Cleveland Independents Deck

I just want to hip everyone to the folks running Cleveland Independents.  I seriously could go on and on for what they are doing for the local area food scene however they have done quite a good job of it on their own site.  What I will say is "The Deck" is one of the best values around for people who support local area independent restaurants.  The Deck itself is loaded with 52 different $10 gift certificates (coupons) for a ton of ridiculously incredible local hot spots.  The deck is essentially a deck of playing cards neatly packaged that you can carry around in the car, your purse or pocket.  So for $29.95 you get $520 in discounts to your favorite local restaurants making it much easier to nudge you into trying out that place you heard about from your friends, local area blogger or media source.  

Directly taken from their website  Cleveland Independents:

Imagine being able to save $10 at 52 of your favorite, locally-owned Cleveland Independents restaurants. Each card in The Deck features a $10 special offer from some of Northeast Ohio’s favorite restaurants. No wonder The Deck is ideal for corporate gift-giving or for anyone who loves to explore the area’s many diverse, local flavors.

• Each card features an informative description of the restaurant as well as its special offer
• Each card is a $10 Gift Certificate at the restaurant it describes
• Each card includes the restaurant’s location and phone number.
• Each card is easy to redeem. Present it to your server. It’s that simple!

Terms and Conditions:

• Card valid for one use unless restaurant specifies otherwise
• Valid only when used in conjunction with the purchase of one entrée
• Limit one card per party
• Cards are not accepted on any major holidays including Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve
• Cards may not be used in conjunction with any other offer including Cleveland Independents’ Gift Certificates
• Cards apply solely to the food portion of the bill
• Cards do not include costs for alcohol, tax or gratuity
• Cards are valid through December 30, 2010
• In the event of a restaurant closing or change of ownership, no refunds and/or redemptions will be made