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Dining on a Dime: Free Bagels, Veggies and Other Deals

Written by Mint.com
Published Jan 21, 2011
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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 bagels, veggies for kids, Chinese New Year promotions and big-city restaurant weeks, among other deals.

1. Bruegger’s

Get three free bagels on Feb. 8 — National Bagel Day — in exchange for taking a sh ort survey.

2. Jenni’s Noodle House

Get free vegetables with the purchase of a kids’ meal at this Houston restaurant, as part of a new special.

3. Del Taco

Use a print out coupon to get a free taco deluxe with any purchase. Participating locations only. Good through Jan. 27.

4. Queen Sushi

The Glenside, Penn. restaurant will offer a 10% discount on checks of $30 or more through Feb. 4, in honor Chinese New Year.

5. Rubio’s

EatDrinkDeals.com spotted a print out coupon good for a free BBQ taco with any burrito purchase. A separate coupon offers $1 off a BBQ bowl. Participating locations only. Good through Feb. 6.

6. NYC Restaurant Week

From Jan. 24 through Feb. 6, participating restaurants are offering three-course lunches for $24.07 and three-course dinners for $35.

7. T.G.I. Friday’s

Save 20% on your dine-in food purchase with a print out coupon. Participating locations only. Expires Jan. 27.

8. Sea Change

Get a special three-course meal for $30 at the Minneapolis restaurant through Jan. 31.

9. Denny’s

RestaurantCouponsandDeals.com spotted a 20% off print out coupon. Participating locations only. Good through Jan. 31.

10. Washington, D.C. Winter Restaurant Week

Through Jan. 23, participating restaurants will offer three-course lunches for $20.11 and three-course dinners for $35.11.

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.