PunchPie's San Jose Restaurant Specials

PunchPie is a San Jose-based affinity program for restaurants. Instead of using a punch card (e.g. buy 10 sandwiches, get one free), you can use an app on your phone. I hate carrying around a bunch of cards in my wallet for the lunch places I frequent, so this really comes in handy.

There are over 100 restaurants using PunchPie and 57 of them are in San Jose, including some of my favorites like Spuds, On a Roll, Bibo's NY Pizza, Punjab Cafe, Beach Hut Deli, and Caspian Village. Instead of just getting a free offering after a certain number of purchases, there is also a first visit bonus at all PunchPie restaurants.

Below you can see the full list of San Jose restaurants and their promotions. There is really no downside here so download the app, support a local business, and enjoy discounts at a ton of restaurants.

You can download the app here!

Dine Downtown San Jose: Restaurant Week June 22 - July 7

Dine Downtown San Jose is back for 2011 and has an outstanding lineup of participating restaurants! Each venue will offer a $20, $30, or $40 fixed price three course menu. I'll also point out the the Capital Club is a member-only club, so restaurant week is the only time of the year where anyone can go up and sample their dining room on the 17th floor of the Knight Ridder building. Dine Downtown kicks off today and you can find the participating restaurants below. For more details on all of the restaurants and menus, click here.

Dine Downtown $20 Prix Fixe Menus

• 19Market Restaurant - 19 N. Market St.; 280-6111
• Azúcar Latin Restaurant & Lounge  - 71 E. San Fernando St.; 293-8482
• Billy Berk's - 99 S. First St.; 292-4300
• Britannia Arms Downtown - 173 W. Santa Clara St.; 278-1400
• Eulipia Restaurant & Bar - 374 S. First St.; 280-6161
• Habana Cuba Restaurant - 238 Race St. ; 998-2822
• Loft Bar and Bistro - 90 S. 2nd St.; 291-0677
• Mezcal Restaurant - 25 W. San Fernando St.; 283- 9595
• P.F. Chang's China Bistro - 98 S. Second St.; 961-5250 ($40 for two people)
• Pagoda Restaurant - in the Fairmont San Jose, 170 S. Market St.; 998-1900
• Sonoma Chicken Coop  - 31 N. Market St.; 287-4098

Dine Downtown $30 Prix Fixe Menus

• 19Market Restaurant - 19 N. Market St.; 280-6111
• 71 Saint Peter Mediterranean Grill - 71 N. San Pedro St.; 971-8523
• Affinity - in the Downtown Hilton, 300 Almaden Blvd.; 287-2100
• Azúcar Latin Restaurant & Lounge - 71 E. San Fernando St.; 293-8482
• Bella Mia Restaurant & Bar - 58 S. First St.; 280-1993
• Billy Berk's - 99 S. First St.; 292-4300
• Emile's Restaurant - 545 S. Second St.; 289-1960
• Eulipia Restaurant & Bar - 374 S. First St.; 280-6161
• Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge - 99 E. San Fernando St.; 998-9998
• Il Fornaio - in the Sainte Claire Hotel, 302 S. Market St.; 271-3366
• Loft Bar and Bistro - 90 S. 2nd St.; 291-0677
• Los Gatos Brewing Company - 163 W. Santa Clara St.;292-9928
• Mezcal Restaurant - 25 W. San Fernando St.; 283- 9595
• San Pedro Square Bistro & Wine Bar - 20 N. Almaden Ave.; 298-9463

Dine Downtown $40 Prix Fixe Menus

• Arcadia Modern American Steakhouse - in the San Jose Marriott, 100 W. San Carlos St.; 278-4555
• Azúcar Latin Restaurant & Lounge - 71 E. San Fernando St.; 293-8482
• Billy Berk's - 99 S. First St.; 292-4300
• The Grill - 172 S. Market St.; 294-2244
• Loft Bar and Bistro - 90 S. 2nd St.; 291-0677
• Morocco's Restaurant - 86 N. Market St.; 998-1509
• Morton's The Steakhouse - 177 Park Ave.; 947-7000
• Paesano Ristorante Italiano - 350 W. Julian St.; 217- 9327
• P.F. Chang's China Bistro - 98 S. Second St.; 961-5250 ($40 for 2 people)
• Paolo’s Restaurant - 333 W. San Carlos St. # 150; 294-2558
• Silicon Valley Capital Club - 50 W. San Fernando St. #1700; 971-9300

Whipp's Frozen Fruit Deal

Whipp's has become one of my favorite dessert stops Downtown. They have a very unique product which essentially consists of fresh fruit ground up into something similar to ice cream. I typically combine their whipped fruit with some type of yogurt such as vanilla tart. They also have free parking right behind their store, a rare convenience downtown! Currently, KGB Deals is running a 50% off promotion for them. Check out the deal over here!

Hit the sweet spot with a medium-sized frozen fruit dessert for $1.95 at Whipp’s Frozen Fruit ($3.95 value)

who & where

• Whipp's Frozen Fruit
• www.whippsdesserts.com
• 110 E. San Fernando St.
• San Jose, CA 95112
• 608.930.9490

by the way:

• Valid until June 12, 2011
• Cannot be combined with other offers

need to know:

• Tasty and refreshing whipped dessert with your choice of two fresh fruit flavors
• Choose from any delicious and low-calorie flavors like pear, banana, watermelon, peach, pineapple, and more
• All-natural, non-fat, and non-dairy dessert

what & why

Since the dawn of low-carb-low-fat-low-calorie diets, faithful followers have been hunting down sugar-sweetened gratification that hits the spot without expanding the waistline. Satisfy your craving for something indulgent yet diet-friendly with today’s kgbdeal and enjoy a medium-sized frozen fruit cup for just $1.95 at Whipp’s Frozen Fruit. This health-conscious dessert destination sells tart, naturally tasty desserts that are non-fat, non-dairy, and topped with whipped fresh fruit in your choice of two seriously delicious flavors. Have your dessert and still fit into those skinny jeans with a satisfying sweet treat that somehow tastes like ice cream without all those unnecessary calories. 

Downtown San Jose Restaurant and Arts Discounts!

At the end of the State of the City Address brochure, I found a nice little coupon. 20 restaurants are offering a $10 dining credit and just about all performing arts groups Downtown are offering 10% off tickets with the coupon below. This certificate is good until April 30th and you can download it by clicking here.

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Charlie's Cheesecake Works Discount!

A lot of nice "group buying" discounts lately for San Jose.  Here is another place that I have been meaning to try and now there is a lucrative offer to justify the trip. This cheesecake shop has a perfect 5 star rating on yelp with 150 reviews, so my expectations are high!

$9.50 for the Big Game Party Special including two twelve packs of Charlie’s Cheesecake Poppers™ at Charlie’s Cheesecake Works ($19 value)

Link: http://www.kgbdeals.com/san-jose-sf?utm_source=a1a&utm_medium=p&utm_campaign=d

who & where

• Charlie's Cheesecake Works
• www.charliescheesecakeworks...
• 1179 Redmond Ave.
• San Jose, CA 95120
• 408.268.4555

by the way:

• Valid until August 5, 2011
• Limit three vouchers per person
• May purchase unlimited vouchers as gifts; same conditions apply
• Can combine up to three vouchers each visit
• Cannot combine with other offers
• No cash value, credit, or change given
• In-store pickup only

need to know:

• Get two twelve packs of Charlie’s Cheesecake Poppers™ for the price of one
• Includes assorted flavors such as vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, key lime, and more
• Makes a great Big Game snack

what & why

The Big Game is fast approaching, and if you’re planning a party or just going to one, you’ll need a dessert that will properly complement the experience. Fortunately, today’s kgbdeal has the answer: Charlie’s Cheesecake Poppers™ from Charlie’s Cheesecake Works, which can be yours for just $9.50. That’s two twelve-count packs of assorted Charlie’s Cheesecake Poppers™ for the price of one, which will give your party guests something to smile about. Charlie’s Poppers™ take the legendary taste of Charlie’s Cheesecakes and packs them into bite-sized cheesecake wonders. Enjoy an assortment of delicious flavors sure to satisfy any palate including classic vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, key lime, and more. Regardless of which flavor you pop, you’ll be sure to have the perfect cheesecake dessert for the biggest game of the year.

Satori Discount!

I found this discount today for my favorite tea shop. Unfortunately it's a one day deal. To take advantage of this, just click here.

Satori Tea Company

$20 to Spend on Tea and Accessories

$10	buy now!send as a gift

• 50%
  savings
• 144
  purchased
• 10 : 09 : 43
  remaining

As Bill Murray said in Lost in Translation, "For relaxing times, make it Satori time." Well, not exactly, but that's what he would have said had he known about today's deal: $10 for $20 worth of tea, pots, cups, and infusers from Satori Tea Company. Opened in 2008,... (show more)

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