Valerie Phillips: Eateries are thanking those from the military

T.G.I. Friday's: A free lunch on Nov 12, for all U.S. military personnel and veterans.

The Olive Garden: A free entree from a special menu on Nov. 11 for veterans and active duty military.

7-Eleven: A free small Slurpee on Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. for veterans and active duty military.

Lone Star Steakhouse: Free appetizer for veterans and active duty military on Nov. 12.

Outback Steakhouse: A free Bloomin' Onion and a Coca-cola product from Nov. 7-11, available to active duty veterans and military personnel (see outback.com/companyinfo/veteransday.aspx ).

Applebee's: A free meal chosen from a selected menu on Nov. 11 for veterans and active military (see /www.applebees.com/veterans-day-menu ).

Chili's: A free meal from a selected menu, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Nov. 11 for veterans and active military.

Denny's: Free all-you-can-eat pancakes from 6 a.m.-2 p.m. on Nov. 12 for all active military and veterans.

Famous Dave's: A free meal from a selected menu on Nov. 11 for veterans (see www.famousdaves.com/promo/veterans-day ).

Golden Corral: A free meal on Nov. 12 for any person who has ever served in the United States Military (see www.goldencorral.com/military ).

California Pizza Kitchen: A free individual pizza and non-alcoholic drink on Nov. 11 and Nov. 12, for all veterans and active military (see www.cpk.com ).

Valerie Phillips is the former Deseret News food editor and author of "Soup's On!" She blogs at www.chewandchat.blogspot.com.

Email: vphillips@desnews.com