Destination Discounts Weekly Picks

Sure, riding Metro saves you from the stress of traffic, reduces your environmental impact and lowers your monthly transportation costs – but did you know it also entitles you to a bunch of great deals around L.A.? That’s what Destination Discounts is all about – and The Source is here to make sure you don’t miss out.  Every week we’ll highlight our favorite deals from Metro’s local partners – destinations, sporting events, concerts, museums, theme parks, shops and more – and provide all the info you need to take advantage of these offers.

Dining (check out our Dining Map for a full list of deals)

Chinatown Summer NightsSave up to 25% off at participating restaurants at Chinatown Summer Nights
Part food event, part summer party, Chinatown Summer Nights presents an exciting hot spot for Angelenos this August. Taste the many culinary offerings of Chinatown and LA’s gourmet food trucks; sample the neighborhood’s wares; watch Chinese chefs perform cooking demonstrations; experience large-scale, outdoor video projections; shop from Los Angeles artists at the LA Craft Experience; take part in hands-on, Chinese cultural activities presented by local organizations and museums; sip on Chinese beer and dance in Central Plaza with KCRW’s DJ’s!
Dates: Every Saturday in August, 5pm – Midnight*

Participating restaurants:

New Dragon Seafood Restaurant
Dates: Through 2010.
Discount: 20% off.
Restrictions: Dinner only, 5pmto 10pm, Dine-in and Take-out, $25 minimum purchase. Must show Metro Pass when ordering. Limit one discount per transaction. Cannot be combined with other special offers. Not valid on Holidays.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card when ordering.
Where: 934 N. Hill Street
Nearby Metro Rail: Gold Line Chinatown Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Hill/College (81, 90/91, 94, 96, 794), Broadway/Chinatown (45, 68/84, 83)

Golden Dragon Restaurant
Dates: Through January 2011.
Discount: 25% off.
Restrictions: Dinner only, 3pm to 10pm, not including banquets, cannot be combined with other specials. Must show Metro Pass when ordering.
Where: 960 N. Broadway
Nearby Metro Rail: Gold Line Chinatown Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Broadway/Chinatown (45, 68/84, 83)

Foo Chow Restaurant
Dates: Through August 2010.
Discount: 25% off.
Restrictions: Dinner only, 5pmto 10pm. Must show Metro Pass when ordering.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card when ordering.
Where: 949 N. Hill Street
Nearby Metro Rail: Gold Line Chinatown Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Hill/College (81, 90/91, 94, 96, 794), Broadway/Chinatown (45, 68/84, 83)

Hop Woo BBQ & Seafood Restaurant
Dates: Through December 31, 2010.
Discount: 25% off.
Restrictions: Must show Metro Pass when ordering.
How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card when ordering.
Where: 845 N. Broadway
Nearby Metro Rail: Gold Line Chinatown Station
Nearby Metro Bus Stops: Broadway/College (45, 68/84, 83), Hill/College (81, 90/91, 94, 96, 794)

*Note to Gold Line riders: the last northbound train leaves Chinatown at 11:56pm, the last southbound train leaves at 1:06am.