Explore Your City’s Hidden Gems With City Tins

Do you struggle to find new places to go? Always sticking to the same three restaurants in your rotation? Deciding where to eat can feel overwhelming and discovering new spots can be even harder. That’s where City Tins comes in. Designed for curious food lovers and indecisive diners alike, City Tins offers a fun, interactive way to explore your city while supporting local restaurants along the way.

What are City Tins?

City Tins is a collaborative coaster gift set that helps you discover over 30 independently owned restaurants in your area. Available in cities like Dallas, Madison, the Twin Cities, and more, each tin contains coaster “gift cards” that offer $10 off a minimum $30 purchase at participating restaurants. Whether you’re shopping for teachers, friends, family, or the foodie in your life, City Tins makes for a thoughtful gift that keeps on giving.

How does it work?

Inside every City Tin, you’ll find coaster gift cards featuring local restaurants ready to be explored. Simply open your tin, pick a coaster, and head out to dine. Still can’t decide where to go? Each edition includes a game spinner that adds a playful twist to choosing your next meal. It’s the perfect first step toward discovering locally owned favorites you may have never tried before. With just a few uses, City Tins easily pays for itself. On top of that, with every coaster redeemed, you’re supporting small businesses in your community.

Use your coaster to enjoy drinks, desserts, or a full meal. Bring friends, plan a date night, or make it a family outing. City Tins encourages you to explore a wide range of cuisines, from casual comfort food to elevated dining experiences.

Some participating Dallas restaurants include:

• Leela’s

• Escondido

• Claremont

• Pearl Sushi

• Hurtado Barbecue

• …and more!

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Our Restaurant of Choice: Fond

We visited Fond in downtown Dallas using City Tins. Located in the heart of downtown, the space feels intimate yet lively, making it perfect for a weekday lunch or a relaxed night out. The restaurant draws inspiration from the chefs’ French culinary background, creating a menu that feels both comforting and creative.

The menu showcases a playful balance of familiar dishes and creative twists. Lunch highlights include satisfying sandwiches like the Montague, a flavorful Wagyu pastrami creation, alongside rotating seasonal plates. We also enjoyed the Texas Cheese Crudité and instantly fell in love with the Abracadabra pizza, topped with fresh tomatoes and pesto.

Why You Should Try City Tins

Everyone has a little foodie inside them and City Tins is the perfect way to bring it out. Exploring new restaurants can be hard, but City Tins removes the pressure by guiding your next dining decision. Whether you’re planning a fun night out, looking for a casual bite, or simply wanting to experience more of your city’s food scene, City Tins helps you get there.

From discovering Dallas favorites like Fond to uncovering hidden gems you might otherwise miss, the possibilities are endless. Use our code DFWCHECKLIST for $5 off your City Tins purchase and start exploring your city one coaster at a time!