Free Firecracker Chicken at Panda Express

Continue to celebrate Chinese New Year in firecracking style through February 25 with a coupon for a free serving of Firecracker Chicken at Panda Express.

Buy a two or three entree plate and get a free entree serving of Firecracker Chicken at participating locations with this Panda Express Coupon. One coupon per person per purchase, and it expires February 25, 2010. 

If you’re feeling spicy, find Panda Express locations .

Remember: not all locations may be participating in this offer. Call ahead if you want to be sure!

–Tania

Friday Food Freebies & Deals for Valentine’s Day & Beyond!

Just in time for kissy day, we’re sharing the love on Valentine specials and freebies, plus ongoing deals and coupons, from Applebee’s, Dominos, Buca di Beppo, Quiznos, Whataburger, and Village Inn.

Couples get a free Patty Melt Whatameal with fries and drink at Whataburger on February 14 between 5 and 10 pm. Purchase one Patty Melt Whatameal to qualify for the freebie for your date! Dine-in only at  Whataburger locations.

Domino’s customers who order online on February 14 receive a free 2-piece order of Chocolate Lava Crunch Cakes with the promo code HUG. Valid with an online purchase, for delivery, at participating stores while supplies last. Enter coupon code “HUG” into the coupon code field.

Buca di Beppo: 
-  A free chocolate covered strawberry when you dine-in on February 14. No coupon needed, one strawberry per person, while supplies last. I’d make reservations.
- $10 off your purchase of $20 or more with this Buca di Beppo coupon valid till December 31, 2010. One coupon per visit per table, not valid with other offers. Print it out for dine in, or order at Buca to Go  using the coupon code at the link.

Village Inn – Get a coupon for a free slice of pie when you send a Valentine’s Day email or post a message to your sweetie’s Facebook page, using Village Inn’s online V-Day card making doohickey.
At the same link, you’ll also find a coupon for a buy one get one free slice of pie, expiring February 19.

Appelebee’s 2 for $20 deal (make it a date night) serves up one appetizer and two entrees for a flat $20.

Quiznos coupons give :
- A free sub when you buy a sub of equal or greater value and a regular fountain drink
- $1 off any Choose 2 Combo
Coupons are valid till February 21 at participating resaurants. One coupon per person, no delivery orders, and you can’t use with any other offer.

Thanks to Ron for some of these tips, and thank to the gods (especially Aphrodite) for others.

–Tania

Pizza 9 Freebies and Discounts

Here’s the deep dish on a bunch of ways to save on Pizza 9 Chicago style pizzas, including free drinks, dessert, and discounts.

Pizza 9 special offers:

* Free 24 oz. drink lunch special on Mondays to Fridays between 11 am and 2 pm, when you order an entree of individual size pizzas or pizza rolls, hot sandwiches, pastas, or salads. (Drinks offered are Pepsi/Diet Pepsi, Dr Pepper, Mountain Dew, Sierra Mist, a couple of iced teas, and pink lemonade.)

* Buy one large pizza at regular price, get up to three more pizzas of the same or lower price for $9 each. Looks like regular prices are around $13.99 to $15.99

Plus coupons for:

* Free dessert with a large pizza (menu options include cheesecake and tiramisu) – valid to February 13
* $2.00 off a large or medium pizza – Valid to February 20
* Free 2 liter drink with the purchase of a large pizza – Valid to February 27

Scroll DOWN at this coupon link – these babies are right at the bottom. A coupon can’t be combined with any other offer.

Pizza 9 delivers too, and non-wheaties will appreciate the fact that they also offer gluten-free pizza dough.

Pizza 9 locations:
5305 Gibson SE (east of San Mateo)
4000 Louisiana NE (south of Montgomery)
1716 Eubank NE (south of Indian School)
1751 Rio Rancho (opposite Intel)

–Tania

Free Denny’s breakfast – Today Feb 9 and on your Birthday

If you haven’t had breakfast yet today – Tuesday February 9th – get yourself down to a Denny’s for a free Original Grand Slam breakfast before 2 pm. And get a free breakfast any time of year on your birthday.

Maybe you saw the promotion advertised during the Super Bowl, but if you didn’t, you heard it here: A free breakfast at participating Denny’s until 2 pm on Tuesday February 9, 2010. No coupon needed.

Denny’s says that two million customers turned up for the freebie last year (erm, probably not just in ABQ – but from sea to shining sea) so don’t miss out on yours. And possibly expect a wait for a table.

Also good year-round news – Denny’s has also announced they’re bringing back a free Original Grand Slam for customers celebrating birthdays – show up with proof of date of birth at participating restaurants.

Finally, if you register for Denny’s Rewards program (newsletter with offers and promos) through February 14 2010, either online or in store, you may win a free Grand Slam Breakfast every week for a year. Each prize of 52 coupons for a free breakfast is worth over $300, and they’re giving away 52 prizes. Plus the first 500,000 people to sign up for the Denny’s Rewards program through Feb 14 get a free burger and fries, to redeem between March 1 and 7, 2010.

Denny’s restaurants are at:
11261 Menaul Blvd NE
2400 San Mateo Blvd
2608 Central Ave SE
1602 N W Coors Rd
5201 San Antonio Dr
254 US 550, Bernalillo

Remember: not all locations may be participating in this offer. Call ahead if you want to be sure!

–Tania

Free Slice of Pie: Pie Rush Wednesday

Village Inn’s Pie Rush Wednesday is BAAAAACK!

Get a free slice of double-crust fruit pie, Lemon Supreme, or White Chocolate Cherry Dream pie with ANY dine-in Village Inn purchase between 10 am and 10 pm on Wednesdays. No coupon needed. Just an appetite.

Thanks for the Pie Rush Wednesday alert to Editor-at-Large Ron, who says: “I think their White Chocolate Cherry Dream is about to become my White Chocolate Cheery Dream!!!”

I hear you Ron. Perks me up just slavering thinking about it.

Pick a location near you from 10 Village Inn restaurants around Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and Los Lunas.

–Tania

Free Yoga Classes & Events for January 23 Yoga Day USA

Assume your positions for Downward Facing Dog, with a day of free yoga events on January 23, thanks to Yoga Day USA. It’s perfectly timed to destress after hectic hols, or start getting into shape after festive feasts – and all at the bliss-out price of zero bucks.

Free Albuquerque area yoga classes and related events will be held at the following venues on Saturday January 23 – check out individual links for schedule info and other details:

Southwest Sports Institute has a full day packed with events, including free yoga workshops, talks, and chanting. Bring your own yoga mat. (5910 Midway Park Blvd. NE, 87109)

Ripple Effect offers a free Intro to Yoga Workshop: for Beginners & Beginners Mind between 1:00 and 3:00 pm. (1024 Eubank NE, 87123)  This workshop is now full – see comment below.

A Time To Relax Yoga Studio hosts a free Yoga for Women’s Reproductive Health class from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. (11603 Menaul Blvd. NE)

YogaCrossroads in Placitas has a day of free hatha yoga classes for all levels, although for this one you’re asked to bring a donation of five non-perishable food items for Casa Rosa Food Bank. They tell you the kind of stuff they need at the link – all pretty basic and easy. Feed the hungry at the same time you feed your soul – excellent idea, huh? (1 Anatoly Court, Placitas, 87043)

Yoga Day USA comes courtesty of the non-profit Yoga Alliance.

OK Yogis, let’s stretch our bodies, not our budgets…

–Tania

Free Financial Seminars from Kirtland FCU

This is your last chance to take advantage of free financial seminars hosted by Kirtland Federal Credit Union.

On Wednesday, November 18 (2009), from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm, you can learn all about “How to Bank Online.” Plus, lunch is provided!

You must RSVP, as only 30 seats are available for each seminar. You can call 254-4329 or register here.

All seminars are held at Kirtland Federal Credit Union, 6440 Gibson Blvd SE, in Education Center Room A.

Also, we’ve been told by a completely unaffiliated party that there’s no pressure to join the credit union or open an account. Just free financial advice. Let us know if you experience something different.

–Elizabeth Hanes

Last Free Fishing Clinic of the Season

If you’ve been planning to take advantage of the city’s free fishing clinics but have put it off, don’t delay! Catch the last offering this year and be ready when spring comes around.

If you’ve always wanted to learn more about fishing, or if you already fish but would like to improve your skills, here’s a fun event for you. The city is offering a series of FREE fishing clinics at Tingley Beach! These all-ages events occur on the second Saturday of each month through November, and take place from 10:00am – noon. The specific 2009 dates are:

• July 11
• August 8
• September 12
• October 10
• November 14

You’ll learn about fly-rod fishing, rod casting, fly tying, and basic fishing etiquette. This event is for grown-ups and kids alike — but what a great way to introduce a kid to the fun of fishing!

No advance registration is required; just meet at the event tent, located on the grassy area just south of the train station.

Tingley Beach is located on Tingley Drive, just south of Central Ave west of downtown Albuquerque.

–Elizabeth Hanes

Free Financial Seminars from Kirtland FCU

We told you before about a series of free financial webinars. Well, here’s something closer to home: free financial seminars hosted by Kirtland Federal Credit Union.

On Wednesday, October 14 (2009), from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm, you can learn all about “How to Protect Your Identity.” Plus, lunch is provided!

You must RSVP, as only 30 seats are available for each seminar. You can call 254-4329 or register here.

Future seminars in the series (all held from noon to 1:00pm and including lunch) are:

• November 18: How to Bank Online

All seminars are held at Kirtland Federal Credit Union, 6440 Gibson Blvd SE, in Education Center Room A.

Also, we’ve been told by a completely unaffiliated party that there’s no pressure to join the credit union or open an account. Just free financial advice. Let us know if you experience something different.

–Elizabeth Hanes

Friday Food Freebies and Deals for 10/09/09

Jack in the Box: Right now at Jack in the Box, located on Eubank and Central, get their Bonus Jack combo for only $3.99! This is a burger with double meat, double cheese, secret sauce, fries, drink, etc etc etc!! Price and participation may vary.

Kids Eat Free: At Boston Market until October 31. Two kids can at eat for FREE with the purchase of a family meal and there is no coupon necessary, just proof of the kids!

Three courses, $20: Chili’s has resurrected their prixe fixe promotion. Two people plus three courses equals $20! For a limited time; at participating restaurants only.

BOGO Breakfast: At the 4th Street location of Annapurna, buy one breakfast, get one free with this Valpak coupon! They’re also offering $5 off lunch or dinner. Ayurvedic cuisine extraordinare.

BOGO Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner: You can eat free all day long at El Norteño! Use these Valpak coupons for buy one get one free breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the venerable restaurant that serves northern Mexican cuisine.

Top Sirloin, Lobster, and Shrimp $15.99: We’re talking all three on one plate at Black Angus Steakhouse! This coupon, via ClickaCoupon.com, nets you three favorites — plus two side dishes — on one plate for a ridiculously low price. Treat yourself!

10% off Sushi: Sushi lovers rejoice! Get 10% your entire bill at Sakura Sushi on Wyoming with this coupon. Sakura boasts “New Mexico’s best Thai and Laos cuisine,” and now they also serve beer and wine.

Kids Eat Free: Craving Mexican food? You’re in luck! At Ruben’s Grill, kids under 10 eat free with this coupon (via Click a Coupon) every Saturday with the purchase of an adult entree, when dining in. Located at Candelaria and Eubank.

BOGO Breakfast Burrito or Full Breakfast: Take the fam to Picoso Grill on Menaul and use these coupons (via Click a Coupon) for buy one get one free breakfast burritos or full, cooked breakfast! You can’t miss.

–Erica Krause

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