Center City Archives - Philly on the Cheap

1 Day Left for Discount Tickets to Jewish Museum

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Jan 282013

I just stumbled across this Groupon for discount tickets to the American Jewish Museum in Center City Philadelphia–and there is only one day left to take advantage of it. The deal expires today, Monday, Jan. 28 (sorry; literally just heard about it), and will save you 50% off admission.

More about the American Jewish Museum and this Groupon deal for discount tickets:

With original artifacts and interactive displays, the museum’s core exhibition traces more than 350 years of Jewish life in America.

Expires Apr 24, 2013
Limit 2 per customer per person.
May buy 2 additional as gifts.
Limit 4 per visit.
The Museum is closed March 26, 2013 for the Passover holiday.
Not valid with any other offers.
Active military personnel and children aged 12 or younger receive free admission.

Choose Between Two Options

$12 for admission for two (up to a $24 value)
$23 for admission for four (up to a $48 value)

Today’s Groupon: Cheap Hotel in Philadelphia

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Jan 222013

Got plans to visit Philadelphia between now and April? Or do you live locally and need to put some guests up in a hotel in the next few months?

Either way, today’s Groupon for a cheap hotel in Philadelphia is worth checking out.

The cost is $99 per night with two kids staying for free. Ninety-nine dollars may not see cheap to some, but for a major city like Philadelphia–and a hotel in Center City no less–it’s a great deal. These rooms normally go for $150+ per night.

Here are the details from Groupon.

The Embassy Suites Philadelphia – Center City enjoys a prime location in downtown Philadelphia, surrounded by the historic sites and cultural institutions. The hotel offers:

Complimentary breakfast
Onsite restaurant
Complimentary evening refreshments
Fitness center

This Groupon will get you a stay for two people–it is per night, per room, not per person. You can book as many nights as are available at that rate. Some popular nights have already sold out, so don’t delay.

While Groupon says this deal for a cheap hotel in Philadelphia is active through Jan. 31, 2013, it is possible for it to sell out sooner, as is what happened with the recent Great Wolf Lodge Groupon.

Free Cheesesteaks Appetizers When It’s Cold Out

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Jan 162013

Photo courtesy of Davio’s

If you love Philly cheesesteaks, you should pray for some cold weather. Because Philadelphia eatery Davio’s has introduced a free cheesesteaks appetizers promotion this winter when it is below freezing.

Whenever the temperature outside drops to 32 degrees or colder, you can get a free cheesesteaks spring roll at Davio’s. All you need to do is show the weather report on your mobile device, with the current temperature displayed.

So what’s the catch? Well, the promotion runs Monday through Friday only–sorry weekend foodies–and between 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and then again between 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Again, weekdays only.

If you’re a cheesesteaks lover, it’s cold out and you happen to be in Center City, head over to Davio’s at 111 S. 17th Street.

Cheap Hotel Rooms Philly

Posted by Leah Ingram Groupon Comments Off

Nov 302012

Got family visiting for the holidays but no place to put them? I just came across some cheap hotel rooms at one property in Philly.

It’s a Groupon/Expedia deal, but if you need to put some family members up for the holidays in a hotel, it’s good to know about.

The Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel has cheap hotel rooms for $99 a night right up to Christmas, through the holiday week and into the New Year. The hotel is located right in the heart of Center City, at 17th and Locust, and offers a number of free amenities:

Fitness center
Free WiFi
Complimentary morning newspaper
Free bottled water in room
Free local phone calls

You must purchase this Groupon by Sunday, December 2nd in order to qualify for this deal. Speaking of which here is the fine print:

No-shows will be charged total Groupon rate, no refunds, rescheduling, or rebooking allowed
Traveler name must match ID at time of check-in
Valid only for night(s) purchased
72-hour cancellation notice required prior to check-in or reservation is non-refundable
Must be 21 or older to check in
Credit card required at check-in
Guests must notify hotel after reservation to book additional occupants
Not valid with reward points
15.2% tax added at purchase

Free Tickets to Play about RFK

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Oct 012012

This month the Second Stage at the Adrienne Theater is presenting the show “RFK: The Man Who Should Have Been President.”

Through my affiliate relationship with Goldstar, you can get free tickets to one of a handful of shows in the next few weeks.

First, some background on the show:

New City Stage Company presents the Philadelphia premiere of RFK. This one-man play by Kennedy historian Jack Holmes explores the life and turbulent times of Robert Fitzgerald Kennedy, the Senator, U.S. Attorney General and brother of President John F. Kennedy who was a leading candidate in the 1968 election before he was tragically assassinated. Veteran stage and screen actor Russ Widdall, whose credits include HBO’s The Wire, explores Kennedy’s career behind the scenes in Washington, his critical role in the fight for civil rights, and more.

Here are the dates when free tickets are available, if you go through this link to Goldstar. (Note: if you’ve never purchased tickets through Goldstar, you will need to register first.)

FREE Thursday, October 4th @ 8 pm
FREE Friday, October 5th @ 8 pm
FREE Saturday, October 6th @ 3 pm
FREE Thursday, October 11th @ 8 pm
FREE Saturday, October 13th @ 3 pm
FREE Sunday, October 14th @ 3 pm
FREE Saturday, October 20th @ 8 pm
FREE Sunday, October 21st @ 3 pm

The Adrienne Theater is located 2030 Sansom Street in Center City.

Free Food from Maggiano’s

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Jul 302012

Get free pasta at Maggiano’s

Planning on dining out at Maggiano’s Little Italy in the near future? Then you must check out this prix-fixe meal deal that comes with a free food offer.

For $39.95 you can get a three-course meal for two that includes:

Appetizer, flatbreads, or two side salads
Two classic pasta dishes
Two desserts (choose from six selections)

At the end of your meal, you’ll get two new, freshly cooked free classic pasta dishes to take home. You can get the details on the Maggiano’s site here.

You’ll find Maggiano’s locations in the Philly area here:

NEW JERSEY

Bridgewater
Cherry Hill

PENNSYLVANIA

Center City (12th & Filbert)
King of Prussia

Philly Home to Top Kid-Friendly Restaurants

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Jun 132012

OpenTable, the online restaurant reservations system for diners, just announced the 2012 Diners’ Choice Award winners for the Top 75 Kid-Friendly Restaurants in the United States. These awards reflect the combined opinions of nearly 5 million reviews submitted by verified OpenTable diners.

Philadelphia is home to two fan favorites where parents like to take their kids to eat:

Buca di Beppo (Exton, Allentown, Philadelphia, Reading, Wynnewood)
Max Brenner in Center City, Philadelphia

Buca di Beppo offers regular deals for eating for free at its locations. So sign up for its eClub so you can always hear about the latest deals, promotions, coupons, and freebies!

Body Shop Groupon Today Only (5/2/12)

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May 022012

If you’re a fan of The Body Shop products, then you’ll want to take advantage of today’s Groupon for The Body Shop.

For $10 you’ll get $20 of The Body Shop products. You must purchase this Groupon before the end of day May 2, 2012, and then use this Groupon by June 30th, 2012. Also, you must redeem it in person at a retail Body Shop location. In the Philadelphia area, you’ll find The Body Shop stores here:

New Jersey

Deptford Mall
Bridgewater Commons

Pennsylvania

Liberty Place (Center City Philadelphia)
Montgomery Mall
Philadelphia International Airport
Willow Grove Park

Free Williams-Sonoma Cooking Classes in April

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Mar 282012

Williams-Sonoma stores have some really cool classes coming up in April. Most of them are free of charge.

April 1 — What’s in Season: Spring Produce
April 15 — Cooking with Herbs
April 22 — Intro to Gardening: Seed Starting (Note: this is a special class to commemorate Earth Day and has a fee associated with it. You will go home with five seed starts that you have created during the class, and your $10 class fee will be donated to the Edible Schoolyard Project.)
April 29 – Juicing

Here is how these classes work at Williams-Sonoma:

Hour-long technique classes are free and include tastings of prepared dishes.
Participants enjoy 10% savings on select same-day store purchases.
Available at all stores; class times vary by store location.
Class size is limited – call your local store to register

There are dozens of Williams-Sonoma locations in the Philadelphia area, including at Princeton Marketfair in New Jersey, the Oxford Valley Mall in Pennsylvania, and The Bellevue in Center City, Philadelphia.

Leap Day Deals and Freebies: Philly

Posted by Leah Ingram BOGO, Deals, Discounts, Freebie Comments Off

Feb 282012

There are a number of establishments in the Philadelphia area that are “celebrating” Leap Day tomorrow (February 29th) with deals, discounts, and freebies. I’ve rounded up as many as I could find, but if you hear of others in Philly, do post a comment to let us know.

FOOD DEALS AND FREEBIES

The Field House Bar and Restaurant at 11th and Filbert in Philly is celebrating its 4th birthday on February 29th and is offering an open bar and free food from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. You must contact the restaurant to be put on its guest list to get this freebie.
Krispy Kreme locations in Philly are offering a Leap Day doughnut deal. You can get a half dozen–or 6–original glazed donuts for only $2.29. Get it? The price is like the date? FYI, a dozen donuts usually costs close to $8 so this is a real savings! You’ll find Krispy Kreme locations in Bensalem, Collingswood (NJ), and Center City.
Dine at a discount at Buca di Beppo! Bring this coupon with you to enjoy a meal for 4 for only $29 on 2/29/12. This prix fixe menu includes salad, a pasta dish, and dessert. What a great deal–that comes out to a little more than $7 per person! You’ll find Buca di Beppo locations in Center City, Exton, and Wynnewood.
Get a free cookie at Subway when you purchase a meal there on Leap Day.
Lunch is on Einstein Bros Bagels–when you buy one lunch sandwich, you’ll get another for free. Click the Get Offer link on the Facebook page and an email coupon will be sent to your inbox. This freebie is not only good on February 29th but actually is valid through March 4. There are tons of Einstein Bros Bagel locations in the Philly area; the one closest to me is in Newtown (Bucks County).
Some deal sites are saying that you can get a free cup of coffee at McDonald’s in the New York Metro area. When I visited the New York Metro McDonald’s website, I found this freebie instead: BOGO (buy one get one free) Big Mac or Sausage McMuffin. The closest McDonald’s to us for this deal is in New Brunswick. Anyone heading up towards Rutgers on Leap Day?
While not technically a Leap Day Deal–though you can take advantage of it on February 29th–this double freebie was too good not to mention. Go “Like” Arby’s on Facebook, and then you can print out a coupon for a free drink and curly fries that you will get when you purchase an Arby’s Reuben sandwich. This deal is good through March 11th.

OTHER LEAP DAY DEALS AND DISCOUNTS

Get free admission at the Woodmere Art Museum on Leap Day. (The Woodmere Art Museum is located in Chestnut Hill.)
Frontier Airlines is having a Leap Year Sale on airfare. Frontier flies from 65 cities, including Philadelphia. These discounted fares must be booked by before midnight on 2/29/12 and must be used by May 9th.
The Haverford Library is offering a free book fine amnesty day on February 29th. That is, if you have overdue books from the library, you can return them on Leap Day and have the fee waived. Check out the Haverford Library website for details.

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