Tax Day food and drink specials

Here are some Tax day specials, I have highlighted the ones pertaining to Chicagoland

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Cinnabon
The deal: All Cinnabon restaurants are giving away a free order of Cinnabites to each customer.

Maggie Moo's
The deal: At participating Maggie Moo's, get one free single-scoop ice cream cone.

Taco del Mar
The deal: Receive a free taco voucher via e-mail after filling out this form. The printable coupon must be presented in person at Taco del Mar to receive your free taco.

Energy Kitchen
The deal: From the hours of 12 pm until 2 pm, receive a free lunch from Energy Kitchen (New York City only) when you purchase a beverage.

Chick-fil-A
The deal: At participating locations, hold on to your receipt tomorrow and return before April 30th to receive the same meal for free. (Contact your local store to find out if they're participating.)

McDonald's
The deal: Baltimore-area McDonald's locations will give away free small McCafes or medium iced McCafe Coffees throughout the day. Plus, starting at noon, McDonald's will be giving away free McDonald's stamps at three post offices in Baltimore, Columbia, and Annapolis.

Discount offers:

McCormick & Schmick's
The deal: Participating restaurants will have a special $10.40 menu (entrées are usually priced at $15 to $20). Drinks will also be discounted, such as Sam Adams Deduction Draft. Plus, every customer will receive a $10.40 gift certificate for future visits.

Papa John's
The deal: Get a large cheese pizza with up to three toppings for $10.40 when you activate coupon code "1040" now through midnight on April 15th.

P.F. Chang's China Bistro
The deal: P.F. Chang's will cut 15% off your total food and drinks bill. Plus, participating restaurants will offer their Chang's for Two prix-fixe menu (a 4-course dinner for two) for $39.95.

T.G.I. Friday's
The deal: Receive a $5 Bonus Bites gift card for free when you spend $15 or more at T.G.I. Friday's. Or, receive a free $10 Bonus Bites gift card when you spend over $25. Plus, all day long members can earn double stripes on their purchases (spending $50 or more yields an $8 certificate).

Va Pensiero
The deal: Live in Evanston, IL? If so, head to Va Pensiero to drown away your sorrows with 15-cent gin or vodka martinis all night with the purchase of dinner.

Sambuca Cafe
The deal: In New York City only, Sambuca Cafe is offering 5-cent espressos and 10-cent cappuccinos from 4 pm to 7 pm on April 15th.

One if By Land Two if By Sea
The deal: Get 50% off your entire dinner (drinks included) when you mention "Family & Friends discount" at this New York City restaurant. Dinner starts at 5 pm and the last seating is at 11 pm. For reservations (which are still available), call 212-255-8649.

I had lunch at McCormick & Schmicks in Oakbrook (Promenade).today. I hadn’t been for about 6 months, chiefly because I was somewhat disappointed in my previous visit.

But because of their tax day special, I thought I would give them another try. Their tax day special was to offer some entrees (I think there were 6) for $10.40. In addition if you ordered one, you got a gift certificate for $10.40 for your next visit.

Even though there was nothing on their web site, this deal was restricted to patrons in the bar area only. I didn’t mind as that is where I like to sit. I had them put on the Sox game. But as I was near the server’s station, I over heard some servers complaining to the bartender. Evidently some in the dining area were upset as to not get the tax day special.

I asked the bartender for a recommendation from the special menu. Just them a waiter was walking by and he said the blackened chicken and pasta was very good.

So I had the house salad which I liked and the pasta. The pasta was served lukewarm and the chicken tasted and looked liked regular chicken. When I complained to the bartender the waiter (next to her) said they don’t really blacken the chicken, they just use a blackening spice in preparation. Later the first waiter came by so I mentioned this to him. He said that looking at my plate; it looked like they had forgotten to blacken it.

As this had taken a long time (they were crowded) I decided to take a pass rather than to complain for another dish. Oh, the pasta was way overcooked.

So I was disappointed again, but I guess I will give them one more chance; I do have the $10.40 coupon.

McCormick & Schmicks seems to have a good reputation, maybe it is just me.

D.

dodger wrote:
I asked the bartender for a recommendation from the special menu. Just them a waiter was walking by and he said the blackened chicken and pasta was very good.

So I had the house salad which I liked and the pasta. The pasta was served lukewarm and the chicken tasted and looked liked regular chicken. When I complained to the bartender the waiter (next to her) said they don’t really blacken the chicken, they just use a blackening spice in preparation. Later the first waiter came by so I mentioned this to him. He said that looking at my plate; it looked like they had forgotten to blacken it.

Oh, the pasta was way overcooked.

So I was disappointed again, but I guess I will give them one more chance; I do have the $10.40 coupon.

McCormick & Schmicks seems to have a good reputation, maybe it is just me.

D.

I was actually tempted to go here today, but opted out. I am curious what were the seafood items on he specials list?

I also dont know if McS has a good reputation or not, the food is just above Red Lobster quality in my book.

centerstage and metromix has a list of places for tax day eating specials:

Tasty Tax Relief:
http://www.centerstagechicago.com/lifes ... deals.html

http://chicago.metromix.com/bars-and-cl ... 80/content

>I was actually tempted to go here today, but opted out. I am curious what were the seafood items on he specials list?

Not sure I can remember them. There was Hickory North Carolina catfish (this stuck, I thought having the menu note the location was funny), fish & chips, I think one with salmon, and 1 or 2 others. You probably could give them a call, I don’t have their number.

I am sure the specials are available tonight. I forgot to mention, I had an excellent Finalandia martini there for $5.95.

D.