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Bongo
Seafood
NY, New York City
West Side 14-44th Streets
299 10th Ave
New York, NY 10001
(212) 947-3654
From idine:
"Seafood is the specialty at Bongo. Six variety of oysters are served daily, along with shrimp and clams. And why not have a fabulous martini from their martini menu, or choose champagne to go with their caviar selection. A quiet ambiance and an off-the-beaten path place for conversation."


Never tried it, it's in Chelsea(27th st?), but maybe it's OK.

Fed planner and anyone else interested in this restaurant: It is way east of downtown, I didn't realize that until I looked on a map. I would think twice about going late at night.

just a note to all you Houstonians...

BOMBAY BRASSERIE in the galleria is really good for double dipping per se..

You can use your Entertainment Card there (you buy one entree, get the second FREE)

AND they never stamp your card so you can go back as much as you want!!

AND they participate in idine.... I love eating there.. Probably one of the better indian restaurants in houston...

and no, i do not own the restaurant

Any $20 Idine restaurants in Houston?

I'll keep that in mind about Bombay Brasserie.

For a true Double Dipping dining experience, visit a restaurant that participates in both idine AND the Entertainment book.

hockeystl

I have discovered (by accident) that when you check the idine.com website, it states that you earn "XX miles, ONCE PER MONTH up to $600". However, if you create a dining profile and log onto your account, the SAME restaurant will tell you that you earn "XX miles ON UNLIMITED VISITS PER MONTH up to $600"! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

This was confirmed by a call to the customer service number. They said it is something new (in the last few weeks), so people will check the website. They also said that they will no longer send out directories.

According to the new book, you need to do a profile in order to get repeat usuage miles. I don't know how it impacts double miles. I was very surprised to see this.
Ms.DtG

[This message has been edited by dgordon (edited 04-29-2003).]

Here are some 20 miles/$ and most with unlimited visits in the West Hollywood, CA area - some of these are quite decent:

Cyrano
West Hollywood, Sunset Plaza, N of Beverly
8840 Beverly Blvd
West Hollywood
(310) 271-4193
Earn 20 miles/$, All Day, Everyday
Dining rewards available on unlimited dining visits to this restaurant each month.

Gate, The
West Hollywood, Sunset Plaza, N of Beverly
643 N La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles
(310) 289-8808
Earn 20 miles/$, All Day, Everyday
Dining rewards available on unlimited dining visits to this restaurant each month.

Key Club
9039 W. Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood
(310) 451-7111
Earn 20 miles/$, All Day, Everyday
Dining rewards available on your first visit to this restaurant each month.

Sky Sushi
West Hollywood, Sunset Plaza, N of Beverly
7901 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles
(323) 650-1916
Earn 20 miles/$, All Day, Everyday
Dining rewards available on unlimited dining visits to this restaurant each month.

Sunset Fever
West Hollywood, Sunset Plaza, N of Beverly
9161 Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood
(310) 274-9428
Earn 20 miles/$, All Day, Everyday
Dining rewards available on unlimited dining visits to this restaurant each month.

Tempest Supper Club
West Hollywood, Sunset Plaza, N of Beverly
7323 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood
(323) 850-5115
Earn 20 miles/$, All Day, Everyday
Dining rewards available on unlimited dining visits to this restaurant each month.

Tommy Tang's
West Hollywood, Sunset Plaza, N of Beverly
7313 Melrose Av
Los Angeles
(323) 937-5733
Earn 20 miles/$, All Day, Everyday
Dining rewards available on unlimited dining visits to this restaurant each month.

I love Indian food and I've found Bombay Brasserie to be a huge disappointment. The best Indian food in Houston is at India's (Richmond & Chimney Rock) and Shiva's (Times & Kelvin in the village). My girlfriend and I have tried everywhere and nobody can beat them. We've also taken many friends there and they're always just as satisfied.

Shiva offers 10 miles/$ though iDine, but India's does not participate. The Entertainment Book contains buy one get one free at India's and both restaurants offer 20% discounts through Gusto Rewards, which you can get if you subscribe to the Houston Chronicle (http://webadv.chron.com/ads/ads_g/gustocard/index.html). Gusto Rewards + iDine at Shiva's is a worthwhile double dip.

P.S. No Houston restaurants currently offer more than 10 miles/$.

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Author of MileTracker (miletracker.com).

[This message has been edited by jimbob (edited 04-27-2003).]

I did a quick search on SF Bay
Area - not much:

Field Of San Francisco
SF - North Beach & Fisherman's Wharf
524 Union St
San Francisco
(415) 433-7676

Glass Kat
SF - South of Market
520 4th St
San Francisco
(415) 957-9318

Limelight Restaurant
Peninsula
228 Castro St
Mountainview
(650) 903-4830

Siam Square
SF - Russian Hill, Marina, Pacific Heights
2414 Lombard St
San Francisco
(415) 775-396

Storyville
SF - Sunset, Richmond
1751 Fulton St
San Francisco
(415) 441-1751

Mas Sake Free Style Sushi
Peninsula
260 S California Ave
Palo Alto
(650) 321-1556

La Plaza Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
East Bay, Contra Costa County
2370 Buchannon Rd
Antioch
(925) 754-6556

For those doing the cash back, do you get a credit on your account, or do you get a check in the mail?

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Ms.DtG

20 Miles Per Places:

Dallas:
Kalchandji's--If you like Indian vegetarian, then this is a great place. I beg to differ from the previous poster. Probably the only downside is that it is too cheap to rack up serious miles.

Boston:
Amici's in the North End. I saw this today and will try out tomm. If it is good I will file a report here.

[This message has been edited by Bosox (edited 04-30-2003).]

Anyone know any good restaurant belong to Idine in Downtown DC, Atlanta GA, and Arlington VA area. Going to visit those area in June and July.

Thanks
Lee

Yes, you can earn 10 miles/dollar. Some restaurants have a cap though. I've gotten 10/per a number of times.