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FREE Fries on Fridays at McDonald’s

The Golden Arches have golden deals right now, including FREE fries on Fridays and 12 Days of Deals with a different freebie every day.   Every Friday, through December 31st, 2021, get a free medium order of fries with any $1 purchase, when your order through the App with Mobile Order & Pay. The chain’s self-proclaimed “World Famous Fries” are made with … [Read more...] about FREE Fries on Fridays at McDonald’s

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How to Get McDonald’s Mariah Carey Free Merchandise

McDonald's is offering customers 12 days of free food in December, and adding to the deal with free merchandise such as t-shirts and hats, all in partnership with superstar Mariah Carey. The 12 Days of Deals is a different free item each day from what's being called the Mariah Menu, with a $1 purchase, from Monday, Dec. 13 through Friday, Dec. 24. On two of those days … [Read more...] about How to Get McDonald’s Mariah Carey Free Merchandise

Santacon NYC 2021 is Sat., Dec. 11

SantaCon NYC returns this year to the streets and bars of NYC after a Pandemic Pause in 2020. The annual pub crawl generates funds for local charities, for toys and other gifts to the needy, along with generating some rowdy behavior in the streets and on the subways by participants dressed up in Santa suits. The yearly "nonsensical Santa Claus convention" is one of more … [Read more...] about Santacon NYC 2021 is Sat., Dec. 11

Get a Burger King Whopper for 37 Cents

The Whopper is turning 64, and to celebrate the anniversary, Burger King is turning prices back to the original 37 cents. It's a whopper of a deal — literally -  via the Burger King app or website, for two days only, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3 and 4. However, before making an order, customers need to be a member of the new Burger King Royal Perks loyalty program to … [Read more...] about Get a Burger King Whopper for 37 Cents

McDonald’s 12 Days of Free Food in December

McDonald's brings back its popular 12 Days of Deals in December with a different freebie each day, Dec. 13-24. This year's deals are in partnership with superstar Mariah Carey, and include her personal favorite, the Cheeseburger, plus customer favs Big Mac, Chicken McNuggets and other items. McDonald’s is even calling this year's 12 Days of Deals program the Mariah … [Read more...] about McDonald’s 12 Days of Free Food in December

Holiday Gift Card Bonus Deals at Restaurants & Retail Stores

If you are shopping this Cyber Weekend, gift cards are a great holiday gift when you aren't sure what to get somebody, including yourself.  Now is a great time to buy them, because of all the bonus deals. The extra savings make gift cards an easy and quick way to check off your holiday shopping list, while maximizing your holiday budget. Also, some restaurants and … [Read more...] about Holiday Gift Card Bonus Deals at Restaurants & Retail Stores

Thanksgiving To Go: Take-Out From Restaurant Chains

Don't want to cook?  Don't want to wash the dishes? These national restaurant chains are offering take-out and take-home Thanksgiving Dinners of turkey or ham with all the fixings, or a la carte sides and pies. Some chains have order deadlines this weekend, so order now, and verify whether pick-up is on Wednesday or Thursday. Some of these national chains also are … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving To Go: Take-Out From Restaurant Chains

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Free Online Cooking Classes for Hanukkah

Food is an important part of every holiday and family gathering.  Ramp up your Hanukkah celebrations with these FREE online cooking classes, including traditional recipes from around the world not exactly familiar here in NYC. Hanukkah begins at sundown on Sunday, Nov. 28, but the cooking classes begin this weekend.  Sign up now and get cooking. Monday, … [Read more...] about Free Online Cooking Classes for Hanukkah

NYC Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving Dinner

If you'd rather not cook, make reservations now at one of the locally-owned restaurants serving either a traditional Thanksgiving dinner or a non-traditional special menu. These NYC restaurants are serving holiday meals at prices that won't break the budget. Everything on our list is less than $85 for adults and $35 for kids - there's even one multi-course holiday dinner … [Read more...] about NYC Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving Recipes From Top Chefs & Restaurants

Here are three FREE Thanksgiving recipes to ad to your collection, and may even to your holiday table.  Pumpkin Lasagna is from a top NYC restaurant, Butternut Squash Farotto is  from a top NYC event caterer, and Cheddar Bay Biscuit Stuffing is from a national restaurant chain. Let's start with the stuffing. Red Lobster® is serving up a warm – and … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Recipes From Top Chefs & Restaurants