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The Jewish high holidays mean prayer and food. Upgrade your Rosh Hashonah and Yom Kippur tables and celebrate the start of the year 5787 with one or more of these FREE recipes. You don’t have to be Jewish to enjoy a flavorful pot roast or sweet dessert. Here are a combination of traditional recipes with
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Now that my hometown is back on top of the must visit destination list, here’s how to enjoy NYC on the cheap. Late summer and early fall is a great time to be in NYC, for Broadway Week 2-for-1 tickets, the San Gennero Festival, multiple FREE events commemorating the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, FREE Met
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There are great meal deals and new menu items at national restaurant and fast food chains every week, to help you stretch your strained budget. Including – Kids eat for $2.50 at Golden Corral, Olive Garden brings back the never-ending pasta bowl, Panera Bread adds pumpkin coffees and pastries, hot orange chicken returns to Panda
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Food is becoming an increasingly important part of the travel experience. New data shows restaurants are influencing where travelers go, where they stay and how they plan, with 61% of Americans having chosen a destination because of its food or restaurant scene. And I would add the craft beer scene and wineries and wine tours.
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Avoid the tourist traps and suburban mall chains and get native NYC vibe and flavor, along with value for your restaurant dollar, at these local choices, where celebrity-spotting is included on the menu.
One of the best things to do on a warm spring or summer day is a picnic in the park. Here are the best picnic spots in NYC’s Central Park, whether you bring your own food or purchase take-out at one of the local cafes, and the rules and restrictions for barbecuing or grilling.
Valentine’s Day 2026 features a diverse mix of restaurant deals, ranging from high-stakes luxury to playful, low-stress celebrations. Diners can enjoy heart-shaped pizzas and donuts, Valentine’s Day prix-fixe menus, and “experience-driven” dates like fast-food weddings and caviar pairings. Whether you’re searching for a romantic steakhouse dinner or a nostalgic “Love Castle” reservation, these Valentine’s Day
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See movies on the cheap at any AMC Theatres location in the USA for just $5 plus tax on Tuesdays. The AMC Discount Tuesdays deal also applies to some theater concessions, such as the “Cameo-size” popcorn and soft drink combo.
Sweet! Celebrate National Donut Day with FREE donuts from several national fast food and bakery chains, plus other goodies. Indulge in your favorite flavors and some great deals on the first Friday of June – June 6 this year – at participating locations while supplies last. Some deals require a purchase, others not. Here’s what
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For many parts of the USA, the arrival of the summer season means it’s time to dine outdoors. More than backyard grilling, new research shows Americans are seeking out restaurants with outdoor seating, rain or shine. New research shows that more than half of Americans (55%) prefer sitting outdoors to dine when the weather is
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