Frugal Family: Culinary Excellence on the Cheap

Don't let disappointing temperatures and gray skies prevent you from heading out into the neighborhood and getting your grub on.  This week, Frugal Family features a number of great restaurants that won't bust the bank.

, 763 centre street, Jamaica Plain
Deal:  This delightfully hip and sinfully delicious American Bistro is making it easier to say "yes" to the calories at the beginning and the end of meal. Each week, they have offer Two$day Tuesday: Buy any entrée and get an appetizer or a dessert for only $2. Go for the fresh fish, vegetable and grain dishes and stay for the chocolate mascarpone panna cotta.
Good Through:  Until further notice

, 597 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain
Deal:  Yummy deals come in threes! Each Wednesday night at Ten Tables—a fun and comfortable neighborhood spot that whips up amazing meals with many locally grown ingredients—you can take advantage of their three for $33 deal. Choose any app, entrée and dessert and pay only $33 per person. Grab a group of friends and head over for some provencal stew with hake, mussels, polenta & kale.
Good Through:  Until further notice.

, 1412 Beacon St. & 446 Harvard St., Brookline
Deal:  Believe it or not, this local favorite is now celebrating its 15th year in business. Fifteen years of burritos and still going strong! To celebrate, all Anna’s locations are offering free and tasty treats on the 15th day of each month. Treats may include complimentary Jarritos Mexican Juice, a mini quesadilla, chips & salsa, a taco al pastor, a specialty horchata Mexican fountain drink, an authentic Mexican coffee, a Jamaica Mexican fountain drink and more.
Good Through:  May 2011

, 1634 Beacon Street, Brookline
Deal: We know March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. During those cold and miserable “lion” days, head over to The Fireplace and sample their “Humble Offerings” specials Thursdays through Sundays. Each week brings a new offering. This week, delight in Bubbles & Squeak, a traditional English dish that warms your stomach and soul. It’s served with carrot pudding and parsnip mash and the whole meal costs a mere $19.
Good Through:  March 10, 2011

, 411 Harvard St., Brookline
Deal:  Need more Thai food in your life?  Run over to this great little culinary gem during your lunch break and shake off the March chill with an order of pad Thai noodles and crab rangoon. All items are very reasonably priced at Dok Bua, but they offer a 10 percent off coupon when you visit their website. So take the money you save and treat a co-worker to some Thai. 
Good Through:  Until further notice.