| Eat out in Champaign-Urbana, but go online before you | | | | the local Champaign-Urbana restaurant listings. You |
| dine | | | | can find their "food specials" and "bar specials" listings |
| Hungry but don't want to cook? Not quite ready to | | | | for establishments in Champaign-Urbana. |
| spend $$$ on a meal? That makes, well, many of us. | | | | I would recommend staying away from online Yellow |
| Fear not - you can eat out, AND get a good value for | | | | Page-type directories or non-local directory sites. They |
| your buck. Dare I even say - save?! | | | | will often give you just the basics, such as the business |
| It is all online! Before you leave your house (or work) to | | | | address and contact information. Not very valuable |
| go to a restaurant, give yourself 10 minutes online. | | | | when you are trying to decide what you want and are |
| Google the restaurant! Start with search (Google, | | | | trying to save some money. |
| Yahoo, MSN) if you don't know the Web site address | | | | You can also check local listing sites like Here you will |
| for the restaurant (or type of local restaurant) you | | | | find not only the basic local information about the |
| want to eat at. Google it and "voila!" - You are half | | | | restaurants, but also printable Local Deals that can |
| way there. Check out the site's features - menus, | | | | amount to significant savings. It's easy - just click on |
| hours, price lists, special offers, etc. You may even find | | | | "Shopping" and then "Food and Dining." |
| some printable coupons you can use. Many | | | | So, before you hit the grocery store and spend hours |
| restaurants are offering special dining hours and deals | | | | on making a perfect meal, check online - you may be |
| to attract new and returning consumers. | | | | able to actually save money and time by eating at a |
| If you are not finding any deals on the restaurant Web | | | | local restaurant. |
| site, check your local Web directories. Try EatCu for | | | | |