Amex Announces Resy Tastemakers Campaign Amex Announces Resy Tastemakers Campaign
American Express + Resy Shop Small promo

Amex Announces Resy Tastemakers Campaign

This month, American Express and Resy are celebrating small restaurants with a new promotion that could also mean savings for cardholders.

About the promotion:

With August traditionally being an inconsistent month for restaurants, American Express and Resy have announced a special celebration of local and influential dining locations. Dubbed American Express and Shop Small Present: The Resy Tastemakers, the offering will not only give cardholders in select cities the chance to try some of these restaurants on Amex’s dime but also enable other customers to save at a greater collection of small restaurants.

As part of the promotion, Resy will be offering special reservation “drops” for select restaurants in six cities: New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Washington D.C., and San Francisco. A different dining location in all six of these cities will be featured each week (plus a bonus in Miami for a total of 25 participating locations) with events taking place on August 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th. Even better, when cardholders nab one of these reservations, American Express will “pick up the check.” Specifically, cardholders can enjoy a credit of up to $99 per diner for up to six people, for a total credit of $594.

Reservations “drops” will take place at 10 a.m. local time two days before each event (for example, the August 9th reservations will be released on the 7th). Cardholders can claim their spot on Resy’s Shop Small site. While there, prospective diners can also learn more about why the selected locations matter and were chosen to participate in the program.

Meanwhile, those outside of those six cities or who miss out on these reservation drops can still save money while dining at local restaurants. Through August 31st, eligible Amex cardholders can activate an offer to earn $15 back as a statement credit after spending at least $60 at select Resy restaurants. This offer can be used up to two times for a total of $30 back.

What they’re saying:

Commenting on this promotion, Resy CEO and VP of Dining for Amex Pablo Rivero said, “Big ideas come from small restaurants, and throughout August we’ll help a new generation of diners discover the places that influence the way we eat and drink. Whether you become a regular or just try somewhere new, supporting local restaurants means ensuring these small businesses will be part of the community for a long time to come.”

My thoughts:

Just as Small Business Saturday has proved to be a win-win-win for small businesses, Amex, and consumers, this Resy Tastemakers promotion has a similar impact — albeit on a much smaller scale. On that note, sadly, it doesn’t look as though any locations in my area are participating in the offer. With only 200 options across the U.S., I suspect many other cardholders will find themselves in a similar boat. Nevertheless, it’s always great to see small businesses getting some extra promotion from a big company like Amex. Hopefully this program will continue to expand, resulting in an even more rewarding promotion for restaurants and cardmembers.

Author

Kyle Burbank

Head Writer ~ Fioney
Kyle is the head writer for Fioney. He is a personal finance nerd, constantly looking for new apps and services to test and incorporate into his own financial game plan. In addition to his role at Fioney, he's written for other publications including Born2Invest, Lifehack, and Laughing Place, as well as his own site Money@30. He also creates personal finance and travel-related videos for Money@30's YouTube channel, which has garnered more than 2 million views. Currently, Kyle resides in Springfield, Missouri with his wife of 10 years. Together, they enjoy traveling (including visiting Disney Parks around the world), dining, and playing with their dog Rigby.

Other Articles by Kyle Burbank

2023 Small Business Credit Card Satisfaction Tops 2019 Highs

The latest small business credit card study from J.D. Power shows satisfaction continuing to rise. About the study and results: This week, J.D Power released its 2023 U.S. Small Business Credit Card Satisfaction Study, which includes responses from more than 3,400 small business credit card customers. In this case, the study looked at businesses with annual revenues between $10,000 and $10 million. First, it was discovered that overall satisfaction among...

Discover Announces 5% Bonus Categories for First Quarter of 2024

With 2024 sneaking up on us, Discover has announced its rotating 5% bonus categories for the first quarter of next year. About the Q1 2024 bonus categories: From January through March 2024, Discover It customers will be able to earn up to 5% back in two categories: restaurants and drugstores. According to the company, the Restaurants category includes full-service establishments, cafes, cafeterias, fast-food locations, and dining delivery services. For the...

Public App Adds Corporate and Treasury Bonds Feature

The FinTech trading app Public has announced new investment options for its members. About the features: Public is now rolling out the ability for customers to invest fractionally in corporate and Treasury bonds. This capability will be introduced on both the mobile and desktop interfaces for the service. According to Public, the addition comes as demand for fixed-income products increases. In addition to these bond types, the app will also...
The "Email" field is empty, you must enter some text to proceed.The text you entered in the "Email" field appears to be invalid, please edit it and try again
Get the Latest News Delivered to Your Inbox

FedEx Announces Winners of 11th Annual 2023 Small Business Grant Contest

Nearly three months after the entry period ended, FedEx has announced the winners of its 11th annual Small Business Grant Content. This year's event saw more than $300,000 in funds going to a variety of small businesses across the nation. Last month, the company revealed 100 finalists, with that list now being narrowed down to just 10 winners. This year's grand prize winners included KindVR, The Cupcake Collection, Up In...
Summer app

Student Loan Benefit FinTech Summer Raises $6 Million

For years, student debt has been one of the most talked about financial topics. What's more, while the debt itself has become a major part of many Americans' lives, discussion of student loans has become political due to efforts to forgive certain loan repayments. However, while we wait for resolution on that front, a FinTech that brings student debt benefit solutions to employers and consumers has raised a new round...
H-E-B and Central Market  credit cards

Imprint Launches Credit Cards from H-E-B and Central Market 

The FinTech Imprint is partnering with the popular Texas-based grocery chain H-E-B for a pair of new rewards credit cards. This week saw the launch of the H-E-B Visa Signature Credit Card as well as the Central Market Visa Signature Credit Card. With these two (nearly identical) options, customers will be able to earn rewards on groceries and beyond. First, both versions of the card earn up to 5% back on select...
Melissa Urban holding a Ness card

Health and Wellness Rewards Card Ness Partners with Whole30

In recent years, several unique rewards cards have come to market. These include offerings from FinTech startups as well as brands looking to do something special for their loyal fans. On that note, a recently-announced rewards credit card offering is now working with a popular brand to introduce new benefits for customers. This week, the Ness Card (which is issued by The Bank of Missouri) unveiled a new partnership with...
Choice Privileges Select Card

Choice Hotels, Wells Fargo Debut Choice Privileges Select Card

With spring well underway and the summer travel season now just around the corner, Choice Hotels and Wells Fargo have unveiled their latest co-branded credit card offering. Today, the two companies announced the Choice Privileges Select Mastercard. Carrying an annual fee of $95, this card will serve as the premium option in the hotel brand's new lineup. Looking at the Choice Privileges Select, it offers a mix of rewards categories....