Small Biz Support, Rio Azul, Dunkin Donuts

American Express has extended its Small Business Saturday promotion throughout the holiday season. American Express will give $25 back to cardmembers who register and used their AmEx card at any small business through December 31. This is a great promotion encouraging consumers to shop at locally owned shops, restaurants and more. Plus it doesn't hurt to get a $25 credit on your AmEx card.

Over the past few years more and more quality Mexican restaurants have opened in the Memphis area. Rio Azul is another Mexican eatery that fits this description. Located in Cordova near Houston Levee and Macon, Rio Azul has great traditional Mexican food at low prices. The staff is very friendly and the drinks are fantastic. If you are out that way, it's worth a stop.

Dunkin' Donuts' Union Avenue location will open on Wednesday. I may stop by to welcome the new business, but it may be hard to step away from Donald's Donuts. Dunkin' does serve a mean cup of coffee though. Much better that Starbucks.

Dunkin' Donuts is also hosting the 5th annual Holiday Recycled Bicycle Giveaway. All collected bikes will be refurbished and distributed to kids in the Binghampton neighborhood. New and used bikes will be collected at the at the Union Avenue location through the first weekend in December. Anyone who donates a bike will receive a $10 Dunkin’ gift card.