Cleverley’s Weekend Dining Deals for Oct. 2, 2009

For diners searching for a great meal for a good deal, the FOX 26 Morning News Extra resident diva of dining, Cleverley Stone, has the dish for you!

Eat Free! Did you know that the IKEA home furnishings store on Katy Freeway has a restaurant in it? The store will give you two free Swedish meatball dinners and all you have to do is complete a survey on their web site at http://www.ikeahouston.com/en/5dollarsurveyoff3.php. The coupon is valid through October 31st.  (Value of the 2 dinners is $8.58.)

For a date night deal, Willie G’s Steaks & Seafood on Post Oak Boulevard just completed a renovation of their patio, lounge area and new oyster bar. The location has a fantastic dinner deal, available every night, that includes 3 courses: Gumbo or Caesar Salad to start, Cajun Mahi Mahi with crawfish etouffee; Chicken Florentine; Fried Seafood Trio or Shrimp Marinara for your entree and Key Lime Pie or Cheesecake for dessert. For just $23.99 per person!

Special Occasion Dinner: Birthday, Anniversary, In-Laws in from Out-of-Town? Monarch Restaurant in the Hotel Zaza just introduced their new fall menu.
It’s a very elegant restaurant with a cool vibe. It’s draped in opulent fabrics and has a beautiful view of the Mecom Fountain, that’s lit up at night. Executive chef Aaron Neely is presenting a 3 course dinner with wine pairings for $68 per person.

Cleverley’s Weekend Dining Picks for August 22, 2008

Houston Restaurant Week 2008 was such a success that 25 restaurants have extended their offers for an additional seven days, meaning that even more money will be raised to help end hunger in Houston.  Through Sunday, August 24th, diners can enjoy a delicious three-course gourmet dinner for just $35 per person and the restaurants will donate $5 from each meal to Houston’s End Hunger Network.

To view menus from participating restaurants, visit the Houston Restaurant Week Web site. Houston restaurant journalist and radio show host Cleverley Stone is the chairwoman and co-founder of Houston Restaurant Week.

Three of the restaurants that extended their participation in the program are Downtown AquariumOpenCity and Cafe Annie.

Click here to watch Cleverley share her Weekend Dining Picks on FOX 26 Morning News.