Going here for a special dinner soon. Anyone know of a way to use miles or points (besides Radisson) to save some money?

Barring that, anyone know of any coupons or discounts out there?

I've never seen any discounts offered for Ruth's Chris in the form of a coupon in a travel publication or newspaper, possibly to maintain the "exclusivity" of the steak chain however, as a fan of the restaurant, I am aware of a frequent guest program that they offer where when the program card is presented, it usually results in a complimentary dessert or after dinner drink.

A number of years ago, for the 30th Anniversary of the restaurant chain, they offered a prize, worth $1,500 in value, stored in a Ruth’s Chris debit card, for dining at 30 of the restaurants. Each member of the frequent guest program received a “passport” which was stamped at each of the participating locations. After 30 stamps, from different locations, one mailed in the passport to the corporate offices which was followed up with a call from the PR agency. The winner’s pictures were published in the quarterly newsletter that was published at the time also. More people won the prize than they had planned for, but it was a lot of fun participating in the promotion.

The Palm recently had a promotion just like that - get your passport stamped by every Palm in the country and get a party for you and 10 friends at the Palm of your choice.

The Palm also offers its 837 Club (http://www.thepalm.com/837club.cfm), which is great if you are even a semi-frequenter. In addition to earning redeemable points on your meals, they also send you various promotions and discounts (including a certificate for a free 3 lb. lobster for my birthday this year).

If you are a member of The Palm’s program “837 Club” and will be dining at a Palm soon, I have a coupon good for a free bottle of Beaulieu Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon or Sonoma Chardonnay, which can be used at a dinner sitting. The coupon expires on 9/15/2001. Please email me if you’re interested.

Love Steak & Roast Beef?

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Source: Netscape News