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‘Tis the season for restaurant gift cards with benefits

‘Tis the season for restaurant gift cards with benefits

Nov 19, 20213 min read

In case you didn’t know, it’s considered to be the season of giving. There’s plenty of reasons for gifting this year, and quite honestly, a time to be happy with those that you love — no gifts are needed for that.

While restaurants offer gift cards all year, a handful of local restaurants and businesses are offering deals on gift cards during the holiday season, gifting you an opportunity to enjoy what the city of Tucson has to offer. Also, some of these are for a limited time, so keep an eye out for when you need to make your purchase.

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The following spots in Tucson have some sweet deals, including bonus gifts, which you can treat yourself with if you’re able to keep a secret. Plus, check back often for updates because other spots will likely be announcing gift card specials throughout the holiday season.

Eegee’s

Multiple Locations
eegee's
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It’s never too early to get a head start on your holiday shopping to avoid the last-minute stress – especially when there’s something in it for you, too. At eegee’s, get a $10 bonus gift card for every $50 gift card purchase from now until Friday, December 31.

You can pick up the gift cards online or at any of their multiple locations.

For more information, visit eegees.com. 

Fox Restaurant Concepts

Multiple Locations
Fox Restaurant Concepts
Photo courtesy of Fox Restaurant Concepts

There are a few Fox Restaurants in town so this may be an easy holiday gift for the picky family members. From now until Friday, December 31, the concept group is offering a bonus $20 gift card if you buy $100 in gift cards. The Tucson restaurants include Wildflower American Cuisine, Zinburger, North Italia, Blanco Cocina + Cantina, and Culinary Dropout.

Recently, it was announced that Doughbird and Flower Child are coming to Tucson in 2022, and are moving into the former Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom.

For more information, visit foxrc.com. 

Ghini’s French Caffe

1803 E. Prince Rd.
Mussels at Ghini's French Cafe
Mussels at Ghini’s French Cafe (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Get ’em while they’re hot. Beginning on Friday, November 26, if you pick up a $100 gift card you’ll get another $25 for free. Bon appétit.

For more information, visit ghinisfrenchcafe.com.

Hotel Congress & Cup Cafe

311 E. Congress St.
Hotel Congress Gift Card
Photo courtesy of Hotel Congress

This one’s called the “East End Gift Card” and it’s available to use at Hotel Congress, Cup Cafe, and Club Congress. If you buy $100 you’ll get an additional $25. The deal begins on Friday, November 26, and then ends on Monday, November 29.

For more information, visit hotelcongress.com. 

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Maynards Kitchen

400 N. Toole Ave.
Roasted Turnips at Maynards Market & Kitchen
Roasted Turnips at Maynards Market & Kitchen (Credit: Jackie Tran)

The “East End Gift Card” can also be picked up for Maynards. They’ll have the same deal: If you buy $100 you’ll get an additional $25. The deal begins on Friday, November 26, and then ends on Monday, November 29.

For more information, visit hotelcongress.com. 

Postino

2500 E. Grant Rd.
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Postino Houston menu items (Photo by Becca Wright)

At everyone’s favorite Happy Hour spot, if you buy $100 in gift cards you’ll get a bonus $30 gift card. You can purchase them in-store or online, but make sure you do it soon because the deal is only valid until Monday, November 29.

For more information, visit postinowinecafe.com. 

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Si Charro! and Flores Concepts

Multiple Locations
Si Charro!
Photo courtesy of Si Charro!

This Holiday season when you buy a $100 charro card you will be gifted $22. The Charro Card can then be redeemed at any of the three El Charro Café locations CharroVida, or Charro Steak & Del Rey.

For more information, visit sicharro.com. 

Snooze

2500 E. Grant Rd., Suite 182
Snooze
Photo courtesy of Snooze on Instagram

Don’t snooze on this deal. From now until Saturday, January 1, you can harness a $20 bonus gift card if you purchase $100 in gift cards. The bonus gift card is only available for in-restaurant or e-gift purchases.

For more information, visit snoozeeatery.com.

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Matt Sterner

Matt Sterner

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At a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.

He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.

If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.

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