Frugal Families: Eat Lots, Spend a Little

This week it's time to overload your tummy with some of the finest food in the village. Have a casual or romantic sit-down dinner by some of Orange County's top chefs for a fraction of the cost. Perfect for a date night or any other special occasion. 

- Deal: $99 dinner for two. Includes Crowns salad or soup, wild salmon or 8-ounce cut of prime rib, mashed potatoes, creamed corn or spinach, bottle of Five Crowns house wine or two well drinks and a dark chocolate soufflé for two. Good through the end of August.

- Deal: $30-or-less patio barbecue menu. Includes choice of ribs, chicken hamburger, steak or salmon with sides and a cold alcoholic beverage. Good every Wednesday, from 5-9 p.m. during the summer. 

- Deal: Three courses for $30 sunset dining. Includes choice of clam chowder or salad and chicken, filet and scallops, salmon or sea bass and a dessert. This offer is ongoing. 

- Deal: $25 three-course menu for lunch. Includes choice of appetizer, entree and dessert. This offer is ongoing.

- Deal: $30 vegetarian menu. Includes soup, salad, bartha, paneer makhani, naan, rice, tea/coffee. This offer is ongoing.