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National Hot Dog Day

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Hot dog, frankfurter, frank, weenie, dog, red hot. Call it whatever you want, but hot dogs are among America’s favorite foods. Did you know every year the average American consumes 60 hot dogs? Hot dogs are primarily eaten between Memorial Day and Labor Day and they are primarily regarded to as fun summertime food.

So, why all the talk about hot dogs today? Well, every great American past time needs its own day and today is that day for the hot dog. Today is officially none other than NATIONAL HOT DOG DAY.

To celebrate this special day TangoTab restaurant The Stand will be giving away free hot dogs today starting at 11am to the first 100 people that show up. This was even written about in D Magazine. Free hot dogs and a leader in the fight against hunger. We just have to give two big thumbs up to The Stand in Uptown Dallas.

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5K and Picnic to Support the Katy Trail

Come out tomorrow night and join the TangoTab team and many others to support the Katy Trail. One of Dallas’s most popular parks and recreational facility, which runs through the heart of urban Dallas.

Katy’s Picnic is an outdoor picnic and party at Reverchon Park in Dallas (3505 Maple Ave, 75201) for approx. 5,000 people featuring the annual 5k Run, Katy Kids Dash, live entertainment and food stations from Dallas’ best restaurants on Thursday, May 10, 2010, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The event raises money for the completion and maintenance of the Katy Trail.

When: Thursday, May 10, 2012

Where: Reverchon Park, 3505 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75219

Event Day Schedule:
6:30 Kids Point-5k Dash
7:00 5k Run and Walk
7:15 Katy Picnic Opens

Ticket price includes a tech, race t-shirt and a great picnic after the run, featuring LIVE 80 and over 50 area restuarants and vendors! Tickets good for run, picnic or both.

 

Some of the restaurants that are on TangoTab.com will be out there showing their support for the trail. We also recommend that if you are in the mood for some good food these restaurants are all a must try:

  • Sangria
  • Taverna
  • Toulouse
  • La Fiorentina
  • NOSH
  • Howard Wang’s Uptown
  • Komali
  • MiMi’s Pizzeria
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A Random Act of Kindness

What is “A Random Act of Kindness?” Our wonderful online friend of Wikipedia actually has a pretty decent definition of it.

“A random act of kindness is a selfless act performed by a person or people wishing to either assist or cheer up an individual person or people.” -Wikipedia.com

Did you know that there is actually a group that is call “Random Acts of Kindness.” Ask us this a couple months back and we have never heard of them. Fast forward to now and we have not only heard of them, but we are now out helping and volunteering with this great group. This group does so much around the Dallas area, but one specific activity that they do that really stuck out to us is one they do every Saturday. From 11am to 2pm every Saturday Random Acts of Kindness meets at Excuses Extreme Cafe (3025 Main St.) to make over 1500 bologna and cheese sandwiches for the SoupMobile.

This past week some TangoTab volunteers went to work putting these sandwiches together with other volunteers at Random Acts of Kindness. It just so happened this past Saturday set a new record of with 115 of them. Throughout the time there the people made over 2500 sandwiches to be distributed throughout the week to feed the hungry.

The TangoTab team would love to set up a volunteer opportunity with you and your friends to help feed the hungry. If you are interested send an email to nmarino@tangotab.com and we will set an event up for you.

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Thank Ya’ Kindly

Let’s just start out by saying “WHAT A DAY!” Yesterday was an all around great day and people were able to see every aspect of what we here at TangoTab do. Around lunch time yesterday the TangoTab team and some of our “voices for hunger” went to help feed the homeless with The SoupMan down at the SoupMobile. Pulling up and seeing over 150 people waiting in line to be served was very humbling. Chef Thomas from The SoupMobile cooked up some spaghetti for their “Spaghetti Wednesday’s” and all of the people were served a nice hot meal.


Then the Happy Hour at Isabella’s was such a great event. By the way congratulations to Evy Davis for winning the raffle. TangoTab is a dining resource and our mission is to bring people into restaurants. This month’s happy hour brought in another great group of people to one of the TangoTab participating restaurants. If you weren’t able to make it we hope to see you next month on May 16th.

Check out our Dallas Facebook page to see more pics from this exciting day.

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Cupid’s Arrow Hits TangoTab

They say that the most amazing gift that you can give to someone is your heart and many people share this gift with another every year on February 14. On this day it is tradition for lovers to send flowers, exchange gifts, send each other “valentines” and top the night off with a fine dinner. It is fun to see how couples try to get creative and show that person how special they are.

We know that there is a lot that goes into planning the perfect Valentine’s Day for that special someone. So, this year TangoTab is here to help you with that. Here is a list of some of our favorite dinner options for this Valentine’s Day:

So, as we said from the beginning that “the most amazing gift you can give someone is your heart” another amazing gift is to give someone in need a meal. Remember with TangoTab, “When You Eat… They Eat.” Have a Happy Valentine’s Day.

Love,

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TangoTab – Caught Red Handed!

Well, we were caught! Our gift of 40k meals to Minnie’s Food Pantry was featured on DFW Reporting – News Without the Blues! DFW Reporting is the first news team that only focuses on positive news, and they loved our message and contribution toward feeding the hungry in North Texas. Click here to view the video! and read the story below!

  

Every week, three hundred families are fed with the help of Minnie’s Food Pantry.

“When you volunteer in this pantry, and you see some of the people that come in, it just could be anybody,” said Andre Angel, CEO of TangoTab. “It could be you, me, or anybody else that’s just like us.”

TangoTab is a dining resource that helps hungry patrons find a restaurant offering a deal to dine for a discount. Angel has found a way to encourage diners to visit his website, and give back to the needy in North Texas.

“As they use one of these offers, we are effectively donating a meal to a hungry family or a hungry child,” said Angel.

In honor of Martin Luther King Day, TangoTab donated forty thousand meals to Minnie’s Food Pantry. The tens of thousands of meals will soon fill the hungry bellies of North Texas residents.

“They come in on a daily basis between Wednesday and Saturday, lining up in front of the pantry, and picking up some food so they can feed their families,” said Angel.

Founder of Minnie’s Food Pantry, Cheryl Jackson, says she was once in her patrons shoes. She was forced to feed her family from a food pantry, receiving a brown paper bag filled with food she says she couldnt make a single meal with. She has now created a place where those in need can come and find food and comfort.

“Thousands of people have walked this place and they have cried as they were walking out the doors,” said Jackson. “When I see them cry, they’re crying for different reasons why my tears were shed when I walked out that door. They’re crying because they’ve received so much more than they ever ever thought they would get.”

Through the generosity of the donations by TangoTab, Jackson’s dream of feeding those in need is sustained. She thinks its most fitting the donations were given on the day in honor of Martin Luther King.

“I think Martin Luther King says it best,” said Jackson. “He said, ‘I had the audacity to believe that people can receive three meals a day.’ Well you know what? He had the audacity, I had the dream, and the dream continues through Minnie’s Food Pantry and Tango Tab, and I’m so thrilled.”

Just like the hungry consumer searching for a deal at their favorite dive or diner, Minnie’s Food Pantry is always looking for volunteers and donations.

Watch the video in HD above produced by DFW Reporting – the only news team in Texas that only reports on positive news! The video reported by Journalist Katherine Lane and shot by Videographer Chris Ghanbari.

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40,000 MEALS TO MINNIE’S FOOD PANTRY IN HONOR OF MLK DAY!

Guided by Martin Luther King’s quote, “I have the audacity to believe that people everywhere can have three meals a day…” TangoTab set out on a mission to feed 25,000 hungry North Texans through Minnie’s Food Pantry, in December.

Through the generosity of our consumers and supporters, we exceeded our expectations and were able to generate enough meals to feed 40,000.  In honor of MLK Day, we presented a check to Ms. Cheryl Jackson, the Founder and President of Minnie’s Food Pantry.ImageTangoTab is a free dining resource where participating restaurants extend great offers to attract consumers to dine at their establishments when they really need them. Every time a consumer dines out using TangoTab, we provide a meal to a hungry person through local food banks so that “when you eat, they eat”.

TangoTab’s Featured Restaurant – Isabella’s Italia, Frisco TX

If you have not had the opportunity to dine at Isabella’s Italia in Frisco, TX yet, you should plan a visit soon! Voted multiple years as the best Italian restaurant in the DFW Metroplex, Isabella’s serves up the most delicious, authentic Italian food in town. Isabella’s is celebrating their 5-year anniversary this year. Speaking of anniversaries, why do so many people pop the biggest question of their lives at Isabella’s Italia – ‘Will you marry me?’

Is it the Euro Fountain on the Piazza?

Is it the Italian Food of Italy that is true to Italy? Tradition, Modern, “Italy Today”

Is it the Private Wine Room that takes you back a few centuries?

Is it the Romantic Outdoor Fireplace on a cool fall evening?

Is it that the staff loves to assist with creating a truly magical evening for such an occasion?

Is it the New Dining Room indoors/outdoors?

Is it the Magic of the Holidays?

is it because Isabella’s is the “Best Neighborhood Restaurant”? (according to D Magazine)

Is it because we have 3 “Premier Patios? (according to D Magazine)

Is it because we have the finest florist/artist next door who can deliver a flower arrangement that exudes love?

Is it because some of our guests met their love in our Wine Bar, which is why he “had to” ask her to spend her future with him right where it all began?

Is it because they had their first date at Isabella’s Italia and the magic was so special and powerful it was the only obvious place to ask the most important question of their lives?

Is it because the many awards that say Isabella’s is the “Most Romantic Restaurant” ?

- “Romantic Dining”, Diner’s Choice Awards, 2011

- “Best Romantic Restaurant”, Readers Choice Awards, 1st Place, 2010

- “Best Romantic Restaurant”, Readers Choice Awards, 1st Place, 2011

- “Best Romantic Dining”, Top Ten, Citysearch, 2009-2010

- “Most Romantic Dining” Plano Profile “Best Eats” Survey, 2010 Winner

- “Most Romantic”, Plano Profile “Best Eats” Survey, 2011 Winner

If that doesn’t convince you to plan your next date night at Isabella’s, take a look at the last 5 years of awards! Visit www.isabellasfrisco.com to view the menu, upcoming events, and more.

Isabella’s Italia – Restaurant & Wine Bar
1279 Legacy Drive, Suite 100, Frisco, TX 75034
214.618.3384

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Feeding 25,000 people by Christmas

Our troubling economic times are no secret… However, what’s rarely discussed is the severity of the situation as it relates to food. Many Americans are struggling to provide for their families. There are currently 45 million Americans on food stamps and the number is growing at an alarming rate. But when the going gets tough, Cheryl “Action” Jackson gets going.

Ms. Jackson, the founder of Minnie’s Food Pantry in Plano, Texas, is making a huge difference. For the last four years, the Pantry has been providing nutritious, quality name brand food for families that cannot afford groceries. The Pantry depends on financial and food donations to fulfill their mission, which they do with integrity and utmost respect. They literally roll out a red carpet to welcome the families visiting the food pantry.

After watching Lynn Kowano’s heartwarming news story about Ms. Jackson, who managed to provide over 1,200 struggling families with Thanksgiving dinners, and seeing how Cheryl is trying to find ways to provide meals for those in need for Christmas, TangoTab decided to step up to help make that goal much easier. TangoTab is teaming up with Minnie’s Food Pantry to provide 25,000 meals to North Texans, who struggle to put food on their table, by Christmas.

So, help us reach and even beat that goal by signing up to TangoTab – a real-time, socially driven e-marketing platform that enables individuals and groups to receive promotional offers from restaurants, while directly benefiting humanitarian causes. It’s Simple & free to use… Each time an individual takes advantage of an offer at one of our participating restaurants, we provide a meal to a hungry person so that “When you eat… they eat.”

Andre Angel,

Founder, TangoTab