I am a food snob. I like to drink. I’m also a cheapskate, which means I hunt down every restaurant special I can find. I would love to see a directory of local restaurants that lists when they offer specials and what they discount. Here’s where you come in- what are your favorite food and/or drink specials in the city?
While I’ve been thinking about this for years, it’s Style’s “Short Order” restaurant news section that reminded me of my goal with its report on a new special at Julep’s:
Deal at Julep’s
Early birds get a discount off the entire check at Julep’s New Southern Cuisine, one of the little jewels of Shockoe Bottom for its creative fare, professional service and two-level, fireplace-lighted dining rooms and bar. Owner Amy Cabaniss offers a flat 20 percent off the entire dinner check for parties of four or fewer who reserve tables Mondays through Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. 1719 E. Franklin St. 377-3968. www.juleps.net.
Other specials:
- Sam Miller’s: $0.75 oysters during Thur. & Fri. happy hour (4-8?)
- 821: Thursday is happy hour all day (with Legend on tap!)
- Cafe Gutenberg: Wed. is half-price wine night
- Sticky Rice: half-price sushi on Fri. (5-6) and Mon. (10:30-12:30)
- Capital Ale House: cheap domestic drafts ($2-3) on Sundays (1-5); $1 burger night on Mondays (no sides included)
- Que Pasa (church hill): also has $1 burger nights on Mondays
Additions, please…
December 19, 2008 at 2:21 pm
i used to work at Julep’s as hostess.
I applied there mostly to get a sweet discount on the amazing food. That place, despite its outer appearance isnt all frilly and lace, its actual a great spot to go out and have a good meal, better wine, and a good time. Plus all the staff are great people.
loves me some New Southern Cuisine.
and my boyfriend works at 821 and as long as they keep pushing out that all day happy hour and those huge fricken nachoes. i think im going to make him my husband.
good choices.
<3
December 20, 2008 at 10:04 am
Zuppa does half price appetizers during happy hour, not sure if that’s every day
December 20, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Cha Chas Cantina in the slip. 2 dollar domestics, 3 dollar awesome margaritas. 4-8 PM, everyday of the week.
Chips and Salsa- free. 24/7
December 20, 2008 at 6:32 pm
One of my Fan getaways has a late night special that hits the spot. I don’t go often enough to keep them in business, so I won’t keep it to myself any longer:
The White Dog on W. Main.
$5 apps every night for the last hour (or two?) that the kitchen is open.
(try the catfish fingers)
I don’t think they have regular drink specials, but the dimly lit English basement is pretty special in itself (a small stage for big eccentric personalities).