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Giveaway: Carrabba’s $25 Gift Card

June 5, 2010

When I received the email asking whether or not I’d be interested in hosting a Carrabba’s gift card giveaway, I didn’t even have to think about it. Absolutely!! There isn’t a Carrabba’s near us, but there was one near one of our recent work-related trip locations. The people at Carrabba’s were kind enough to send our family a gift card so that we could enjoy a meal together. And we certainly did enjoy it. 

I had their signature Chicken Marsala, Emma opted for the kids’ spaghetti & meatball, and Jason made up his own dish by throwing out special request to our waiter. The manager was curious enough to stop by and see what Jason thought of his dish after all the changes. I’m happy to say that the food was delicious, and the service was exceptional. We noticed that the portions weren’t quite as large as what you find in other, similarly-priced restaurants. However, we were all quite satisfied when we left. We had enjoyed each other’s company and some delicious food at the same time.

Interested in trying Carrabba’s for yourself?

Carrabba’s has gracious supplied a $25 gift card for me to give away to a Saving & Giving reader. There are five ways you can enter to win. Enter once or all five times. Just be sure to leave a separate comment for each method of entry.  If you do all four things but only leave one comment, you only get one entry.

  1. Visit the Carrabba’s website, and decide which menu item you would most like to try Come back and leave a comment listing the menu item.
    (I just checked out the Carrabba’s website again, and it looks like they’re running a gift card promotion right now. If you’re interested in buying gift cards for a special occasion – or yourself – now is the time. For every $50 worth of gift cards you purchase, you will receive a $10 bonus gift card! This promo runs through June 20.)
  2. Subscribe to the Saving & Giving FREE daily email update. This sends one summary email to your inbox each day, showing what was posted that day. If I don’t post, you don’t get an email. I don’t ever use your email address for anything except the daily update. If you’re already a subscriber, leave a comment letting me know.
  3. Follow Saving & Giving on Twitter.  Come back and leave a comment letting me know that you became a follower. If you’re already a follower, leave a comment letting me know.
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This giveaway will close on Friday, June 11 at 9:00 p.m. EST.  One winner will be chosen randomly from all entries.  Good luck!

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Comments

  1. Janeen says

    June 5, 2010 at 11:37 pm

    I am addicted to their Chicken Bryan. It’s this incredible grilled chicken with goat cheese and sun dried tomatoes. Mmmm!!!

  2. Janeen says

    June 5, 2010 at 11:37 pm

    I am a google friend!

  3. Janeen says

    June 5, 2010 at 11:38 pm

    I like you on FB too! Thanks for the giveaway! (Janeen Frost)

  4. Amy's Stocking Stuffers says

    June 6, 2010 at 12:17 am

    I would like to try their Mezzaluna ravioli. Sounds yummy!

  5. Amy's Stocking Stuffers says

    June 6, 2010 at 12:18 am

    I susbscribe to your daily e-mail update. Thanks!

  6. Amy's Stocking Stuffers says

    June 6, 2010 at 12:18 am

    I am connected via Google Friend. Thanks!

  7. Sue says

    June 6, 2010 at 12:36 am

    I’d like to try their Chicken Bryan. Sounds yummy!

  8. Sue says

    June 6, 2010 at 12:36 am

    I subscribe to your emails! By the way, I love the coupons and advice.

  9. Sue says

    June 6, 2010 at 12:37 am

    I follow you on Twitter.

  10. Sue says

    June 6, 2010 at 12:37 am

    I already follow you on GFC.

  11. Shelly says

    June 6, 2010 at 7:50 am

    I follow you on Twitter @couponteacher. Great giveaway!

  12. Cindy says

    June 6, 2010 at 8:47 am

    I would have their Seafood Canneloni. I have a Carraba’s in my city but have never been there. Thanks.

  13. Sara McNair says

    June 6, 2010 at 9:18 am

    I would like to try their Tagliarini Picchi Pacchiu.

  14. Jennifer B. says

    June 6, 2010 at 11:10 am

    We love Carrabba’s! My favorite is the Quattro Formaggi pizza-I love sundried tomatoes and goat cheese!

  15. Jennifer B. says

    June 6, 2010 at 11:10 am

    I’m already an email subscriber

  16. Jennifer B. says

    June 6, 2010 at 11:11 am

    I’m a Google Friend!

  17. Mami2jcn says

    June 6, 2010 at 11:23 am

    The grilled salmon looks good.

  18. Mami2jcn says

    June 6, 2010 at 11:24 am

    I’m a google friend.

  19. Mami2jcn says

    June 6, 2010 at 11:25 am

    I follow you on Twitter @mami2jcn.

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    June 6, 2010 at 11:25 am

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  21. Mami2jcn says

    June 6, 2010 at 11:26 am

    I subscribed via email.

  22. ShootingStarsMag says

    June 6, 2010 at 11:56 am

    the chicken bryan might be good.

  23. ShootingStarsMag says

    June 6, 2010 at 11:56 am

    i follow on twitter: @shootingstarmag

  24. Laura @ Frugal Newlyweds says

    June 6, 2010 at 2:59 pm

    I’m a google friend. Manicotti is one of my favorites!

  25. Jennifer h says

    June 6, 2010 at 3:09 pm

    The pepperoni brick oven pizza!

  26. Jennifer h says

    June 6, 2010 at 3:10 pm

    gfc

  27. lori says

    June 6, 2010 at 4:05 pm

    All of their pizzas!

  28. Doreen says

    June 6, 2010 at 4:06 pm

    I’ve been wanting to try the Chicken Bryan!! 🙂 Thanks so much for the chance to win. purposedrivenlife4you at gmail dot com

  29. Doreen says

    June 6, 2010 at 4:06 pm

    I subscribed!
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  30. Doreen says

    June 6, 2010 at 4:09 pm

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  31. Amanda W says

    June 6, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    I would love to try the grilled salmon. It looks so yummy.
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  32. Amanda W says

    June 6, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    I follow on twitter @amandawk.
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  33. Amanda W says

    June 6, 2010 at 4:40 pm

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  34. Amanda W says

    June 6, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    I’m a follower.
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  35. Sara Marin says

    June 6, 2010 at 5:56 pm

    I like you on Facebook 🙂

  36. Sara Marin says

    June 6, 2010 at 5:58 pm

    I am a big fan of Eggplant Parmigiana, and Carrabba’s does the best job on that dish!

  37. ann says

    June 6, 2010 at 6:31 pm

    Wow, I’m so hungry after looking at that website. I want the Chicken Bryan.

  38. Pat says

    June 6, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    I’d like to try the Grilled Norwegian Salmon.

  39. Kim says

    June 6, 2010 at 7:08 pm

    Definitely the Seafood Cannelloni!!!! They have such a great selection!

  40. Kim says

    June 6, 2010 at 7:09 pm

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  41. kim says

    June 6, 2010 at 7:12 pm

    I follow on twitter (as kimmchic)

  42. Kim says

    June 6, 2010 at 7:12 pm

    I Like on FB

  43. Kim says

    June 6, 2010 at 7:13 pm

    I am a google friend

  44. Tina P says

    June 6, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    Their Seafood Canneloni is the best! We just love eating there.
    tinap
    tinajanet1@verizon.net

  45. Amanda Y. says

    June 6, 2010 at 8:29 pm

    Ohhh I’d love to try the Italian Classics, yum!

  46. Amanda Y. says

    June 6, 2010 at 8:30 pm

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    June 6, 2010 at 8:31 pm

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  48. Peggy says

    June 6, 2010 at 8:35 pm

    This is easy – Pollo Rosa Maria!! It is what I always order when we get the pleasure of getting to go (not very often!). Thanks for the chance to win!

  49. Tabatha Estes says

    June 6, 2010 at 8:50 pm

    I would love a gift card for some Pollo Rosa Maria. Yum Yum Good!!!

  50. Tabatha Estes says

    June 6, 2010 at 8:50 pm

    I am a FB fan!!!

  51. Tabatha Estes says

    June 6, 2010 at 8:51 pm

    I subscribe to the daily email! I look forward to it every day.

  52. hannah says

    June 6, 2010 at 8:57 pm

    Chicken Gratella would be my pick – yum!

  53. hannah says

    June 6, 2010 at 8:58 pm

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  57. Shar says

    June 6, 2010 at 9:03 pm

    I would like to try the Grilled Norwegian salmon with tri-bell sauce or salsa verde.

  58. Shar says

    June 6, 2010 at 9:05 pm

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    June 6, 2010 at 9:06 pm

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  60. Carolyn says

    June 6, 2010 at 9:09 pm

    The Veal Marsala sounds delicious! I would love to try it!

  61. Carolyn says

    June 6, 2010 at 9:14 pm

    Left a comment on facebook about your website!
    Thanks for the opportunity to win the gift card!

  62. Lisa M says

    June 6, 2010 at 9:26 pm

    The seafood cannelloni sounds yummy! I always and I mean always have to have tiramisu. Man now I’m HUNGRY!!!!

  63. Lisa M says

    June 6, 2010 at 9:27 pm

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  64. Sheryl D says

    June 6, 2010 at 9:43 pm

    I love the Pasta Carrabba minus the mushrooms 😉

  65. Sheryl D says

    June 6, 2010 at 9:46 pm

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    June 6, 2010 at 9:49 pm

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  67. Lindsey says

    June 6, 2010 at 10:11 pm

    I’m a sucker for ravioli. I would love to try the Mezzaluna!

    I subscribe to your blog by email.

  68. vickie says

    June 6, 2010 at 10:18 pm

    seafood cannelloni sounds so very scrumptious!

  69. Kathleen says

    June 6, 2010 at 11:14 pm

    I would try the chicken bryan

  70. Pam says

    June 7, 2010 at 12:42 am

    Pasta Weesie – shrimp and alfredo. yum!

  71. Debra @ A Frugal Friend says

    June 7, 2010 at 12:59 am

    Oh the Calamari looks good….not to mention the desserts Limoncello Bread Pudding. YUM!

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    June 7, 2010 at 1:00 am

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  74. Jessie C. says

    June 7, 2010 at 4:31 am

    I’d like to try Cozze In Bianco.

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  75. Jessie C. says

    June 7, 2010 at 4:31 am

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  78. Jessie C. says

    June 7, 2010 at 4:34 am

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  79. gina says

    June 7, 2010 at 8:36 am

    I would like to try the Chicken Bryan

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    June 7, 2010 at 8:36 am

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  81. gina says

    June 7, 2010 at 8:37 am

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  83. gina says

    June 7, 2010 at 8:38 am

    I am already a google friend.

  84. Ciel says

    June 7, 2010 at 8:51 am

    Pollo Rosa Maria sounds delish to me!

  85. Nicole says

    June 7, 2010 at 5:28 pm

    I would love to try the Pasta Carrabba. Alfedo sauce, pasta and chicken! Yum!

  86. Nicole says

    June 7, 2010 at 5:29 pm

    I subscribed via email! Looking forward to the emails!

  87. Nicole says

    June 7, 2010 at 5:32 pm

    I just followed you on twitter!

  88. Whitney says

    June 7, 2010 at 6:33 pm

    The Chicken & Spinach Cannelloni is making my mouth water. I would love to win, their menu looks amazing! Thanks!

  89. Shelly says

    June 7, 2010 at 8:52 pm

    I would love to try Pasta Carrabba. Thanks for the great giveaway!

  90. Maggie M. says

    June 8, 2010 at 7:36 am

    I love Carrabba’s and have not been recently would love to try the Mezzaluna ravioli! YUMMY!
    Thank you!
    Maggie M.

  91. MrsD05 says

    June 8, 2010 at 11:37 am

    I don’t even have to look. I would order the Chicken Bryan. It is my favorite thing ever and so so so good!

  92. Pixie says

    June 8, 2010 at 3:12 pm

    I love their Pasta Weesie!

  93. Pixie says

    June 8, 2010 at 3:13 pm

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    June 8, 2010 at 3:14 pm

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  97. Beth Anne says

    June 9, 2010 at 7:25 am

    I love the mezzalunas!

  98. Michele Jones says

    June 9, 2010 at 10:53 am

    Steak Marsala is always awesome =) looking forward to trying the grilled salmon the picture looks soooooo yummy =)

  99. Nancy says

    June 9, 2010 at 8:11 pm

    Their Grilled Salmon sounds fabulous to me!

  100. Nancy says

    June 9, 2010 at 8:11 pm

    I am an e-mail subscriber.

  101. Nancy says

    June 9, 2010 at 8:12 pm

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  102. Nancy says

    June 9, 2010 at 8:13 pm

    I’d like to try their Grilled Salmon.

  103. Brooke says

    June 10, 2010 at 12:04 pm

    Yum! I love carrabas but never go there because of the cost. I would like to order some manicotti!

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    June 10, 2010 at 12:04 pm

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  106. Angela G says

    June 10, 2010 at 3:37 pm

    Margherita Pizza sounds good!

  107. Courtney says

    June 10, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    The Pasta Carrabba looks DELICIOUS! Thanks for a super fun giveaway!

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    June 10, 2010 at 4:45 pm

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    June 10, 2010 at 4:46 pm

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  110. Susan Crews says

    June 11, 2010 at 7:49 am

    I am following you on Twitter. Please enter me in the $25 gift card drawing from Carrabas. Thanks

  111. Anne Marie says

    June 11, 2010 at 8:34 pm

    chicken marsala sounds great!

  112. Pam says

    June 11, 2010 at 8:45 pm

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