Ben & Jerry's

Check out this easy way to get a coupon for free Ben and Jerry's spotted by Insider's Passport: http://ow.ly/X9ww

(image via benjerry.com)

All you have to do is go to this site, sign up for the newsletter and agree to receive (approximately) monthly emails. I'm in!

*All deals were valid at the time of writing. Please visit the website or call to confirm.

Beware of BOGO Tax

Did you know that when you use a Buy One, Get One Free coupon you should not be charged for tax on your free meal? According to this article from the Food Matters blog on hamptonroads.com, that money is "ill-gained." Considering the fact that tax on food in Virginia Beach is 10.5%, be sure to check your receipt the next time you get a BOGO deal!

Napoli

(image via napolispizzavb.com)

With a laundry list of things to do for the holidays before me, I could not bear the thought of cooking. And I was craving pizza. So I did a bit of searching on the internet and decided to use this coupon to order a large pepperoni pizza from Napoli for R and I. Dine in, take out and delivery are all options at Napoli but we were out and about so we decided to go and pick it up ourselves.

We enjoy pizza from several local spots, but on this particular evening I decided on a pie from Napoli because I love how they top the pizza with just a touch of oregano and this was the only restaurant that I had a coupon for. The pizza was no disappointment and for just $11.04 I dodged having to make dinner and had leftovers for lunch the next day. A deliberate dining success!

Here's the Run Down:

Website: http://napolispizzavabeach.com/

Menu: http://napolispizzavabeach.com/menus.html

Hours: Monday - Thursday: 11am - 9pm, Friday - Saturday: 11am - 10pm, Closed on Sundays

Coupon: http://napolispizzavabeach.com/coupons.html

Location: 3101 Virginia Beach Blvd.Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Phone*: 757-486-5001

*Deals and details were valid at the time of writing. Please visit the website or call to confirm all details.

Lynnhaven Fish House

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I must say that I've never been to Lynnhaven Fish house, but I saw that this deal in Hampton Roads Magazine's weekly email and wanted to pass it along. Go here to purchase a $50 gift card for just $25 (not valid on alcohol purchases). Oh, and be sure to report back on how your visit was!

Location: 2350 Starfish RoadVirginia Beach, VA 23451

Phone: 757-481-0003

Menu: here

Fire & Vine

After a brief hiatus, we're back to it!



R and I have enjoyed a few dinners at Fire & Vine since it's opening. I particularly enjoy the shrimp and grits. We've also had fun tasting the different wine flights. A few days ago I received an email announcing a new bar menu and happy hour specials. If you don't mind dining in the bar, it looks like there are some nice deals to be had. The menu is available here. Happy hour is daily from 4:30 to 7:30 and during that time all woodfired pizzas and flatbreads are just $5. Martinis are also $5, domestic beer is $2.50 and there are weekly wine specials. Happy hour specials are only available in the bar, so keep that in mind.



If you aren't in the mood for a $5 pizza at the bar, be sure to purchase a dining certificate here worth $25 but priced at just $10 when you spend $40 (alcohol not included in the total).



Look at the laundry list of awards that Fire and Vine has received: Diamonds - AAA Platinum Stellar Cellar Award- Hampton Road Magazine 2007 Southeast Region Wine Hospitality Award - Sante Magazine Letter of Distinction - Wine Enthusiast Magazine Letter of Unique Distinction - Wine Enthusiast Magazine Letter of Recognition - Wine Spectator Magazine. Go here to look at other media recognition.



Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Menu: http://www.fireandvine.com/ordereze/Files/WEBSITE%20DINNER%20MENU.pdf
Coupon: $25 certificate for only $10, must spend $40 not including alcohol
Location: 1556 Laskin Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone*: 757-428-8463

*Deals and details were valid at the time of writing. Please visit the website or call to confirm all details.

Discount Dining Certificates

I've never purchased a dining certificate from 10best.com (a site that offers restaurant gift certificates for at a discounted rate), but there are several great restaurants listed on this site and all certificates are 60% off through October 8th with the promo code ENJOY.

For Virginia Beach (and Hampton Roads) restaurants go here. Be sure to read the restrictions on the certificates as many have a minimum food purchase, are only valid for dinner, etc. There are great deals to be had, enjoy!

Bad Ass Coffee Company

Need a little caffeine fix? Head over to Bad Ass Coffee Company (with a friend) for a Buy One, Get One Free Coffee with this coupon. Read a recent review from hamptonroads.com here.

(photo via bad ass)

Location: 619 18th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone*: 757 233 4007
Menu


*Coupon valid at the time of writing. Please visit the website or call to confirm.