We’re updating our popular Recession Specials feature. We’ve added wallet saving deals like 10Arts 3-course meal for $35. For the next few days we’ll be rolling out each day’s specials. If you’ve got some suggestions of your own, please add them to the comments. In a week we’ll compile the additions and roll them all into Recession Specials 2.0.

Note, the requirements are these deals include a food component, this is not a drinking guide (not that there’s anything wrong with that, we’re just trying to keep it focused).

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For those of you who have griped about the short hours at Shank’s Original you’ll be pleased to note that the successor to Shank’s & Evelyn’s is now open Saturdays through the holiday season.

Shank’s hours now stack up like this:

Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm
Saturday, 10:30am to 3:30pm

Shank’s Original [Official Site]

There’s nothing sadder than having your heart set on a bar and getting there and realizing it isn’t open on Mondays, or for lunch, or at 2:02am.

Well a couple of places are expanding their hours for fall. Starting Saturday, September 12th, both Tria Cafe locations are going to be open for weekend lunch . That means longer Sunday School! More hours of school and you’re actually happy about it.

The Sidecar Bar & Grille is adding Monday hours starting on September 14th and they’re celebrating the 7th day of work in fine fashion with a firkin of Bell’s Two Hearted Ale at 5pm.

Coyote Crossing’s Conshohocken courtyard is one of the best places to dine outside in the area and now there are several incentives to get you there.

Coyote Fajitas, Chile Abuelita, Poblano Rellenos and Grilled Chicken Mole entrees are all priced under $20.

After 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays late-night specials are available at the outdoor lounge. Margaritas and glasses of wine are $5 and Mexican beers are available for $3. Plus there are also complimentary hors d’oeuvres.

Save another wayby going to the Latest Dish blog and printing out a coupon good for a free margarita.

Coyote Crossing [Official Site]
Dine Under the Stars for Under $20 at Coyote Crossing [The Latest Dish]

Veggicurious discovers Honest Tom’s at his Saturday hangout next to Clark Park. There she enjoys the $2.50 breakfast taco.[Veggicurious]

Living on the Vedge walks 15 blocks to Honest Tom’s weekday haunt at 33rd and Arch as much for the French pressed Stumptown coffee as for the breakfast taco. [Living on the Vedge]

Philadelphia Weekly posts a good writeup on Tom Kehoe and Yards Brewery today. The story profiles the Yards founder and brewmaster and what’s going on at the Delaware Avenue brewery, namely the new tasting room that is coming along well. 

Yards is open for retail sales Monday through Friday, 10am to 5pm. And is open Saturdays for informal tours from noon to 3pm. 

Yards Brewery Moves Up [Philadelphia Weekly]
Yards Brewery [Official Site]

Did you know Di Bruno’s at the Comcast Center is now open Saturday and that you can save 20% off of your total purchase all day Saturdays and after 4pm on weekdays? 

Well you can, just follow this link and print out the coupon. 

It’s Comcastic [Queso Files]

Cantina Los Caballitos is now offering some drink deals during their Saturday brunch. Get 1/2 draft beers and $1 off mimosas at the bar.

Come in tomorrow and hear DJ Shawn Ryan of Hurrah spin soul, funk, motown and more.

Cantina Los Caballitos: Brunch with DJ Shawn Ryan of Hurrah [UWISHUNU]
Cantina Los Caballitos [Official Site]

Starting Saturday, December 20th the Northern Liberties location of Tiffin will be serving an all-you-can-eat brunch featuring Indian specialty entrees, appetizers, tandoori grilled kebabs, chutneys, rice and fresh breads served table side along with desserts for only $8.50. If you’re a Tiffin Card members you ca knock off an extra 10%.

Tiffin [Official Site]

Foster’s Homeware at 4th and Market has a series of cooking demonstrations on several Saturday afternoons coming up including Ellen Yin from Fork and even an appearance by Jose Garces.

Full schedule after the jump.

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