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The Christian season of repentance, Lent, is underway. And with the season comes an increased demand for seafood -- as traditional followers of Lent avoid meat on Fridays. That demand has caused some restaurants to alter their menus, and seafood retailers to consider their supplies.

It's no fun to give up eating at restaurants just because of a sloppy economy - and you don't have to. I lay bare all my secrets to eat out on a budget in this video. Bon appetit!

THIS SALE HAS BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH FRIDAY, OCT.1, 2010. Stop the presses. This is only the second time I have ever seen Restaurant.com's $25 gift certificates go on sale for 90% off. Seeing how they normally sell for $10 each, this makes each $25 certificate cost just $1. To get the super...

Get 70% off Restaurant.com gift certificates with coupon code TASTY. The $25 certificates normally sell for $10, so this makes them $3 each. The coupon code expires Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. PST. You can use the coupon code to buy regular certificates at one of the thousands of...

The new discount at Restaurant.com is for 70% off gift certificates to hundreds - pardon me, thousands - of restaurants across the country. A $25 gift certificate starts at $10. Use coupon code FRESH to get the discount. Expires Thursday July 15, 2010. Restaurant.com claims to have added new...

Spend $18, get $10 back. That's a pretty nice discount, eh? This deal is at TGI Friday's restaurants and you will get a $10 gift card when you buy two entrees, which start at $9, from their "Caribbean-inspired" summer menu. The special menu features 14 new appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and...

Wahoo! The 80% off deals are back at Restaurant.com starting today through Monday July 12, 2010. Use coupon code FUN to get a $25 restaurant gift certificate, which normally sell for $10, for just $2. These certs have some exclusions but generally lower your restaurant tab by 30%-40%. Hundreds of...

If you fly into many major U.S. cities late, don't count on getting room service at your high-end hotel -- or even finding a decent meal nearby: Late-night dining options are frequently off the table, even if you're staying at the best hotel in town.

OpenTable looks like proof that a good company in a growing niche can have a bright future, even in today's volatile market. But on the one-year anniversary of its IPO, OpenTable is facing some tough competition.

Trains, airlines and theaters do it, why not restaurants? Off-peak pricing is coming to Next Restaurant in Chicago, which is scheduled to open in the fall. The price of a meal -- which will be five to six courses and include food, beverage pairings and service -- will depend on what type of seating...