Food & Drink

October isn’t just about scary monsters, haunted houses and candy everywhere. It’s also about being treated to lots of sweet savings and discounts. And, for frugal families, it’s always a big treat, whenever they can save money — especially because the winter holidays are just around the corner.  There’s nothing scary during the Halloween month …

No tricks and all treats! Get dressed in your spookiest costumes for this week’s market. Kids will be able to trick or treat with vendors (while supplies last). Trick-or-Treat, Food Truck & Music Series, Lakeside Market When: Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m. Where: Wellington Amphitheater Features: 18 Food Trucks KISS Tribute …

This month is the final Night Market at Sanborn Square in Boca Raton for the season. It hosts live performances, local artists, vendors and plentiful food options; vendor prices vary. Night Market Thursdays: Nov. 6, Dec. 11, 2025 From 6 to 9 p.m. Free admission See this website for vendors & entertainment Features include a …

Cheese, beer, brats, music and more … Wisconsin Foodie Fest has it all. When: Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 8-9, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Where: Wellington Amphitheater Cost: $8.06-$13.70 Entertainment: Southern Blood The Rock Show Foreigner Experience & Bad Inc. Brett Staska Spred the Dub Website What else is happening: Looking for more free and cheap …

That’s a big win for Denny’s fans!  Thanks to the Toronto Blue Jays hitting a grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series, Denny’s is giving away its iconic Grand Slam breakfast away to fans for one week — as part of its Grand Slam giveaway.  Image: Denny’s From Nov. 3 to 10, 2025, …

Extra mustard and ketchup, please! Halloween is the perfect time to be corny (and silly!) with the family, especially with so many memories and traditions on the spooky night.  And frugal families can make the haunted holiday a little “cornier” by stopping by Sonic Drive-In for a frightfully good deal. The whole gang of monsters …

Organizations in South Florida offer free food distribution for families needing help. Some sites provide drive-through pickups, while others offer doorstep deliveries for eligible participants. Food distributions are in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. Often the organizations accept volunteers and donations. This list is periodically revised to reflect new distribution sites. It’s wise to phone …

Taste foods from different regions of the world at Riverwalk International Food Festival in Fort Lauderdale. Riverwalk International Food Festival in 2025  is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,  November 15 at Esplanade Park on the scenic Riverwalk promenade along The New River.  Entry is free. Food and drinks from food trucks and regional restaurants …

Because of their popularity, chicken sandwiches are now on just about every menu. And many fans believe Popeyes makes the best chicken sandwich among all fast-food restaurants. Leading up to National Chicken Sandwich Day, Popeyes is serving FREE chicken sandwiches for two weeks — from Oct. 27 to Nov. 9, 2025. Fans can bite into …

Back in 2000, Chipotle celebrated its very first Boorito giveaway with a burrito-themed costume contest on Halloween night. In the following years, customers who showed up dressed in any costume on Oct. 31 received a discounted entrée. Over the years, the giveaway has evolved with various changes.  It has become one of the most popular …

Spice up Halloween at QDOBA! Characters of all kinds can fill their belly on Halloween at the popular Mexican fast-casual restaurant. Image: QDOBA On Oct. 31, 2025, QDOBA is offering a FREE entrée with the purchase of an entrée and drink at participating locations.   Choose from burritos, bowls, salads, tacos or nachos. Quesadillas are excluded …