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Applebee’s Has Great Treats In Store Leading Up To 2018! #Giveaway

December 27, 2017 by dadofdivas 16 Comments

It’s almost 2-18 and Applebee’s has some amazing deals as well as great food that will get you ready for 2018 in style. If you have never eaten at this great restaurant you should. We love to eat at Applebee’s! Applebee’s is one of the world’s largest casual dining brands, and amazingly there are nearly 1,800 Applebee’s. There are even franchise restaurants in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and 14 other countries. We love the lively casual dining experience which combines simple, craveable American fare, classic drinks and local drafts and allows families to come in and know that they will have a family friendly experience.

Now is a great time to get over to Applebee’s to try their great food, but also to experience some of the other fun things that are happening in this restaurant.

Dollar LIT, a month-long promotion in December. Read more about this amazing deal here.
I know that Christmas is over but if you still have any gifts to give, Applebee’s gift cards are also a good gift this time of year and there is a promotion right now where if you buy $50 in gift cards online or at the restaurant then you get a $10 bonus card
Also, Topped Steaks & Twisted Potatoes is a new menu line up that features a series of Topped Steaks & Twisted Potatoes –starting at just $12.99. Read more about this tasty addition here.

There is so much good food here at Applebee’s that you will want to try for yourself. I highly recommend this restaurant for you and your family as I have had nothing but positive experiences with the food, the service and more.

Giveaway

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Applebee’s® Has $1 Long Island Iced Tea the Entire Month of December

December 2, 2017 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Applebee’s® Neighborhood Grill + Bar is an amazing restaurant that I love to eat at, especially with my family but there are times when going out just with my wife is perfect too! Lately, Applebee’s is winning the holiday cocktail game by offering the new $1 Long Island Iced Tea, better known as the Dollar L.I.T.™, throughout December. This fan-favorite cocktail is made with a delicious new mix of vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec and sweet & sour mix with a splash of cola. The Applebee’s Dollar L.I.T. is available all day at participating Applebee’s restaurants nationwide every day in December – for only a buck!

I had the chance to out out to Applebee’s the other night and try this great drink for myself and let me tell you, for $1, you are getting a great drink that taste’s great and has just the right amount of flavor too.

“The Dollar drink is back at Applebee’s just in time for the holidays, and this time, folks can enjoy a $1 Long Island Iced Tea,” said Patrick Kirk, vice president of beverage innovation at Applebee’s. “The Dollar L.I.T. is kind to your pocket book and a great drink to share with old friends and new ones this holiday season.”

My wife also tried this and she loved the flavor of this drink too. What was even better was that Applebee’s Dollar L.I.T. is available all day for the month of December. I have seen Applebee’s roll out different types of drinks for their dollar menu, but I, for one, am glad that they close this for December!

For more information on Applebee’s Dollar L.I.T., visit applebees.com/dollarteas after Dec. 1 or stop by your neighborhood Applebee’s today.

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Applebee’s Menu + Cocktail Hacks – Great For All!

November 26, 2017 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

As you go out to dinner at your local Applebee’s one of the things you have to decide is what to drink. I know when I go out (without the kids) it is nice to be able to try one of the signature cocktails every once in a while. One of the nice things at Applebee’s is that you can pair your drinks with the food you are eating with the help of your server. You also can capitalize on the fact that you can customize your meal easily with 17 sides that can be substituted for any meal that you choose. Some of the amazing sides and “extras” that you can select from include:

- Grilled Shrimp Skewer
- Fire Grilled Veggies
- Maple Pecan Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Garlickly Green Beans with Bacon
- Steamed Broccoli
- Baked Potato
- Chicken Tortilla soup
- French Onion soup
- House Salad
- Southwest Steak + Black Bean Soup
- Tomato Basil soup
- Four Cheese Mac + Cheese
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Classic Fries
- Grilled or Fried Shrimp

When it comes to drinks, Applebee’s has so many alcoholic and non-alcoholic that you can choose from. From one of the most popular drinks in America, the margarita that can be customized to your taste through changing the tequila, adding different fruits and finishing with salt or sugar, to selecting a beer from the many choices that are offered in small glasses or even in selecting the Applebee’s Brewtus beer glass which has been around for over 20 years.

Some of the other alcoholic options that you can consider include:

The Applebee’s Perfect Margarita – made with 1800 Reposado tequila, Cointreau and Grand Marnier – is a delicious and balanced beverage
A selection of our Applebee’s cocktails can be served in our Mucho Glass, giving our guests even more refreshment to enjoy

Applebee’s also has hand-crafted cocktails to quench thirst and satisfy taste buds. Some of these are:
- Blue Hawaiian LIT
- Irish Peach Sour – Jameson, peach, housemade lemon sour.
- Raspberry Cosmo – Absolut Citron, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, raspberry, lime, cranberry juice, half sugar rim.
- Applebees’s® Bahama Mama available Mucho – Malibu Coconut, crème de banana liqueur, pineapple & orange juice.
- Blue Hawaiian Long Island Iced Tea- Mucho
- Bourbon + Berries – Maker’s Mark, blackberry, cranberry juice, lemon.
- Mango Summer Squeeze®
- Fireball Whisky Lemonade – Fireball Whisky, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, strawberry, lemonade.
- Top-Shelf Long Island Ice Tea – Tanqueray, BACARDÍ, Smirnoff, triple sec, sweet & sour.

If you have never been to Applebee’s before, you should know a few things about this great restaurant!

Applebee’s is one of the world’s largest casual dining brands, there are nearly 1,800 Applebee’s franchise restaurants in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and 14 other countries
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar offers a lively casual dining experience combining simple, craveable American fare with flair, classic drinks and local drafts
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar offers a lively casual dining experience combining simple, craveable American fare, classic drinks and local drafts
Applebee’s offers craveable menu items such as:
- All-day Brunch Burger
- Bourbon Street Chicken + Shrimp
- Oriental Chicken Salad
- Four-Cheese Mac + Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders
- Caprese Mozzarella Chicken
- Triple Chocolate Meltdown

My family loves this restaurant, especially because of all of the options that it offers all ages!

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Free Meal at Applebee’s for Veterans and Active Duty This Veterans Day!

November 2, 2017 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

This Veterans Day (Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017), Applebee’s will again honor veterans and active-duty U.S. military by offering a free meal from a selection of seven entrees at more than 1,800 restaurants nationwide. As one of the first and largest national efforts of its kind, Applebee’s has served more than 8.3 million free meals to veterans and active duty military on Veterans Day since 2008 and expects to serve close to 1 million more this year.

Veterans Day is one of the busiest days of the year at Applebee’s. In actuality, this year marks the tenth consecutive year that Applebee’s has honored America’s veterans and active-duty military; Applebee’s is proud to have served more than 8.3 million free meals since 2008.

All veterans and active-duty military are eligible to receive a free meal at Applebee’s restaurants nationwide from a selection of seven entrees. The special menu this year includes:

Butcher’s Meat and Potatoes
Oriental Chicken Salad
Fiesta Lime Chicken
Chicken Tenders Platter
Double Crunch Shrimp
American Standard Burger
Three-Cheese Chicken Cavatappi

Applebee’s created this movement on Veterans Day as a simple way of saying thanks. With our large footprint of restaurants in neighborhoods across the country, we knew we had a unique ability and the responsibility to do something big to honor the men and women who have and continue to sacrifice to keep our country safe

If you have not been to Applebee’s in the past you are missing out. Applebee’s is one of the world’s largest casual dining brands, there are nearly 1,800 Applebee’s franchise restaurants in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and 14 other countries. Applebee’s offers a casual dining experience with great food, drinks and sports too!

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Applebee’s Celebrates Neighborhood Appreciation Month with $1 ‘Dollaritas

October 12, 2017 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Applebee’s® Neighborhood Grill + Bar will be offering $1 margaritas, known fondly as the Dollarita™, as part of the month-long national celebration of Applebee’s Neighborhood Appreciation Month. It’s seriously just $1 – 100 pennies, that’s all. Served on the rocks, these $1 margaritas are available from open to close at participating Applebee’s restaurants every day in October. Pair it with a selection of appetizers, a 2 for $20 meal, or late-night fare. There’s no better time to stop by Applebee’s and feel the love. Go ahead, put that dollar burning a hole in your pocket to good use and buy yourself something delicious.

“We focus on our food a lot, but ‘bar’ is in our name, and it is an integral part of what makes Applebee’s a great neighborhood destination,” said Patrick Kirk, vice president of beverage innovation at Applebee’s. “Our $1 margaritas in October give us a chance to show our guests a little love, giving them a totally unbeatable offer as a gesture of our sincere appreciation for their patronage.”

The delicious $1 margarita is available all day, every day while dining in at participating Applebee’s locations for the entire month of October. For more information on limited time offers from Applebee’s, check out the online menu and stop by your neighborhood Applebee’s.

When celebrating with the Dollarita, Applebee’s reminds you to please drink responsibly.

About Applebee’s®
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar offers a lively casual dining experience combining simple, craveable American fare, classic drinks and local drafts. All Applebee’s restaurants are owned and operated by entrepreneurs dedicated to serving their communities and offering quality food and drinks with genuine, neighborly service. Applebee’s is one of the world’s largest casual dining brands; as of June 30, 2017, there are nearly 2,000 Applebee’s franchise restaurants in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and 14 other countries. Applebee’s is franchised by subsidiaries of DineEquity, Inc. [NYSE: DIN], which is one of the world’s largest full-service restaurant companies.

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Night Night Book Series/Family Night Coming To Local Restaurants! #Giveaway

July 27, 2017 by dadofdivas 4 Comments

Ovation Brands’® portfolio of restaurants – Old Country Buffet®, Ryan’s®, HomeTown® Buffet and Country Buffet® – and Furr’s Fresh Buffet® are helping families develop a fun and bonding routine with their newest Family Night program featuring the hit book series, Night Night. Authored by Amy Parker, the Night Night books help young children transition calmly into bedtime. The six-week series will
kick off on Thursday, July 27, 2017. Family Night is every Thursday from 5-8 p.m. Activities may vary by
location.

“Our Family Night programs strive to encourage kids and parents to do things together, and reading together is an activity that is fun, but may also have a lasting impact on a child,” said Mike Griffith, Director of Marketing for Ovation Brands® and Furr’s Fresh Buffet®. “We are thrilled to offer a Family Night based on the popular Night Night book series and help families spend more special and memorable moments together.”

Amy Parker is a successful author, who has sold more than 1 million copies of her books. Her Night Night series helps children prepare for a calming night of sleep. The series includes themes ranging from farm animals to moms and dads to trains.

“Tommy Nelson Publishing is delighted to be partnering with Ovation Brands for their fun Family Nights with our Night Night book series by Amy Parker”, said AnnJanette Toth, Senior Marketing Director Children’s Books/Tommy Nelson. “We believe that reading to your children as part of the bedtime routine will instill a love of reading for a lifetime.”

The Night Night Family Night promotion will feature different themes and activities every Thursday. Kids will enjoy Night Night-inspired fun with the following scheduled weekly themes.

July 27 – Night Night, Farm
August 3 – Night Night, Mommy
August 10 – Night Night, World
August 17 – Night Night, Train
August 24 – Night Night, Daddy
August 31 – Night Night, Pajamas

In addition to making reading and family time fun, Family Night also serves up home-style meals for kids and parents to enjoy together. Every Thursday from 4 p.m. – close, kids eat for just $1.99 with the purchase of a regular-priced adult or senior meal. Menus may vary. Age restrictions apply.
For more information about Family Night, visit www.Ryans.com, www.HomeTownBuffet.com,
www.CountryBuffet.com, www.OldCountryBuffet.com or www.Furrs.net.

Giveaway

I would like to offer you a special prize pack, which includes the following: one (1) Night Night book series library, which includes Night Night, Train, Night Night, Farm, Night Night, Mommy and Night Night, Daddy, and four (4) free meal passes for you and your family to enjoy a meal at any of Ovation Brands’ locations.

To enter:

Leave a comment on what your favorite childrens’ book is/was
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Rocking Out With Great Food and Music at the Hard Rock Cafe in Boston

July 1, 2016 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

We had lunch at the Hard Rock Café in Boston. This was the first time that as a family we have visited a Hard Rock Cafe. The girls’ eyes were wide open when they first saw the doors to the Hard Rock Cafe. They thought it was so cool that the doors formed music relatedefigures (and so did I).

We went in and were surrounded by so many amazing music related artifacts. The first thing you see is a whole wall covered in cymbals (that is outside of the jacket worn by Keith Moon from The Who that hangs in the doorway when you arrive). You could spend hours going from place to place and ogling the artifacts if you are a true music aficionado. Alas, the kids were hungry and while I love music, I knew we needed to get down to food.

In receiving a menu I was happy to see that the menu was very wide ranging for both kids and adults. We all made quick selections and the staff were very attentive to the needs that we had. In only a very short time we received the huge portions of food that you get with your order (I mean, look at the size of the cobb salad I had).

While we were waiting for the food I did question our waitress a bit about the history of the Hard Rock Cafe. I found out that the first Hard Rock Cafe was in London and when she said this I realized that this must have been the Hard Rock Cafe that I remember visiting when I was in high school. She mentioned that the first items to ever be donated were guitars from Eric Clapton first and then Pete Townsend said that if Eric Clapton was there he better be too so he donated a guitar too. I found out that nw all of the items that you see in the Hard Rock Café’s around the world are bought by a select few employees at auction (talk about a cool job).

Back to the food, not only do you get a large amount of food but the food that you do get is so good! Each of us ad different items and we left thoroughly stuffed which was good as it was our meal for the day!

I explored the Boston Hard Rock Cafe and found that not only do they have a main dining area, but they also have a special room that is used for concerts and special musicians. Our waitress mentioned that there have had people from Ed Sheeran to other less known artists performing there. Also this room had even more music relics that if you are a music lover, you will truly appreciate.

The Hard Rock Cafe in Boston brings music to life while giving you amazing food too. If you love music and great food and you have never tried the Hard Rock before you should check out this Boston location or any of their locations!

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DoorDash and a Movie – Dinner Date #Giveaway

February 10, 2016 by dadofdivas 2 Comments

DoorDash and a Movie – Dinner Date #Giveaway

Let’s be real, so many of us forgot to make Valentine’s Day reservations, and who wants to deal with packed restaurants anyway?

This year, DoorDash, the on-demand restaurant delivery service, is helping you host romantic, restaurant-quality dinners from the comfort of your own home. Choose from local hotspots or discover your next go-to: they’re all available on the DoorDash app.

In celebration of Valentine’s Day during the month of February, DoorDash is offering you the chance to win the ingredients for a perfect romantic evening at home with a $75 credit to DoorDash and a $25 credit to Netflix. So whether you’re looking to recreate the classic spaghetti and meatballs scene from “Lady and the Tramp” or would rather just have Breakfast at Tiffany’s, you can enjoy the classic date night dinner and a movie without leaving the house!

Entrants will have the month of February to enter to win. The winner will be notified on March 1, 2016.

Giveaway Entry

How would you like to win a night in for you and your date? If you’re located in an eligible city (see below*), all you need to do is the following:

CLICK HERE to ENTER THE GIVEAWAY
Leave a comment telling me your favorite romantic dinner

Winners are chosen at random. If you want all your entries counted, make sure you leave individual comments, not all of them in one!

Winner has 48 hours to contact me or another name will be chosen.

*Please note, entrants must be located in the below cities where DoorDash currently operates. If your city isn’t on the list, rest assured that DoorDash is expanding!

• California: San Francisco, East Bay, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Valley, Orange County, San Diego

• New York: Manhattan, Brooklyn

• Texas: Dallas metro area, Houston metro area

• Washington, D.C.: The District, Arlington, Bethesda

• Illinois: Chicago

• Massachusetts: Boston metro area

• Washington: Bellevue, Redmond and Kirkland

• Colorado: Denver

• Arizona: Phoenix

• Minnesota: Minneapolis

• Indiana: Indianapolis

• Georgia: Atlanta

• Canada: Vancouver, Toronto

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Red Robin Has Food Anyone Can Eat!

May 10, 2015 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

The Red Robin information and gift cards have been provided by Red Robin.

I have seen Red Robin restaurants from afar for many years but I have never gone into one in the past. I have no idea why not, probably due to it’s location being a little further away from where we live. Recently I found out that Red Robin has an interactive allergen menu for their guests. This menu allows anyone eating at the restaurant to eat worry free and makes it so that there are no surprises to what you receive when it comes to your table. I tried out the menu myself to see what kind of lactose-free menu items were available. The menu was accessible online from my computer, but I also found that I could read and access it on my phone too. When you get into the menu you can choose which allergens or ingredients to avoid and once selected, the Interactive Allergen Menu builds custom dining options that fit your custom specific needs. Once I used the interactive menu I still had a ton of options available for me to eat and they looked amazing. Having a menu and resource such as this, it makes sense that AllergyEats, the leading guide to allergy-friendly restaurants nationwide – rated by people with food allergies, for people with food allergies has recognized Red Robin as one of the “Most Allergy-Friendly Restaurant Chains,” for the last three years!

Once I had meal items in hand it was time to finally go and try out the food for myself. My family and I decided to head over to Red Robin after a soccer game as it was on that side of town. The restaurant was busy and we had to wait for about 15-20 minutes, but once we got in, we were warmly greeted and brought into to warm inviting atmosphere which is Red Robin.

The menu is very vast and and though I had looked before, my family had not, and they still had no problem finding many items that looked good to them. In fact, they kept saying that it would be hard to choose, and in the end it was.

The service was quick and the wait staff was friendly and made us feel at home.

For me, seeing that Red Robin is the Gourmet Burger Authority, I chose to grab one of their is the Gourmet Burgers, and when I took my first bite I could tell that I made a great choice.

All of the food that we tried at Red Robin was delicious. The drinks were bottomless and the service top-notch. All of this being said, I know that this will not be the only time that my family will be visiting this great restaurant!

So if you have never visited Red Robin, you should. Also, if you suffer from any food allergies, let that not stop you from finding great food at a great restaurant like Red Robin. Try out Red Robin’s Customizer Hub on RedRobin.com and test-drive different combinations of ingredients and enjoy some of Red Robin menu favorites while keeping within your dietary restrictions. The Customizer Hub gives you two options: “Customize Your Nutrition” and “Build a Customized Allergen Menu.”

Learn more about Red Robin at Any Of the Below Locations

Red Robin website: http://bit.ly/JZZTQM
Red Robin Customer Hub: http://bit.ly/1hYp83I
Red Robin Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1g54rPy
Red Robin Twitter: http://bit.ly/1lOnmp7
Red Robin Instagram: http://bit.ly/Q0Cou4

Giveaway

How would you like to win this for yourself or for your family? All you need to do is fill out the below form to be entered. The contest will run for one week and will end on May 16, 2015. #

Winner must be a resident of the U.S.

Red Robin $25 Giftcard Giveaway

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Applebee’s ( @Applebees ) = Great Food At A Great Price

September 9, 2014 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

I have been a fan of Applebee’s for some time, but I had not been there recently. I was lucky enough recently to be asked to go and try out their new menu and specifically bring my family! When I got to the restaurant I have to say that I was really impressed to find that the menu had been given a complete overhaul. You not only could get some of the traditional favorites, but they now are offering all-you-can-eat ribs as well as burgers that are actually infused with some delicious things. I mean there’s an All-In Burger that will help you celebrate your love for everything bacon – the Triple Bacon Burger. ?They actually sear bacon right into their fresh (never frozen) ground beef, place two strips of crispy bacon on top and spread a BBQ bacon ranch on the bottom bun – you truly get bacon in every bite!

I chose to try out the all-you-can-eat ribs as I am a sucker for good ribs. There were a number of flavors and the best part to this deal is that every time that they bring you new ribs you can get a new flavor and try them all of you like. The ribs were flavorful and were filled with a ton of meat.

My kids loved their kids menu and I was impressed with the price and the amount of food that they got, and of course they wanted to trade up and get an oreo milkshake for dinner and did I relent, why yes I did!

J-Mom got a sandwich that she said was simply divine. What more can you ask for but a happy family spending time together over a great meal at a great price!

The atmosphere in Applebee’s is also fun. Laid back and definitely connected to sports, you can relax, watch a game and eat some great food, while you enjoy your evening out, or at least that was what we did.

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