I’m a sucker for a good burger and a good deal, so when I heard about the Applebee’s Realburgers for Real Heroes program, (full disclosure: a client of the FH Kansas City office), I wanted to help spread the word. I think we probably all know someone who has made a difference in our lives one way or another. Maybe it’s the neighbor who mows your lawn, the last-minute babysitter who always comes through in a pinch, the friend who drives you to a doctor’s appointment, or maybe something completely different! Applebee’s wants to give those “Real Heroes” the big hearty thank you they deserve, and is asking all of us to nominate those selfless friends for a chance to win some awesome prizes – both for your hero and for yourself!
Here’s how it works: Visit the Applebee’s Web site to nominate your “Real Hero” by July 5. Applebee’s will then select 10 hero finalists and share their stories on the Web site. Visit the site to vote for your favorite hero between July 15 and July 23 to help determine the Applebee’s National Real Hero. Plus, just by nominating someone, you’ll be entered into a weekly drawing for a $50 Applebee’s gift card. Not only that, but the Grand Prize Winner will get $5,000 and a year of free Realburgers!
Applebee’s menu offers five Realburgers that I think could match just about anyone’s taste. I must say that, as an Arizona native, the Cowboy Burger is calling my name. Onion rings, BBQ sauce and bacon…there’s not much more I could ask for in one bite! Who knows, though, I might just need to try them all! (Above photos courtesy of Flickr users Acmelucky777 and Mooshee85).
Tightwad Tuesday: Some Deals are Just Too Good to Pass Up
Sometimes I’m selfish, I’ll admit it. Like when I find a great deal and feel as though it’s such a steal that the secret must be kept, never to be shared to anyone outside of my immediate circle. But these days, everyone could use a tip about a good deal. So I’m shedding my selfish ways and sharing:
KTXL FOX 40 has teamed up with local business to offer amazing deals on gift certificates valued at more than double the buying price!
For example, just visit http://www.ktxl.incentrev.com/ to purchase a $50.00 gift certificate to L Wine Lounge for only $25.00 or a $50.00 gift certificate to Aura for only $16.50. But you’ll have to hurry, because quantities are limited and I may just buy them all myself!
Have another money-saving tip in Sacramento? Come on, share your secret . . .
And the winner is…
We’re happy to announce that Catherine from Sacramento has won the McCormick & Schmick’s gift certificate! Catherine told us that her favorite seafood is crabcakes – Yum! Thanks to everyone who entered both here on SacFoodies.com and on our Facebook page…Keep a lookout for future giveaways!
Tightwad Tuesday: McCormick & Schmick’s 10 Under $10 (Win a Dining Certificate too!)
We’ve mentioned before that McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants is a client of ours and we love that we now have two great locations to choose from. Whether you work downtown or are shopping at the Fountains, a great lunch for under $10 can be found at McCormick & Schmick’s. They have 10 daily selections from sandwiches and entrée salads to pastas and soups. Speaking of soups, if it’s on the menu, you have to try their Potato and Blue Cheese Soup. It is truly heaven in a bowl.
If you are like me and don’t always have time to take to a long lunch, McCormick & Schmick’s can get you in and out in 45 minutes…just let your waiter know when you arrive.
So, while 10 items at McCormick & Schmick’s is a great Tightwad Tuesday find, a free $10 dining certificate is even better. That’s right…it’s giveaway time! Please comment below about what your favorite seafood dish is and we’ll randomly select a winner to receive a $10 lunchtime dining certificate courtesy of McCormick & Schmick’s – but hurry, we will select a winner on Thursday at noon!
The Winner of the Zagat Guide Is…..
We hope everyone enjoyed the weather over the long weekend and as promised we’ve picked a winner for the Zagat guide giveaway! We used the random number generator as usual and the winner is Gregory who told us that his favorite patio dining spot is La Provence in Roseville and that he especially enjoys the 5 course wine pairing and the Hangar steak – sure sounds good to us! Stay tuned to Sac Foodies because we will continue to tell you about our favorite outdoor dining spots as the Patio Dining Series continues! Thanks to those of you who commented!