UPDATE: Thanks to Hoosier spirit, the crowd sourcing option did raise the necessary funds through donations and sales of Po-Boy Sandwich Club cards over the weekend to immediately pay the error on Papa Roux's tax bill that resulted in the state temporarily shutting them down. But the owners have … [Read more...] about The rest of the Papa Roux story (get your Kleenexes ready)
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The RAM in Fishers keeps holiday specials going
Tuesday is NOT MLK Day. But The RAM in Fishers is giving you a reason to smile anyhow, despite the fact we have to go back to our offices, sliding all the way there. For today only, you can buy one entree and get $10 off a second entree, as long as you buy two beverages. Oh, and you need to show … [Read more...] about The RAM in Fishers keeps holiday specials going
Steak breaks and dinner dates = great prices on casual dining
Tired of the same old lunch and dinner? It's like Longhorn Steakhouse looked inside your refrigerator and your wallet when creating its latest coupons. First, you can buy one, get one half off on any made-to-order lunch combo like a grilled chicken and avocado sandwich or sirloin chimichurri. … [Read more...] about Steak breaks and dinner dates = great prices on casual dining
Gift card specials for Cyber Monday only
Here at Indianapolis on the Cheap, we're in hot pursuit of those deals that stand out when it comes to gift cards. This is certainly a fishy deal -- in a good way, of course -- to pass along: Buy $100 worth of e-gift cards at Red Lobster's online site on Monday, December 2 and receive a "thank … [Read more...] about Gift card specials for Cyber Monday only
Qdoba offers discounted drinks for the rest of September
As a Cheapster, few things annoy me as much as overpaying for soda in a restaurant. Sure, the answer is to order water, but that's just as hard to live with if A) you're not much of a water person to start with and B) you really like the taste of Coke with your food. Mexican food in … [Read more...] about Qdoba offers discounted drinks for the rest of September
FREE cheeseburger from Ruby Tuesday
Did you miss National Cheeseburger Day? Yah, we forgive you. So did we. Ten pm is not the ideal time to tune in, either. But it turns out OK because Ruby Tuesday is honoring the event by giving away 100,000 coupons for —what else?—a FREE cheeseburger between now and October 1. You can save up … [Read more...] about FREE cheeseburger from Ruby Tuesday
$1 tacos at independent restaurant near Southport
We're the first to say this restaurant's name is puzzling, but its special is not. Taco Meats Potato (yep, scoot over Apple Paltrow and North West) at Madison and Southport Road is offering its tacos this week (and you read it here first: the owner is considering keeping this up for the rest of the … [Read more...] about $1 tacos at independent restaurant near Southport
Oaken Barrel’s fried Twinkies special rivals State Fair this weekend
Fried food on a stick is a staple this time of year, but this weekend you won't have to go to the State Fair to enjoy it. Instead, you can indulge your love of sweets and a deep fryer at Oaken Barrel, where the deep fried Twinkies are the featured dessert special August 2 through August 4. Yep, … [Read more...] about Oaken Barrel’s fried Twinkies special rivals State Fair this weekend
2013 Entertainment Books at rock bottom prices
Few people pay the retail price for an Entertainment Book these days, as everyone knows it will eventually be on sale. But the current price for 2013 books is more accurately called a steal. For a limited time, the company is selling off this year's Entertainment Books at two for $10. That's … [Read more...] about 2013 Entertainment Books at rock bottom prices
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