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British Airways Visa NYC Michelin Promotion and a Chance to Dine with TPG

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August 3, 2011 • 5 min read

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I, like many of you, got in on the British Airways 100,000 mile bonus this spring and I recently received an interesting NYC dining promotion, which sparked my interest:

"Use your British Airways Visa^®Card at any NYC MICHELIN Guide 2011 star-rated restaurant today through October 1, 2011. Dine once and receive a $50 statement credit. Dine twice and receive another $50 statement credit for a total of $100. Minimum purchase of $50 each time you dine.¹"

I've been on a contest kick lately and I've also gotten the chance to meet up with several TPG readers (which have all turned into really interesting conversations), so I thought I'd take advantage of this promo and invite a reader to lunch or dinner at one of the one star restaurants in NYC. I love you all, but I'm not splurging on a thousand dollar meal at Per Se!

Here's how to win: I've selected the restaurant I want to go to, so you have to make one guess from the list (below). You can enter a total of two times - once in the comments section of this post and once via Twitter, follow me and then Tweet me @thepointsguy and include your restaurant guess and include hashtag #dinewithTPG.

Enter by Sunday August 7, 2011 at 11:59pm Eastern Time. You don't have to be NYC based, but I will not pay for transportation, so you'll have to find a way to be here on a day when I'm in NYC and before this promo ends on October 1, 2011. If multiple people guess the right restaurant, I'll choose a random winner.

Good luck! Make your guess from the following restaurants...

Restaurant	Area	Cuisine	Dining Style	Phone
Adour	Midtown East	Contemporary	Top class comfortable	212-710-2277
Aldea (New)	Gramercy / Flatiron	Mediterranean	Comfortable	212-675-7223
Annisa Manhattan	West Village	Contemporary	Comfortable	212-741-6699
Aureole	Midtown West	Contemporary	Very comfortable	212-319-1660
A Voce Columbus	Midtown West	Italian	Very comfortable	212-823-2523
A Voce Madison	Gramercy / Flatiron	Italian	Comfortable	212-545-8555
Blue Hill	West Village	American	Comfortable	212-539-1776
Bouley	TriBeCa - Downtown	Contemporary	Top class comfortable	212-964-2525
Breslin	Midtown	Gastropub	Quite comfortable	212-679-1939
Café Boulud	Upper East Side	French	Very comfortable	212-772-2600
Casa Mono	Union Square	Spanish	Quite comfortable	212-253-2773
Danny Brown Wine Bar & Kitchen	Forest Hills	Mediterranean	Comfortable	718-261-2144
Del Posto	Chelsea	Italian	Top class comfortable	212-497-8090
Dovetail	Upper West Side	Contemporary	Comfortable	212-362-3800
Dressler	Brooklyn	American	Comfortable	718-384-6343
Eleven Madison	Gramercy / Flatiron	Contemporary	Top class comfortable	212-889-0905
Gotham Bar and Grill	Greenwich, West Village & Meatpacking District	Contemporary	Very comfortable	212-620-4020
Gramercy Tavern	Gramercy / Flatiron	Contemporary	Very comfortable	212-477-0777
Jewel Bako	East Village	Japanese	Quite comfortable	212-979-1012
Kyo Ya	East Village	Japanese	Comfortable	212-982-4140
L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon	Midtown East	Contemporary	Comfortable	212-829-3844
Laut	Grammercy / FlatironAsian	Asian	Quite comfortable	212-206-8989
Marc Forgione	TriBeCa - Downtown	American	Comfortable	212-941-9401
Minetta Tavern	West Village	Gastropub	Quite comfortable	212-475-3850
The Modern	Midtown West	Contemporary	Very comfortable	212-333-1220
Oceana	Midtown West	Seafood	Very comfortable	212-759-5941
Public	NoLita	Fusion	Comfortable	212-343-7011
River Café	Brooklyn	Contemporary	Very comfortable	718-522-5200
Rouge Tomate	Midtown East	Contemporary	Very comfortable	646-237-8977
Saul	Brooklyn	Contemporary	Comfortable	718-935-9844
Seäsonal	Midtown West	Austrian	Comfortable	212-957-5550
Shalezeh	Upper East Side	Persian	Comfortable	212-288-0012
SHO Shaun Hergatt	Financial District	Contemporary	Very comfortable	212-809-3993
Spotted Pig	West Village	Gastropub	Quite comfortable	212-620-0393
Sushi Azabu	TriBeCa	Japanese	Quite comfortable	212-274-0428
Sushi of Gari	Upper East Side	Japanese	Quite comfortable	212-517-5340
Veritas	Gramercy, Flatiron & Union Square	Contemporary	Comfortable	212-353-3700
Wallsé	West Village	Austrian	Comfortable	212-352-2300
wd~50	Lower East Side	Contemporary	Comfortable	212-477-2900

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Rewards rate
Rate	Category
4X	Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
4X	Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
5X	Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™.
3X	Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App™, or purchased directly from airlines.
2X	Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid car rentals booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and cruises booked and paid through AmexTravel.com.
1X	Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.

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Annual fee

$325

Regular APR

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Recommended credit

Excellent to Good

Pros + cons

Pros

Valuable dining and food-related credits
Points are transferable
Multiple travel and purchase protections
No foreign transaction fees
Access to Amex Offers for additional savings (enrollment required)

Cons

Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
Difficult credit redemption

More details

You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™.
Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App™, or purchased directly from airlines.
Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid car rentals booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and cruises booked and paid through AmexTravel.com.
Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
Pay It® lets you tap in the American Express® App to quickly pay for small purchase amounts throughout the month and still earn rewards the way you usually do. Plan It® gives you the option to split up big purchases into equal monthly payments with a fixed fee. You’ll know upfront exactly how much you’ll pay.
$120 Dining Credit: Earn up to a total of $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the Gold Card at Grubhub (including Seamless), Buffalo Wild Wings, Five Guys, The Cheesecake Factory, and Wonder. This can be an annual savings of up to $120. Enrollment required.
$100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants after you pay for eligible purchases with the American Express® Gold Card. That’s up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
$84 Dunkin' Credit: Earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin’ locations. Enrollment required.
$120 Uber Cash on Gold: Enjoy up to $120 in Uber Cash annually with your Gold Card. Just add your Card to your Uber account and you'll get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an Amex Card for your transaction.
Enjoy complimentary Hertz Five Star® Status benefits like skipping the counter at select locations, adding an additional driver at no additional cost*, and vehicle upgrades**. Benefit enrollment and Hertz Gold+ registration are required. *Additional drivers must meet standard rental qualifications and must be a spouse or domestic partner to qualify as complimentary. Other additional drivers subject to fees. **Benefits are subject to availability and vary by location. Additional Hertz program Terms and Conditions including age restrictions apply.
Book two nights or more with The Hotel Collection through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and receive a $100* credit towards eligible charges at over 1,400 upscale hotels worldwide. *Eligible charges vary by property.
Book your travel through the Amex Travel App™ with added peace of mind – backed by American Express® service and support. Only for American Express® Card Members.
Whenever you need us, we're here. Our Member Services team will ensure you are taken care of. From lost Card replacement to statement questions, we are available to help 24/7.
No Foreign Transaction Fees.
Annual Fee is $325.
Terms Apply.

Pros

Valuable dining and food-related credits
Points are transferable
Multiple travel and purchase protections
No foreign transaction fees
Access to Amex Offers for additional savings (enrollment required)

Cons

Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
Difficult credit redemption

You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotel stays booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™.
Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App™, or purchased directly from airlines.
Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid car rentals booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and cruises booked and paid through AmexTravel.com.
Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
Pay It® lets you tap in the American Express® App to quickly pay for small purchase amounts throughout the month and still earn rewards the way you usually do. Plan It® gives you the option to split up big purchases into equal monthly payments with a fixed fee. You’ll know upfront exactly how much you’ll pay.
$120 Dining Credit: Earn up to a total of $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the Gold Card at Grubhub (including Seamless), Buffalo Wild Wings, Five Guys, The Cheesecake Factory, and Wonder. This can be an annual savings of up to $120. Enrollment required.
$100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants after you pay for eligible purchases with the American Express® Gold Card. That’s up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
$84 Dunkin' Credit: Earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin’ locations. Enrollment required.
$120 Uber Cash on Gold: Enjoy up to $120 in Uber Cash annually with your Gold Card. Just add your Card to your Uber account and you'll get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an Amex Card for your transaction.
Enjoy complimentary Hertz Five Star® Status benefits like skipping the counter at select locations, adding an additional driver at no additional cost*, and vehicle upgrades**. Benefit enrollment and Hertz Gold+ registration are required. *Additional drivers must meet standard rental qualifications and must be a spouse or domestic partner to qualify as complimentary. Other additional drivers subject to fees. **Benefits are subject to availability and vary by location. Additional Hertz program Terms and Conditions including age restrictions apply.
Book two nights or more with The Hotel Collection through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App™ and receive a $100* credit towards eligible charges at over 1,400 upscale hotels worldwide. *Eligible charges vary by property.
Book your travel through the Amex Travel App™ with added peace of mind – backed by American Express® service and support. Only for American Express® Card Members.
Whenever you need us, we're here. Our Member Services team will ensure you are taken care of. From lost Card replacement to statement questions, we are available to help 24/7.
No Foreign Transaction Fees.
Annual Fee is $325.
Terms Apply.

I, like many of you, got in on the British Airways 100,000 mile bonus this spring and I recently received an interesting NYC dining promotion, which sparked my interest:

Good luck! Make your guess from the following restaurants...

Restaurant	Area	Cuisine	Dining Style	Phone
Adour	Midtown East	Contemporary	Top class comfortable	212-710-2277
Aldea (New)	Gramercy / Flatiron	Mediterranean	Comfortable	212-675-7223
Annisa Manhattan	West Village	Contemporary	Comfortable	212-741-6699
Aureole	Midtown West	Contemporary	Very comfortable	212-319-1660
A Voce Columbus	Midtown West	Italian	Very comfortable	212-823-2523
A Voce Madison	Gramercy / Flatiron	Italian	Comfortable	212-545-8555
Blue Hill	West Village	American	Comfortable	212-539-1776
Bouley	TriBeCa - Downtown	Contemporary	Top class comfortable	212-964-2525
Breslin	Midtown	Gastropub	Quite comfortable	212-679-1939
Café Boulud	Upper East Side	French	Very comfortable	212-772-2600
Casa Mono	Union Square	Spanish	Quite comfortable	212-253-2773
Danny Brown Wine Bar & Kitchen	Forest Hills	Mediterranean	Comfortable	718-261-2144
Del Posto	Chelsea	Italian	Top class comfortable	212-497-8090
Dovetail	Upper West Side	Contemporary	Comfortable	212-362-3800
Dressler	Brooklyn	American	Comfortable	718-384-6343
Eleven Madison	Gramercy / Flatiron	Contemporary	Top class comfortable	212-889-0905
Gotham Bar and Grill	Greenwich, West Village & Meatpacking District	Contemporary	Very comfortable	212-620-4020
Gramercy Tavern	Gramercy / Flatiron	Contemporary	Very comfortable	212-477-0777
Jewel Bako	East Village	Japanese	Quite comfortable	212-979-1012
Kyo Ya	East Village	Japanese	Comfortable	212-982-4140
L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon	Midtown East	Contemporary	Comfortable	212-829-3844
Laut	Grammercy / FlatironAsian	Asian	Quite comfortable	212-206-8989
Marc Forgione	TriBeCa - Downtown	American	Comfortable	212-941-9401
Minetta Tavern	West Village	Gastropub	Quite comfortable	212-475-3850
The Modern	Midtown West	Contemporary	Very comfortable	212-333-1220
Oceana	Midtown West	Seafood	Very comfortable	212-759-5941
Public	NoLita	Fusion	Comfortable	212-343-7011
River Café	Brooklyn	Contemporary	Very comfortable	718-522-5200
Rouge Tomate	Midtown East	Contemporary	Very comfortable	646-237-8977
Saul	Brooklyn	Contemporary	Comfortable	718-935-9844
Seäsonal	Midtown West	Austrian	Comfortable	212-957-5550
Shalezeh	Upper East Side	Persian	Comfortable	212-288-0012
SHO Shaun Hergatt	Financial District	Contemporary	Very comfortable	212-809-3993
Spotted Pig	West Village	Gastropub	Quite comfortable	212-620-0393
Sushi Azabu	TriBeCa	Japanese	Quite comfortable	212-274-0428
Sushi of Gari	Upper East Side	Japanese	Quite comfortable	212-517-5340
Veritas	Gramercy, Flatiron & Union Square	Contemporary	Comfortable	212-353-3700
Wallsé	West Village	Austrian	Comfortable	212-352-2300
wd~50	Lower East Side	Contemporary	Comfortable	212-477-2900

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