A Good Thing - Year of the Good Deal

Coupons Rock!!
We went to our first brunch of the year at a restaurant called Picket Fences in Ditmas Park. Let me start off by saying that the food is really good. The service on the other hand is really, really SLOOOOOOOOOOW. But since it's a Sunday afternoon and we weren't in a hurry, we just sat back, relaxed and waited. The waiter gave us each two free mimosas because our drinks hadn't arrived by the time our food came. A win-win for us.

I had Eggs Florentine with roasted potatoes. Really good. I had to send it back because I like my eggs poached firm and of course, even though I said firm, they weren't. Yuck. They were perfect second time around.

My boyfriend had the Pulled Pork over Cheese Grits with two Poached Eggs. This dish was so good. I am getting it the next time we go. The pork was tender and the grits creamy. His eggs were poached the proper way. Did I say Yuck? Ewww. Anyhoo, this dish is a winner.

What made this brunch a super winner? My boyfriend checked in on Foursquare and a coupon came up for 50% off the total meal. Whooo Hooo. He gave his phone to the waiter, who scanned in the coupon and deducted it from our bill. We have NEVER had a brunch bill for $15. I like starting the year with good deals under our belts. Oh and we did tip on the original amount of the bill, it is suggested that you do that when using coupons or vouchers at restaurants and makes sense to me.

I've decided that this is "The Year of the Good Deal" and will be on the sharp lookout for good deals at restaurants (Restuarant Week is coming up), clothes, entertainment and travel. I for one am keeping my $2 close to me and yes I will have another mimosa, thank you very much!