All our biggest celebrations are punctuated with food. (’Eat and be merry‘ as they say!)

Know someone who’s always slaving away in the kitchen preparing something scrumptious? Give them a break, and treat them to a delectable meal where they’ll only have to lift a finger to pick up the fork.

Quick! Use the free Restaurant.com coupons by December 25 to get the following amazing deals:

• 80% off Dinner of the Month Club
• 80% off $25 Gift Certificates (Now Just $2!)

Tickle their fancy by tickling their taste buds! They’ll get to choose from a buffet of restaurants – over 13,000 restaurants nationwide. And those restaurants offer a wide range of cuisine from domestic favorites to international delights. It won’t be hard to appease even finicky palates.

Put down that Christmas-themed silk tie. Don’t get those elf slippers, either! Head to Restaurant.com today, and give a gift they’ll truly appreciate.

When my brother was younger, he was the food Houdini. See what’s on his plate? Blink and it’s all gone en route to face its fate – stomach acid. Then we’d clear the table and he’d come up with excuses to not wash dishes. But to his disappointment, my parents weren’t so easily fooled.

Now you don’t need to come up with any elaborate stories for why you can’t clean up afterwards. (Save the story of how your left arm was injured from saving that little old lady from the dog with rabies for another time.)

Enjoy fine dining outside, and save money when you shop with free Restaurant.com coupons until September 21 for:

• 60% off $25 Gift Certificates (Now Just $4!)
• 60% off Dinner of the Month Club Purchase
  

They make the perfect anytime presents and are suitable for any recipient. Who doesn’t love having someone else prepare them delicious food?

Or treat yourself (because you deserve it!). Redeem gift certificates at local restaurants and enjoy cuisine from all over the globe including:

• Ethiopian meals
• Thai dishes
• Chinese dim sum
• Southern soul food

When you purchase Restaurant.com gift certificates or become a Dinner of the Month Club member, you can put down that dish sponge and turn off the tap. A meal without the clean-up is the tastiest, don’t you agree?

Nothing’s easier to whip up than couscous except maybe toast, right? Boil water or vegetable broth, remove from heat, pour in couscous, cover, wait 5 minutes, and fluff with a fork. But hand me the crown because somehow I managed to goof up royally.

While I advocate cooking for yourself, sometimes eating out is the way to go, especially when you’re tired. Go on, and pamper yourself with succulent dishes that only a professional chef can expertly prepare.

Allow me to help out the ole finances with these 2 free Restaurant.com coupons valid until July 28:

• 80% off $25 Gift Certificates (Now Just $2!)
• 80% off Your Dinner of the Month Club Purchase

They make excellent corporate gifts, birthday presents, and anytime surprises!

With the prices so low for a limited time only, consider grabbing restaurant gift certificates and dinner-of-the-month club memberships for your family, friends, and (of course) yourself from Restaurant.com today!

It’s played host to visiting presidents, some of the largest conferences in Canada and even Canadian Idol.  The Metro Toronto Convention Centre and its 600,000 square feet of space draw the biggest and most influential events in the city.

Keep transportation costs low for your next trip to Toronto’s premier convention facilities.  Book a Toronto hotel near the convention centre and be within walking distance!

Get the guaranteed lowest rate online for your stay when you make your reservations through Orbitz.  Take an additional 10% off the cost of your stay with Orbitz coupons.

Fairmont Royal York Toronto

• Luxurious accommodations in an upscale setting
• 5 restaurants & 4 lounges on-site
• Business centre open until 10 PM most nights with full office services
• Indoor lap pool, saunas, steam rooms & fitness facilities

InterContinental Toronto Centre

• Only hotel in the city directly connected to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre
• 24-hour business centre, fitness centre & room service available
• Select rooms feature views of Lake Ontario
• In-room amenities include coffeemaker, minibar, oversized desk & individual climate control

Radisson Hotel Admiral Toronto Harbourfront

• Boutique-style hotel with stunning views of the Toronto Harbour
• All rooms feature on-demand movies, coffeemaker, laundry service & complimentary wireless internet
• Restaurant & patio with outdoor pool overlooking Lake Ontario
• On-site spa with full range of treatments

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Summerlicious (July 3 to 19)

For two weeks every summer, Toronto’s swankiest and most exclusive restaurants offer low-cost prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner.  This event opens up the city’s finest cuisine to everyone, so make your reservations and look forward to an unbelievable meal.

But even if you miss out on Summerlicious, don’t despair – you can always look to score a low-priced meal at some of the top restaurants across the US.  Check out Restaurant.com for the top eateries near your city and then save up to 60% on your next meal by getting $25 dining certificates for just $10 with Restaurant.com coupons!

Chicago may be the Windy City, but that air blows pretty hot in the summertime.  Booking a Chicago hotel with pool makes your vacation a whole lot better.  After all, what’s better after a long day of sightseeing than a relaxing dip in the pool?

Be sure that you’re getting the deep dish of hotel deals by making your reservations through Orbitz, where you always land the guaranteed lowest rate online.  Plus, take an additional 10% off the cost of your stay with Orbitz coupons!

Four Points by Sheraton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

• Indoor pool & whirlpool located in a lush tropical-style sunroom
• Rooms include microwave, coffeemaker & individual climate control
• Select accommodations feature balconies & whirlpools
• Located just 1 block from the Magnificent Mile

Homewood Suites Chicago Downtown

• 2-room suites with a fully-equipped kitchen for ideal family accommodations
• 19th-floor indoor heated pool with stunning views of downtown Chicago
• Grocery & dish washing services available free of charge
• Steps from the Magnificent Mile & the famed River North neighborhood

InterContinental Chicago

• Guestrooms mimic 1920’s elegance with modern touches & views of the city or lake
• Junior Olympic-sized indoor heated pool with classic Gilded Age-style decor
• 3 on-site restaurants & lounges
• Located directly on the Magnificent Mile & a short walk from Navy Pier

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Taste of Chicago 2009 (June 26 to July 5)

Join millions of hungry locals and visitors for the biggest food festival in the world!  Drop by Grant Park to sample local favorites like deep dish pizza and Chicago hot dogs, but be sure to save room for the hundreds of other diverse dishes.  And while you’re digesting, take in live music, a film or even a fireworks display.

But even if you miss the Taste of Chicago, you can still enjoy the culinary cornucopia that the city has to offer.  Check out Restaurant.com and find gift certificates for a variety of Chi-Town eateries.  And with Restaurant.com coupons, you get $25 dining certificates for $10, so you save up to 60% on your meal!

hat do you plan to do on Memorial Day? How about saving some green? That’s always smart. Today I discovered a flood of great online deals, so instead of just presenting one or a few as usual, I’m going to pass a bunch onto you so you can really go crazy!

You and your wallet will enjoy the following:

Eat up These Deals

• Restaurant.com coupons for 80% off $25 Gift Certificates & Dinner of the Month Club Purchase until May 31

Savings Go Long…Real Long!

• NFL Shop coupons for 15% off sitewide until May 25

Climb the Corporate Ladder

• Total Training coupons for an extra 30% off sitewide until May 27

Make It Snappy

• Kodak coupons for 15% off storewide until May 31

Have a great Memorial Day weekend, everyone!

For history buffs, San Fran is a dream come true.  Ever since the California Gold Rush, the City by the Bay has been a major player on the West Coast.  Discover more than 150 years of history as you walk the downtown streets.

Get a more direct glimpse into the city’s past by staying at a historic hotel in San Francisco.  Save on your stay by booking through Orbitz, where you always land the guaranteed lowest rate online.  And take an additional 10% off the cost of your stay with Orbitz coupons!

The Fairmont San Francisco

• Built just one year after the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
• Rooms offer city or harbor views
• Modern touches include flat-screen TVs & MP3 docking stations
• Located at the top of Nob Hill

Hotel Whitcomb San Francisco

• Served as City Hall in post-earthquake San Francisco from 1912 to 1915
• Warm, inviting ambiance of a boutique hotel
• Rooms feature movies, spa-style bath amenities & free wireless internet access
• SoMa hotel across from the world-famous Orpheum Theater

Westin St. Francis San Francisco

• Opened its doors in 1904, then re-opened in 1907 following the 1906 earthquake & fire
• Main Historic Building rooms feature lavish turn-of-the-century decor
• On-site spa with full treatment packages available
• Union Square location close to shopping, restaurants & theaters

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Carnaval San Francisco 2009 (May 23rd & 24th)

After spending some time tracing San Francisco’s past, why not discover where it’s headed?  At the 2009 Carnaval, San Fran’s multiethnic communities come out together to celebrate the city, its history and its future!  Watch the parade, see live performances and more.

The perfect way to end a day celebrating San Francisco’s cultural diversity is a dinner at one of its ethnic restaurants.  Save on your meal thanks to Restaurant.com.  Check out each neighborhood’s restaurants, find one you like, and get 70% off $25 gift certificates with Restaurant.com coupons!

Holy huckleberries! Being a savings superhero sure is hard work. From the crack of dawn, I awake, put on my rubber suit, and then scour the Earth for high prices that need some sound discipline. (They fear my awesome kung-fu skills.) What’s left behind are the deepest discounts for law-abiding citizens like yourself.

If there was ever a time to be frugal, it’s now. Check out the free Restaurant.com coupons until February 28 for deals that pack more punch than a violent comic book:

• 80% off $25 Gift Certificates (Now Just $2)
• 80% off Dinner of the Month Club Purchase

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve surprised Batman and Wonder Woman with Restaurant.com gift certificates. They absolutely loved them because with their busy schedules, they rarely get a chance to cook their own meals.

Pamper your family and friends to these:

• Indian dishes
• Moroccan meals
• Korean barbecues
• Greek souvlaki
• Chinese stir fries
• And so much more!

Uh oh! Looks like the Atomica Alarm has gone off yet again – I need to attend to that. Seems like there is another Value Villain who needs to be taught a lesson. Until next time, stay frugal!