Spend a little, save a little

If you haven’t been to this website yet, you should definitely check it out AND sign up for their emails. Restaurant.com has a substantial list of Charlotte-area restaurants offering great coupons. You do have to pay for the these; they are generally $10 for a $25 gift certificate. However, if you are on their mailing list, you receive frequent coupon codes for up to 80% off. Spending $2 for $25 in savings for a restaurant you’ve been wanting to go to anyways isn’t so bad! My favorite restaurants on the site include: The Wine Loft, Jo Jo China Bistro, 1900 Mexican Grill, and Copper Modern Indian. What to watch out for: There is often a minimum amount you have to spend in order to use the gift certificate, and sometimes you can not use the gift certificate for alcohol.