National Pasta Day is Thursday, October 17. It reminds me of a charming Salon interview with a man who sucked the marrow out of a seven-week Olive Garden pasta pass. “If I could say I collected $1,800 in Olive Garden meals, that is big. I don’t know what city you’re in or anything, but in rural North Carolina, that’s a big deal.” A soothing read. OK, here are the best pasta deals for Thursday.
Macaroni Grill: First responders (“police officers, firefighters, EMTs, emergency service personnel, paramedics and all hospital medical staff” with ID) get free ricotta spaghetti and meatballs all month.
Maggiano’s: $10 off with email signup (top right of the home page).
Spaghetti Warehouse: Free appetizer with entree when you join the Warehouse Club.
Olive Garden: $10.99 never-ending pasta bowl is back until Nov 24.
Applebee’s: New pasta & grill combinations are $9.99.
Buca di Beppo: “4 eat for $40.” Four meals of garlic bread, salad, and pasta for dine-in orders.
Bertucci’s: “4 eat for $40.” Each meal includes “fresh-baked rolls, choice of Insalata or Caesar Salad, one large cheese pizza and choice of one family-style pasta,” for dine-in orders through Oct 27.
Carrabba’s: Buy an entree, get a $10 take-home deal when you mention the offer.
Let’s hear from that pasta-pass guy again. “I have not had one meal that was not just perfect. And in the second or third week I got into the soups and I was mad at myself for not trying those sooner.” This is a man at peace.
Some deals via Offers.com. If you know of a local pasta deal for Thursday, tell us below.