Saving 101 Dining on a Dime: Dinner and a Movie Combos, and More Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Written by Mint.com Published Dec 17, 2010 2 min read Advertising Disclosure The views expressed on this blog are those of the bloggers, and not necessarily those of Intuit. Third-party blogger may have received compensation for their time and services. Click here to read full disclosure on third-party bloggers. This blog does not provide legal, financial, accounting or tax advice. The content on this blog is "as is" and carries no warranties. Intuit does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of the content on this blog. After 20 days, comments are closed on posts. Intuit may, but has no obligation to, monitor comments. Comments that include profanity or abusive language will not be posted. Click here to read full Terms of Service. 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. Previous Post Need a Last-Minute Gift? How About an App? Next Post Mint Roundup: Your End of Year Money Moves Written by Mint.com More from Mint.com Browse Related Articles Mint App News Intuit Credit Karma welcomes all Minters! Retirement 101 5 Things the SECURE 2.0 Act changes about retirement Home Buying 101 What Are Homeowners Association (HOA) Fees and What Do … Financial Planning What Are Tax Deductions and Credits? 20 Ways To Save on… Financial Planning What Is Income Tax and How Is It Calculated? Investing 101 The 15 Best Investments for 2023 Investing 101 How To Buy Stocks: A Beginner’s Guide Investing 101 What Is Real Estate Wholesaling? Life What Is A Brushing Scam? Financial Planning WTFinance: Annuities vs Life Insurance
