As we gradually try to return to some semblance of our former lives, many restaurants have had to shutter their doors forever (so long NaBu, we’ll miss you), while others are offering dining at reduced capacity. Many places are offering specials to entice back into your old routine.
Bona Italian
Bona Italian has some kind of special nearly every night of the week. Monday night is the restaurant’s “Give Back Mondays:” with 10% of your dine-in or take-out dinner bill returned to local non-profits. Tuesday nights, their $10 off every $40 dine-in or take out order. On hump day it’s Wine Down Wednesday, with a complimentary glass of house wine served with every entrée. On Thursday, all pizzas are 50% off (with the purchase of an entrée), and there’s also a 40% discount on many wines by the bottle. Friday and Saturday offer weekly specials. And, if you’re still not ready to dine-in, every night through September you can get a large two-topping pizza and two-liter bottle of soda for just $16.95, to take out or delivered. Call 954-565-7222 or go to bonaitalian.com.
Sarava
If you haven’t stopped in at Sarava, the healthy food spot on Dixie’s Highway (across from Wilton Theater Factory), now would be a good time. Known for smoothies and shots, Sarava is offering $3 off its big bowls (more than a salad, it’s a meal) and $1 off smoothies. Not only is their food good for you, but it might also help you shed a few of those pandemic pounds.
Georgie's Alibi Monkey Bar
Georgie’s Alibi Monkey Bar is serving up yummy treats. With its menu, you can travel the world without having to get on a plane. There’s Mexican, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and classic American fare. Check out the potstickers and southwestern egg rolls for starters. Its neighbor, Hunters, has recently reopened and has a limited menu of treats.
TooJay's Deli
With the Jewish High Holidays fast approaching, TooJay’s Deli has begun taking reservations for in-restaurant dining and orders for its menu of traditional favorites, available for convenient takeout, catering, and curbside pick-up. Takeout and catering orders must be placed by Tuesday, Sept. 15. Reservations are required for the dine-in Rosh Hashanah dinner on Friday, Sept. 18 and Saturday, Sept. 19. In keeping with current requirements from local and state governments, seating will be limited. The Rosh Hashanah menu of traditional savory and sweet specialties includes a brisket platter; roasted half chicken; broiled salmon; roasted Cornish game hen; or grilled London broil. All dine-in entrées include a glass of kosher wine, matzo ball soup, gefilte fish or chopped liver, mini potato pancakes, carrot tzimmes, coffee or tea and a choice of dessert.
For Yom Kippur, take-out orders must be placed by Wednesday, Sept. 23 to cater to you fast-breaking on Monday, Sept. 28. The classic TooJay’s Yom Kippur breakfast includes platters of sliced Nova, baked salmon and whitefish salad, bagels, cream cheese and accompaniments all ordered in desired quantities. Blintzes, mini potato pancakes and other holiday favorites from TooJay’s kitchen also are on the Yom Kippur menu, along with freshly baked bread and desserts from TooJay’s famous bakery.
Classic, made-from-scratch round challah, raisin challah, almond cake, honey cake, sponge cake and macaroons top the list of traditional favorites. TooJay’s guests will be eligible to receive free delivery on their first DoorDash order of $15 or more through Monday, Sept. 14. To place an order online, guests must visit toojays.com/order-now, pick their nearest TooJay’s location and select the “order with DoorDash” button. This offer is valid for the first order only and will show at checkout.
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