Movie

Any interest in seeing the movie "Miss March" ?? Well... you can see it tomorrow for FREE if you print out this pass. It hits theaters Friday, March 13th, so take advantage of the free screening and FREE price if you can.

Arrive around 5pm to the AMC Loews Boston Common 19.

Recession Menu Deals

Everyone is counting their pennies these days. What is one of the first things that people cut out of their spending habits? Going out to eat. It's a luxury - let's face it. We all love it, but when you're dropping $20 at a minimum for meals that you can (sometimes) make at home -- what is the point? I've started inviting friends over for dinner. It's cheap, it's fun, and I get to try out new recipes. That being said, however, I am a foodie at heart. I love going out to eat... but my wallet gets mad at me when I do. Enter Recession Menu Deals. My savior! (And now yours too!) One disclaimer I will say -- I haven't gone to/checked on all of these -- so please call or do some double checking before you go!

Anytime menu deals: (Available everyday or M-F)

28 Degrees - $1 Island Creek Oysters (5-7PM)

33 Restaurant & Lounge - 3 courses for $33

606 Congress - $25 for 3 course prix-fixe (includes glass of wine)

Bambara - Express Power Lunch: $14 for 3 courses (30 minutes)*

   5-for-5: Pick from 5 apps for $5 during Happy Hour*

Bella Luna - $5 appetizers

Clio - $49 for 3 courses*

Eclano Restaurant - $6 Homemade Italian Take Out (Starts 5PM)

EVOO - 3 courses for $35 ($50 w/ wine)

Fleming's Steakhouse - 3 course menu $39.95 & $1.95 bar specials*

Great Bay - 3 courses for $35 (M-Sa)

      Sand Dollar Menu $1, $5, $10 apps*

Grendel's Den - 1/2 price menu 5-7:30PM (M-Sa)

Hamersley's Bistro - $40 for 3 courses

Jacob Wirth - "Of The Day" menu $9.95 until 4pm

L'Espalier - $24 for 3 courses at lunch

Lineage - $1 oysters at the bar (5-7PM)

Living Room - Appetizers 1/2 price (4-7PM)

Locke Ober - $25 lunch (11:30AM-2:30PM)

Masa - 50 cent tapas (5-7PM) & $5 pitchers of sangria (bar only)

 McCormick & Schmick's - Happy Hour Deals $1.95+ (vary by location)

 Metropolis - Nothing over $20 on the menu

Mistral - small-plate menu with discounted bar bites

Morton's Back Bay/Seaport - Bar Bites Menu $5 during "Power Hour"*

        Power Hour = 5-6:30PM & 9:30-11PM

Radius - 3 courses for $45

Red Sky - 1/2 price apps (4-6PM) & soup/salad/sammie - $6

Tapeo - $5 tapas @ bar 5-7PM (M-F) & 12-7PM (Sa & Su)

Temple Bar - Nothing over $12

Townsends - Economic Relief Fund Program - $15/person (5-7PM)*

Choose an app & an entree. Add bottle of wine of the week for $15

Union Bar & Grille - free bar bites (5:30-7PM)

Day of the week menu deals:

 

Monday:

All Seasons Table - Buy One Get One (BOGO) Free Appetizer (5-7PM)

Ashmont Grill - Monday Night Wine Club - 4 courses for $30

B&G Oysters - Lobster small plates $6-12 (Jan-March)

Da Vinci - $29 for 3 courses

Estragon - $1 tapas (5:30PM till they're gone)

Jacob Wirth - 1/4 lb burger & Bud Light - $5 (Until 2PM)

Legal Sea Foods - 6 oysters for $6 (3-6PM)

L'Espalier - 4 courses with wine - $60

Metropolitan Club - Burger Night - 3 burgers $4.99 ea

Milky Way - $7 all you can eat pizza buffet

Myers + Chang - "Cheap Date Night" - $40/couple

Navy Yard Bistro - $12 Meatloaf & sides

Noir - soup/salad/sammies/apps/flatbread pizza under $5 (5-9PM)

Olives - $35 for 3 courses

Red Rock Bistro - $1 bar snacks

Rialto - $1 oysters

 Sel de la Terre - $1 oysters/charcuterie/beer (5-7PM dstairs - Bk Bay)

  Sibling Rivalry - Fight Night - $35 for 3 courses (2 chefs battle)

Small Plates - Happy Tappy Hour - $5 (5-6PM)

Stella - 1/2 price wine bottles

Uni - all you can eat maki for $32

 

Tuesday:

51 Lincoln - 3 courses $33

All Seasons Table - BOGO Free Appetizer (5-7PM)

Da Vinci - $29 for 3 courses

Estragon - $1 tapas (5:30PM till they're gone)

Jacob Wirth - 1/4 lb burger & Bud Light - $5 (Until 2PM)

La Verdad - $1 Tacos

Legal Sea Foods - 6 oysters for $6 (3-6PM)

L'Espalier - 4 cheesy courses with wine - $68

Match Burgers & Martinis - $1 Mini Burgers (5-10PM - Beef only)

Myers + Chang - "Cheap Date Night" - $40/couple

Noir - soup/salad/sammies/apps/flatbread pizza under $5 (5-9PM)

Olives - $35 for 3 courses

Tremont 647 - $2 Tacos

Sage - $35 for 3 courses

Small Plates - Happy Tappy Hour - $5 (4-6PM)

 

Wednesday:

51 Lincoln - 3 courses $33

All Seasons Table - BOGO Free Appetizer (5-7PM)

Estragon - $1 tapas (5:30PM till they're gone)

Green Street - $4 for 5 taco selections

Jacob Wirth - 1/4 lb burger & Bud Light - $5 (Until 2PM)

Legal Sea Foods - 6 oysters for $6 (3-6PM)

Noir - soup/salad/sammies/apps/flatbread pizza under $5 (5-9PM)

Olives - $35 for 3 courses

Sage - $35 for 3 courses

Small Plates - Happy Tappy Hour - $5 (4-6PM)

 

Thursday:

51 Lincoln - 3 courses $33

Estragon - $1 tapas (5:30PM till they're gone)

Match - $5 Entrees**

Jacob Wirth - 1/4 lb burger & Bud Light - $5 (Until 2PM)

La Verdad - $3 chalkboard menu (4-7PM)

Legal Sea Foods - 6 oysters for $6 (3-6PM)

Noir - soup/salad/sammies/apps/flatbread pizza under $5 (5-9PM)

Olives - $35 for 3 courses

Sage - $35 for 3 courses

Small Plates - Happy Tappy Hour - $5 (4-6PM)

Friday:

Jacob Wirth - 2 hot dogs w/ FF & soda/Bud Light $8.95 (until 4PM)

Sage - $35 for 3 courses

Summer Winter - $35 for 3 course Date Night Menu

 

Saturday:

Aquitaine - $9.95 prix-fixe brunch (all day)

Masa - $7.95 brunch (all day) - includes coffee/tea & cornbread

Union Bar & Grille - $9.95 prix-fixe brunch (all day)

Sunday:

Aquitaine - $9.95 prix-fixe brunch (10-11AM only)

B&G Oysters - Oyster small plates $3-12 (Jan - March)

Beacon Hill Bistro - Fondue with accompaniments $26 per pot

Catch - 3 cours supper $38

KO Prime - All You Can Eat Prime Rib Roast - $24.95

Masa - $7.95 brunch (10:30-11:30AM) - includes same as Sat

Myers + Chang - "Cheap Date Night" - $40/couple

Navy Yard Bistro - $12 Meatloaf & sides

Olives - $35 for 3 courses

Rendezvous - $38 for 3 courses

Rialto - $20 roasts

Rocca - $22 for 3 course dinner

Sage - $22 for 3 course dinner

Sel de la Terre - $45 for 4 course dinner

Small Plates - Happy Tappy Hour - $5 (5-6PM)

Tasca - $21.95 for 3 course menu

Tremont 647 - $22.50 for 3 course vegan dinners

Union Bar & Grille - $9.95 prix-fixe brunch (10-11AM)

*M-F

**Ladies Only

If you would like to try another restaurant that's not on this list, before you go you may want to check www.restaurant.com. They have gift certificates you can purchase for less than they're worth, and if you sign up (free) they will email you discount codes! I've gotten $25 gift certificates for $2 (normally $10).

Getting this thing started

Upon the recommendation of a friend, I have decided to start a blog... but it's not for me... it's for you. I love to network, and I am constantly finding deals/events that I pass onto my friends to enjoy, and I personally take advantage of them whenever possible. This blog takes that one step further. Rather than only emailing these findings to my friends, I'm putting them on here for anyone to find and take advantage of the deals!

I live in Boston, so obviously that is going to be where a majority of my random findings derive from. However, if I find something in other areas... I'll put that on here too. Who knows, maybe you'll take a trip and can take advantage of my random finds.

So... there you go... check back and let me know if you have suggestions on how I can make this better!