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Frugal Family: Ten Dollar Dishes

It's lunchtime and now that the weather is finally nice, some of our Frugal Family members might just want to venture out of the office or home and grab a bite to eat. No need to bust the budget while doing so! Here are some delicious meals under $10 in

 – 697 Centre Street, Jamaica PlainDeal:  There are few things more scrumptious and satisfying than a meal of tasty Pad Thai.  If you’re in Jamaica Plain, stop by Wonder Spice Café at 697 Centre Street and order this dish.  Delight in some rice noodles mixed with your choice of chicken, shrimp or egg, turnips and ground peanuts.  It’s warm, it’s comforting and it’s a mere $8.50 for a yummy lunch.
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– 674 Centre Street, Jamaica PlainDeal:  Calling all vegetarians!  The Frugal Family Frugalista has a yummy deal for you at the Purple Cactus Burrito and Wrap Bar, located at 674 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain.  Order the Portobello and Baby Spinach Quesadilla for only $7.50.  It’s a wondrous mix of mushrooms, fresh baby spinach & Monterey Jack cheese. Served with salsa fresca, with a great way to begin the second half of the day.
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 – 86 Harvard Avenue, Brookline
Deal:  Some days, it’s all about the quick bite to eat.  The schedule is packed and you’ve got a few dollars floating around your desk and tucked between the cushions of your car.  So grab that three bucks and order yourself a slice of cheese pizza at Upper Crust, located at 286 Harvard Avenue in Brookline.  Just the right amounts of cheese and sauce and you’ll be ready to bounce to that next appointment.
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– 1 Harvard Street, Brookline Village Deal:  You blew your South Beach regime out of the water this past weekend and so you’re thinking, “What the heck.  I might as well keep the good times rolling!”  So head over to The Village Smokehouse at 1 Harvard Street in Brookline Village and dare to order the Fried Buffalo Chicken Breast Sandwich with bacon and cheese for only $7.50.  This drool-inducing sandwich covers at least two of the major food groups, and tastes darn good!
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 – 401 Harvard Street in Brookline
Deal: We can’t forget about the lovely little thing called brunch.  At Dorado Tacos and Cemitas, located at 401 Harvard Street in Brookline, you can get an amazing brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 A. M. to 3 P.M. The Frugal Family Frugalista strongly encourages you to delight in the Huevos Rancheros with black beans for only $5.99.  That’s two sunny side up eggs, corn tortillas, salsa ranchera, queso fresco, scallions & cilantro and one happy tummy.
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