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Moe's Southwest Grill expands, creates jobs in tri-state area

Moe's Southwest Grill expands, creates jobs in tri-state areaby Margaret WhitfieldSometimes you're just in the right place at the right time. This is true of Moe’s Southwest Grill. At a time when the...

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$5 for $10 of prepared food at Bruno's

by Margaret WhitfieldEven though I write a fast food column, I don't want to eat fast food every day. The same is true for my kids. As a caring mom, I want to put healthy food on the...

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Comic Jim Gaffigan talks about his love of fast food on David Letterman

by Margaret WhitfieldI don't watch much late-night TV, but I just found out that comedian Jim Gaffigan, who is a huge fan of fast food, has been making the rounds of late-night TV talking about his...

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50% off South American and Southern American food in Queens

by Margaret WhitfieldTater tots are on the menu? Why not? The emphasis at El Ay Si (pronounced L.I.C., as in Long Island City, Queens, where the restaurant is located) is global comfort food. There...

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Half off tea, house-baked scones, savory paninis, and wine with pizza

by Margaret Whitfield A couple more special deals you may want to cash in on today. One is for half off on tea or coffee plus delicious baked goods at Communitea, in Long Island City. I don't...

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USA Today picks country's great burger joints; none in NYC

by Margaret WhitfieldUSA Today asked local experts to pick one great burger joint in each state and the District of Columbia. I can see where that was a challenge.What I can't see is how they...

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You can save half off a delicious lunch, but you'll have to get in line

by Margaret WhitfieldWhat happened was a successful catering business starts serving lunch? The people line up to order one of the chef's in-demand sandwiches.That's what goes on daily at Cer Te, near...

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Half off delicious hand-cut Belgian fries; half off bagels and cream cheese

by Margaret WhitfieldWhat's that saying about strange bed fellows? Whatever! Be happy for daily deals, whatever they might bring.And be espcially happy for Belgian fries at Pommes Frites, on Second...

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Frozen yogurt with Cabarnet wine sauce; why not? 25% off too

by Margaret WhitfieldSomething wicked this way comes. Sure I might be talking about Halloween, which is in just a few days, but I'm not. I'm talking frozen yogurt with Cabernet wine sauce. Or Jacques...

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$15 for $30 worth of chocolates

by Margaret WhitfieldI hope you all remembered to vote today. It's your civic duty.If you did, reward yourself with a deal from Groupon that's good for half off Aigner Chocolates in Queens. Aigner has...

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Half off healthy bison or ostrich wraps, fresh salads, and energy drinks

by Margaret WhitfieldA happy post-election day to you all. As a friend said, if you voted you won regardless of which party you were rooting for.Now, as the country gets back to the job of governing,...

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FREE coffee today and every Friday in Novemeber at Burger King

First there was a hamburger war. Now it is a coffee war. Starting today and every Friday during November, Burger King will offer free Seattle's Best morning coffee.The promotion is meant to with...

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Soup Nazi opens new location

by Margaret WhitfieldThe hilarious episode of Seinfeld that introduced the Soup Nazi was 15 years ago. Where does the time go?To celebrate that momentous occasion, the REAL soup nazi, better known as...

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50% off Thai fast food by Michelin star winning chef

by Margaret WhitfieldThe most prestigious honor any restaurant can be given is a star in the Michelin guide. Chef Andy Yang is a recipient of that honor. His restaurant Rhong-Tiam Express was honored...

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Wendy's to serve all natural hand cut fries

by Margaret WhitfieldIt may have taken them 41 years to get around to it, but Wendy’s announced it will become the first fast food chain to serve natural hand cut french fries like the ones they serve...

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57% off wholesome sandwiches from Swich

by Margaret WhitfieldHow much would you pay for a sandwich made of all fresh ingredients from local farmers? Before you answer consider the options. There is a Thanksgiving sandwich made not just of...

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Lobster roll meal for $5.50

by Margaret WhitfieldI had my first lobster roll in Rockport, Massachusetts more years ago than I care to remember. I do remember thinking how unbelievably delicious it was.When I came back to New...

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50% off Korean rice bowls

by Margaret WhitfieldFood doesn't have to be burgers or pizza to be fast. It can also be bibimbap. No, silly, that's not me saying nonsense syllables. It's a Korean staple that has veggies, rice...

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Take McDonald's survey, get $100 of FREE McD's "Arch Cards"; 50% off chocolate

by Margaret WhitfieldWhat's your favorite McDonald's menu item. Mickey D wants to know. And if you take the time to participate in an on line survey, he will even reward you with $100 worth of free...

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Village Voice's 10 favorite fast food items -- and mine

by Margaret WhitfieldAn interesting article appeared in the "Village Voice" food blog that seemed right up my alley. The article is entitled "Our 10 Best 10 Fast Food Items That Don't Totally Suck."...

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