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Bargains at Local Restaurants

Free appetizers, deeply discounted dinners...it doesn't get much better than this!

This week on Frugal Family it's all about delicious discounts at local restaurants.

Have you located any fab local deals? Please let us know in the comments. You're a big part of this column and we'd love your input.

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Deal: Sign up for Ruby Tuesday's So Connected e-mail club and you'll receive a coupon for a free entree when you purchase another entree, a free handcrafted burger on your birthday and more coupons for free and discounted food and drinks. Good for use at the . 

Good through: Ongoing.

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2. MANNY & OLGA'S PIZZA SILVER SPRING 

Deal: This printable coupon snags you one free large pizza when you also purchase one extra-large pizza with three toppings.

Good through: April 30, 2011.

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Deal: Get a printable coupon for a free appetizer when you join the "Give Me More Stripes" e-newsletter.  Good for use at the Tech Road location in Silver Spring/Colesville. 

Good through: Ongoing.

4. P.F. CHANG'S

Deal: Sign up for a Warrior Card and receive ten percent off every time you dine. Good at the North Bethesda/White Flint Mall and Chevy Chase locations. 

Good through: Ongoing.

5. CARVEL ICE CREAM GAITHERSBURG

Deal: This Gaithersburg ice cream shop's coupons are worth the quick drive! Deals include buy one ice cream cone get another free, $2 off ice cream cakes, buy one sundae get another free and $2 off a pack of "flying saucer" ice cream sandwiches.

Good through: January 1, 2012.

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