Southern Byways

Everyone loves a good deal. Whether it be discounted concert tickets or 1/2 price meal deals, why pass it up? It just takes a little preplanning on your part. Here are some of my favorite sites. Most of them are based in South Florida, but some are nationwide.

• South Florida Dines:  This website offers half price dining certificates to area restaurants. Look for your old favorites or try a new place out. Search by city or alphabetically. They include information on the restaurant, times, location, upcoming events, etc. Here are two of my  favorites: Palm Beach Prime is a perfect site to check out if you are looking for the ultimate at home dining experience. They offer a selection of Kobe beef burgers, Bell and Evans Chicken, exotic meats and more. John Bull English Pub offers a taste of traditional English Pub fare in a friendly, authentic setting. Try out your karaoke skills on Wednesday nights. You can order online, but it takes between 1-4 days to receive the certificate in the mail.
• Restaurant.com: $25 gift certificates for only $10. They offer this deal in restaurants nationwide. Try out Cacao in Coral Gables for amazing contemporary Latin American cuisine. Print off the certificate right off the Internet and you can use it that night.
• GoGoBOGO: Offers half price certificates to various restaurants and other retail locations between Boca and Vero. If you are looking for authentic French cuisine in a chic atmosphere, check out Metronome located on PGA Boulevard.
• Dining With Dave - South Florida Dining Deals: Offering $50 dining certificates for only $25 for some of the top restaurants in the area. Every Thursday at 9:50 am, a new restaurant is featured. This Thursday, Spoto’s Oyster Bar will be in the line up. Think — pretzel crusted grouper and macadamia nut crusted dolphin.
• While you’re in the mood for good food, why not check out Miami Spice (August - September), Dine Out Lauderdale (October 1 - November 15) and Flavor Palm Beach (September 1 -30). Each offers specials on a 3 course prix fixed menu at area restaurants at 30-65% off the regular price.

Happy Dining!

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