...good assessment. So good that I cannot add much However, I am not at a total loss:

1. You can contact Chairman Concierge at http://myconcierge.vipdesk.com.
2. The restaurant benefit in NYC was easily when I called Chairman Concierge. If you have a restaurant in mind give them a call. They also have a list. I was told that they have reserved seats available on a first come first serve basis. They have been able to accomodate my reservations.
3. The pdf posted on the Smith Barney site is out of date. (Last time that I checked it did not mention the two free Priority Pass guests per visit.)
4. Merrill Lynch Plus is a good no-foreign transaction fee card. The rewards program is a bit restrictive, but if you spend alot it is a great card. Spend $50k and it gives you the elusive free AA club membership. Spend $20k and get your airline status matched on AA.