JerryFF, a number of San Francisco restaurants have started offering discounts in conjunction with American Express. Recent postcard offers that I have received include $25.00 off a $50.00 dinner at Paragon.

The Fifth Floor restaurant, in the Palomar Hotel, has also quietly joined other restaurants by adding a new section to their menu of lower priced wines and such.

Also to note, the November issue of Food & Wine mentions that a number of establishments have been quitely lowering prices in light of current events and fewer diners. They are also asking readers to comment, online, about thier eating (dining) habits during this downturn at www.foodandwine.com. It would be interesing to see if people have cut back at all. Recession or not, good food is good food.

Other offers I've received include an additional American Express discount card good for a complimentary appetizer at selected San Francisco restaurants, including one of my favorites, Grand Cafe. I've received two American Express postcards, one for 50% off an entree at Piatti and another offer of free admission to the Monterey Bay Aquarium with the purchase of a lunch at Farallon, in SF. Gosh, do I get targeted mailings or what.

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[This message has been edited by raffy (edited 11-13-2001).]