Over the weekend we started the Kids Eat Free push into Canada. I'm super excited about that since they too have great offers! You will still see Yelp reviews and kid menus when they are available.
I will be adding Canada both to the iPhone and Android applications in the next few weeks. So, if you know a kids eat free offer anywhere in Canada, add it. Tell your friends that live there so they can add offers too.
Restaurant owners in Canada have the same features too. They can sign up for a free Owners account to help maintain their offer to ensure accuracy. So spread the word, add some deals and away we go.
Don't forget, if you want to see features added, send me feedback! I love hearing what you have to say. My products are to make your lives easier.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
New Owners Page.
We are now catering not only to parents but also restaurants. Now restaurant owners and managers can sign up to either claim a restaurant or add their restaurant to our database. We are the only kids eat free product where it's always free to add kids eat for specials. The great thing about us is you see the offer information instantly after saving it. Now the owners and managers can help add to the database.
You as the owner or manager can sign up for your account for free, edit your restaurant information. We are still in beta but will be adding features as time goes one. Be sure to let us know what features you'd like to see added so we can make this an easy to use product. Owners can go here to start signing up now.
Remember, we are free and would love you your to claim your restaurant.
You as the owner or manager can sign up for your account for free, edit your restaurant information. We are still in beta but will be adding features as time goes one. Be sure to let us know what features you'd like to see added so we can make this an easy to use product. Owners can go here to start signing up now.
Remember, we are free and would love you your to claim your restaurant.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Humble Pie
We were finally able to eat there. I have read quite a few good reviews and have been wanting to try it since they offer a kids eat free night. We were going to try is a few Saturday's ago but it was really busy and not so "kid friendly". We were down there yesterday so we stopped in.
It was Sunday evening, nice since it wasn't busy, we were able to watch part of the Sunday night football game. We were able to order from the happy hour menu and still get two kids meals free. The Hubby and I ordered two 8" pizza Margherita pizzas for $5.00 each, I ordered a water (free), he had a Coke ($2.95), Youngling ordered Pasta with red sauce ($5.95, drink included) and Little Man had a Cheese Pizza ($5.95, drink included).
As you can see before the discount we were at $25.44, after the kids meals were taken off we were down to $13.54. Also, when you're figuring out a tip, be nice and tip on the amount before the discount was taken off. I hear a lot of complaining from wait staff about this and some restaurants have stopped kids eat free nights not only because of that but also the way staff has been treated by families. We need to be on our best behaviors as well or else these great finds will go away.
We're Updating.
We have a great new update in review with Apple as we speak right now. We have made the UI much easier to use plus added some great features. On the web site we already added Kid Menus and Restaurant Reviews, courtesy of Yelp!. Now we have added those great features to the iPhone.
I know you will like the new design. Instead of everything being on one page, we've broken it up. When you first launch the app, the Nearby is still the same. After choosing an offer, there are up to four screens you will have. The first screen has the restaurant name, address, phone number and the days the offer is going on. Tap the screen again, it becomes larger and you're able to add to your Favorites, call the restaurant and also see Yelp! reviews. Tap to go back.
Flick your finger to move to the next screen which is the information about the offer and the voting tools. If the description is on the longer side, you can also tap to enlarge. Flick again to get to the Map screen. You can tap to also enlarge, then you're given two buttons, Show Route and also Show My Location. The last screen will be the menu. Again tap to enlarge. If the menu is large you're able to scroll to see it all.
We have also added an extra button to the navigation bar, Favorites. You can add your favorites by tapping on the first screen to enlarge is. The star about 3/4 of the way down will turn yellow to show it's been selected. If it's not what you wanted you can always tap it again to deselect it. As you add favorites, a number will show up on the favorites icon.
You can see a sneak peek of the new update here. If you would like to see more screen shots you can always find me on Twitter, I'll be happy to send you more or answer any questions you may have. Don't forget that we are always looking to hear from you on how to make our site better. Be sure to click on the Feedback tab to share.
I know you will like the new design. Instead of everything being on one page, we've broken it up. When you first launch the app, the Nearby is still the same. After choosing an offer, there are up to four screens you will have. The first screen has the restaurant name, address, phone number and the days the offer is going on. Tap the screen again, it becomes larger and you're able to add to your Favorites, call the restaurant and also see Yelp! reviews. Tap to go back.
Flick your finger to move to the next screen which is the information about the offer and the voting tools. If the description is on the longer side, you can also tap to enlarge. Flick again to get to the Map screen. You can tap to also enlarge, then you're given two buttons, Show Route and also Show My Location. The last screen will be the menu. Again tap to enlarge. If the menu is large you're able to scroll to see it all.
We have also added an extra button to the navigation bar, Favorites. You can add your favorites by tapping on the first screen to enlarge is. The star about 3/4 of the way down will turn yellow to show it's been selected. If it's not what you wanted you can always tap it again to deselect it. As you add favorites, a number will show up on the favorites icon.
You can see a sneak peek of the new update here. If you would like to see more screen shots you can always find me on Twitter, I'll be happy to send you more or answer any questions you may have. Don't forget that we are always looking to hear from you on how to make our site better. Be sure to click on the Feedback tab to share.
Friday, October 16, 2009
YC's Mongolian Grill
I have never felt so badly after eating here. I don't care how badly you need to eat, GO EAT MCDONALD'S! I read quite a few reviews on this place, you have got to be kidding me! If you gave this place anything higher than 2 stars you seriously have no taste buds. I can't really say that because I have noticed a lot of places here in Phoenix who have good ratings do not taste good to me.
I seriously will never, ever go back. I have yet to find a good Mongolian grill place here in Phoenix. Whenever I go back east I always Go Mongo with shrimp, lemon, garlic, onion and a ton of other things wrapped up with rice in a flour tortilla (man I'm getting hungry again).
YC's fails in comparison. On their web site they say they are "healthy". Do you know why they are healthy? Because when they cook your food they use water and wash what little flavor you do have off. You aren't able to put any spices on since there aren't any. After it was cooked I had to keep running back to the buffet and grab different sauces to try and give it some flavor. It's hard to do that when you have water in the bottom of your bowl. What are you thinking using water? I mean they had to have put at least 2 cups of water on my little bowl, walked around the grill twice and the water wasn't even evaporated.
I really was not happy and I should have asked for my money back but I really just wanted to get out of there. I will never go back there. I will wait until I visit back home to eat good Mongolian BBQ.
I seriously will never, ever go back. I have yet to find a good Mongolian grill place here in Phoenix. Whenever I go back east I always Go Mongo with shrimp, lemon, garlic, onion and a ton of other things wrapped up with rice in a flour tortilla (man I'm getting hungry again).
YC's fails in comparison. On their web site they say they are "healthy". Do you know why they are healthy? Because when they cook your food they use water and wash what little flavor you do have off. You aren't able to put any spices on since there aren't any. After it was cooked I had to keep running back to the buffet and grab different sauces to try and give it some flavor. It's hard to do that when you have water in the bottom of your bowl. What are you thinking using water? I mean they had to have put at least 2 cups of water on my little bowl, walked around the grill twice and the water wasn't even evaporated.
I really was not happy and I should have asked for my money back but I really just wanted to get out of there. I will never go back there. I will wait until I visit back home to eat good Mongolian BBQ.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Chipotle.
I had been craving Chipotle for quite a long time and I couldn't wait for Sunday (kids eat free). The family and I went yesterday and tried their new new kids menu. It's nice to know that they now have a dedicated menu but it's not good for my 6 year old. I haven't put the menu up since their kids eat free deal ends soon, so here it is:
When they say small quesadilla, they really mean small. My 6 year old was still hungry after eating his #2 so he ate the rest of my burrito. Since my 4 year old doesn't eat much to begin with I wasn't too worried about her since she had the #1. It's a cool idea for them to have a kid's menu since it's been a long time coming. To me it seemed more geared towards the little kids. They need to add an inbetween meal for normal eaters. The kids I know need more food than what Chipotle has to offer in the kid meals but the adult sized portions are way to big. Actually the normal size portions are huge and unhealthy for adults.
There needs to balance on calories, sodium, fat and portion size that's within a normal range. I eat out probably more than I should but I know what I should eat and from where. I only eat Chipotle twice a year since I've seen what the the nutrional facts are on their food.
I have to say good job Chipotle for trying now try to make it a little more healthy and normal portions and I'll be glad to try you again.
- Small Quesadilla $2.95
- Small Meat & Cheese Quesadilla-Choice of meat. $3.50
- Single Taco-Soft or crispy shell and a choice of any three items (one meat or guacamole) and a side of rice. $3.50
- Taco Kit (they build it)- Choose any three ingredients (one meat or gaucamole) and two soft or crispy shells. $3.95
When they say small quesadilla, they really mean small. My 6 year old was still hungry after eating his #2 so he ate the rest of my burrito. Since my 4 year old doesn't eat much to begin with I wasn't too worried about her since she had the #1. It's a cool idea for them to have a kid's menu since it's been a long time coming. To me it seemed more geared towards the little kids. They need to add an inbetween meal for normal eaters. The kids I know need more food than what Chipotle has to offer in the kid meals but the adult sized portions are way to big. Actually the normal size portions are huge and unhealthy for adults.
There needs to balance on calories, sodium, fat and portion size that's within a normal range. I eat out probably more than I should but I know what I should eat and from where. I only eat Chipotle twice a year since I've seen what the the nutrional facts are on their food.
I have to say good job Chipotle for trying now try to make it a little more healthy and normal portions and I'll be glad to try you again.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Sweet Deals!
It is finally Friday! It's been crazy for the family. Here's an update on a deal. Olga's may have an awesome deal soon. Possibly $1.99 kid meals everyday. If they had one out here, I would so be there. I love food! That's why I do this. I like knowing if nothing else sounds good, I can always go to Denny's for dinner. I also love finding the great places to eat at like Cocomo Joe's, 44th Ward Dinner Party and if I lived in Seattle, Ivar's food sounds delicious. On a cold, rainy day, sit at one of their three restaurants right on the pier. That just sounds like fun doesn't it? These are the deals I LOVE finding for you!
It's not just me finding these great deals either. The owner of South added their great deal the other day. Now I know while I'm on vacation where I'm eating now. I just can't stop talking about all the fun deals that have been added by all of us! Thank you to everyone who has contributed and for all your feedback! We really do listen to what you want to see.
Thank you again to everyone adding deals! I love the foodies that want to share where they eat. Don't forget to also write a review to let people know how you feel! Remember I'm not just on the web but also for the iPhone and Android. Don't have an Android? Wait a little while longer because some awesome ones are starting to come out!
It's not just me finding these great deals either. The owner of South added their great deal the other day. Now I know while I'm on vacation where I'm eating now. I just can't stop talking about all the fun deals that have been added by all of us! Thank you to everyone who has contributed and for all your feedback! We really do listen to what you want to see.
Thank you again to everyone adding deals! I love the foodies that want to share where they eat. Don't forget to also write a review to let people know how you feel! Remember I'm not just on the web but also for the iPhone and Android. Don't have an Android? Wait a little while longer because some awesome ones are starting to come out!
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