January 15, 2010 by grouponguru
Deal: $7 for $15 worth of food from Owen’s Bagel and Deli
Grade: A
If I could eat bacon, egg and cheese on a bagel every morning, I would. This past year, I became addicted to getting this breakfast on the weekend from a small hole-in-the-wall bagel shop in DC called Bagels, Etc. This might be one of the things I miss most about DC, however, I’m was so excited today to discover the delicious bagels at Owen’s Bagel and Deli in Charlotte.
I ordered Mandy’s Mayhem (Turkey, Swiss, Avocado, & Sprouts on Everything) without the sprouts and Ted ordered the Piedmont (Roast Beef, Smoked Cheddar, Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato on Onion). We ended up splitting both and they were delicious (although I think mine was better). They were served hot so that all the cheese was melted and the bagels were very doughy. Yum!
Mandy's Mayhem
Piedmont
I loved the atmosphere at Owen’s too. While the restaurant was very kid friendly, it also felt like a college town sandwich shop where people in their early 20s might gather.
The Menu
I give Owen’s an A — great atmosphere, delicious bagel, and somewhere I will definitely go back. So far my Charlotte Groupons have been 2-for-2…great experiences and I plan on returning to both! Keep up the good work Groupon Charlotte!
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January 13, 2010 by grouponguru
Deal: $20 for a haircut, blow-dry and styling at Cirrus Salon
Grade: A
For the past 2.5 years, I’ve only gotten my hair cut at either SuperCuts or HairCuttery in DC — I usually keep it very low maintenance and just get my hair cut straight across, let it grow out and then chop it off. Over Christmas, my mom suggested (as only family members can suggest) that I try out a new hairstyle…and get a haircut that costs more than $17.95. Soon after this suggestion, I found out I was moving to Charlotte, and added getting a haircut to my list of things to do during my “settling in week”. During my last week in DC, I found Cirrus on Groupon and decided that this would be the Salon for my “new style”…especially given the fact that I could spend the same amount of money that I did at SuperCuts or HairCuttery, but get a much better quality cut.
Yesterday, I booked an appointment with Josh at Cirrus Salon in Charlotte. I must admit that I was a little nervous beforehand, not because I was going to a new salon, but because I was going to be trying a new hairstyle — my plan was to chop my hair a little above the shoulders and layer it — but what if I didn’t explain it right and came out with a terrible hairstyle?!
Josh sat me down, discussed what he thought would work best given my not-so-great description of what I wanted. Throughout the whole haircut, I felt like I was in great hands and in the end, I loved my new haircut!
Before
After
The entire experience was great — the salon was very clean and the people working there couldn’t have been nicer, and as a Groupon customer, I got the option to book my next appointment at 30% off. While I’ve tried many awesome Groupons, this is the first yet that I plan to return to and use again.
If you’re looking for a salon in Charlotte, check out Cirrus Salon!
Tags: Cirrus Salon, Groupon, Haircut, Spa
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December 30, 2009 by grouponguru
Again, so sorry for the lack of posts the last few weeks… I headed home for the Holidays and enjoyed relaxing with my family. While home I got great news about a job offer…so in a little over a week, I’ll be moving to Charlotte, NC! Although I’ll miss the District, I’m excited to continue blogging about Groupon deals in Charlotte. I hope you will join me as I explore a new city through Groupon!
I have several deals that I bought in Washington that I am not going to be able to use. If anyone is interested in buying any of these deals below, send an e-mail to grouponguru @ gmail.com. I will sell them for 1/2 of what I paid (at least 75% off the real price) if the buyer will take pictures and guest blog about his/her experience.
Deals:
$25 to Bullfeathers on Capitol Hill
2 passes good for 3 games at Ultrazone Laser Tag (can be purchased together or separately)
3 Monkey Bar Gym or Krav Maga Classes
Happy 2010!
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December 29, 2009 by grouponguru
I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas! I realize that I have been MIA over the holidays and will also be pretty MIA over the next few weeks … LOTS going on … news on that coming soon!
I have never been great at sticking to my New Year’s Resolutions…probably because I make pretty broad goals that I loose focus of quickly. This year, I’m going to do much better! If you’re in the same boat that I’m always in, try Groupon’s Resolution motivation:
Whether your resolution is to have a healthier diet, to get in shape or to take up a new hobby/activity, Groupon can help! And, if you buy 2 deals before January 3rd, you get $10 in Groupon Bucks!
Check our the deals in your city and have a HAPPY 2010!
Tags: Fitness, Health, Resolutions
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December 17, 2009 by grouponguru
Deal: $149 for a Night at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa ($270 value)
Grade: A
This weekend Ted, Betsy, Robbie and I headed up to the Omni’s Bedford Springs Resort in Pennsylvania. It was the perfect weekend getaway from Washington, DC — just a 2 hour trip. While the hotel was very cozy and the accommodatations lovely, I would not suggest Bedford Springs if you’re looking for an action packed weekend (unless it’s warm and you like to golf and hike), however, if you’re looking to relax — I certainly was – this is the place for you!
I’m still a rookie at this blog stuff and showed up with a dead camera battery…so I took the liberty of borrowing some pictures from others…
Omnihotels.com
The Accommodations: The first of the hotel’s buildings was constructed in 1806. Since then, 10 US Presidents have visited this hotel. In 2007, the current renovations were complete. The accommodations at Bedford Springs were fantastic — on the same level as The Homestead or The Greenbrier. The lobby was very welcoming, with tons of areas to sit and relax and the rooms were also comfortable, clean and appropriately up to date.
- Flickr: Abaynoash
The Food: We ate dinner at The Crystal Room, one of the three dining options for dinner. I ordered a “Maytag Bleu” salad (similar to a wedge) which had way too much dressing and cheese. For my entree, I had the pork tenderloin which was way overcooked. Breakfast was also in The Crystal Room. While it was a step up from dinner, it wasn’t the best breakfast buffet I’ve had. Overall, I thought the food was very overpriced for the quality.
Omnihotels.com
I do have to brag on the Tavern’s onion rings. Robbie had spotted the onion rings earlier in the day, so we decided to have a pre-dinner appetizer at the Tavern. They were DELISH! I’ve also heard they serve a mean cheeseburger — guess I’ll have to go back to check it out. (I also loved the Tavern because they let us bring our own bottle of wine — cheap, cheap cocktail option before dinner!)
Spring’s Eternal Spa: The four of us booked spa appointments on Saturday afternoon and spent most of our time there. Although I was expecting the spa to be a little bit bigger (the relaxation room got very crowded at times), the amenities were superb and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful. If I have the opportunity to return to Bedford Springs, I plan on spending most of my time in the spa!
Omnihotels.com
Overall, Bedford Springs was a hidden gem in the Pennsylvania mountains and I would recommend it to anyone wanted to getaway for a short trip.
Tags: A, Bedford Springs, Groupon, Spa
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December 11, 2009 by grouponguru
My Christmas shopping is done — is yours? If not, give your friends and family the gift of Groupon this year! You can now give Groupon Bucks or Today’s Deal!
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December 9, 2009 by grouponguru
Is your New Years Resolution always to work out more often and to get in shape? Mine usually is…and I usually fail after a few months. There is no better way to keep you on track than hiring your own personal trainer! Today’s DC Groupon to Fitness Together is the answer to succeeding at this year’s resolution.
Another blogger — Kate at Elefantitas Alegres uses Fitness Together too!
Tags: Deal of the Day, Fitness Together, Groupon
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December 7, 2009 by grouponguru
It’s that time of year! Time to break out the Christmas mixed CDs and your tacky Christmas sweaters! Need something else to get your Christmas Spirit up? Check out these deals featured on Groupon today.
BOSTON! Head out to Smolak Farms and pick up your Christmas tree for 49% off!
CHARLOTTE! Tickets to see “The Santaland Diaries” at the Actor’s Theater!
CHICAGO! If the Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy doesn’t put you in the Christmas Spirit, I don’t know what will!
KANSAS CITY! Tickets to “A Spectacular Christmas” at 48% off!
SAN DIEGO! Need something to send to a client or distant friend? Check out Cookies by Design!
Continue to check out Groupon this December for more holiday deals!…I’m not making any promises, but am willing to bet there will be more!
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December 3, 2009 by grouponguru
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December 2, 2009 by grouponguru
Deal: $22 for Two Dozen Cookies from Feed Your Soul ($45 Value)
Grade: A-
I decided to send my 2 Dozen Cookies from Feed Your Soul home over Thanksgiving to help satisfy the sugar cravings of all my mother’s side of the family. I requested the package arrive the Wednesday before Thanksgiving…and sure enough, there they were on November 25th.
We broke into the box of cookies that night after dinner. They were a little tough to open…but we tore into them eventually.
Overall, the cookies got positive reviews from everyone, with the exception of Dad, who wasn’t a fan of the Chunky Peanut Butter Cookie.
Dad wasn't a fan....but what does he know!
Signing up online was a breeze, the cookies were delivered on time, they tasted delicious, and I got to pick a charity to donate a portion of my purchase to!
Need a gift to send to a colleague or client over the holidays? Know a sick friend that could use a pick-me-up? What about a child in the middle of exams? Who doesn’t love cookies? Check out Feed Your Soul for your next gift purchase this holiday season.
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