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Janine Dorsey

Janine is a 20-year veteran journalist who puts her sleuthing skills to use unearthing deals and discounts for families in the Tampa Bay area. Raising her own two daughters has taught her that some of the best things in life are “free” but not necessarily “cheap.”

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Score cheap dining deals in January

Posted Jan 6, 2012 by Janine Dorsey

Updated Jan 6, 2012 at 01:40 PM

USA Today is reporting that January is the month that fast food restaurants really pull out all the stops on offering bargain meals.

They are fighting against credit card spending remorse and healthy eating resolutions among their customers.

But all the food offers out there aren’t necessarily fast food. We found some other deals and discounts in the fast casual and finer dining categories this month, too.

Ikea in Tampa is bringing back their “eat for free” deal that pops up a couple of times a year. From Jan. 14 - Jan. 16 you can eat anything in the restaurant and deduct that total from any $100 (before tax) home furnishings purchase that same day.

Village Inn is currently offering free slices of pie with any purchase on “Pie Rush Wednesdays” through the end of the month. You can also sign up to get newsletters about restaurant specials on their website. The first one will include a coupon for a free slice of pie with adult entree purchase. Or you can visit the South Dale Mabry location which is currently advertising a free slice of pie when you dine during early bird hours of 3 to 6 p.m.

Sweet Tomatoes just sent out a batch of coupons to their Club Veg subscribers. Some of the offers include buy one get one free breakfasts or a $6.99 all you can eat lunch.

“Like” Maggiano’s Little Italy Favorites on Facebook and score a $5 off coupon off any entree.