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American Express Card Members who are in Los Angeles this October: you're in for a treat. AMEX has partnered with Resy for an exclusive dining experience in collaboration with some of the best restaurants and chefs in the City of Angels (think Curtis Stone and Nancy Silverton). Between October 15 and 16, ticket holders can participate in the first-ever 10-course restaurant drive through, presented by American Express Gold Card. The concept, crafted around COVID-19 food safety measures, offers a luxury dinner served in to-go containers straight to your vehicle, so that diners can get the full restaurant experience while feeling completely safe. How's that for an innovative dining experience?
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Beginning today at 10 a.m. PST, Card Members will have 48 hours to reserve their Resy Drive Thru tickets in advance, as well as get access to a fast-pass lane when picking up the dinner. Tickets will go on sale to the public this Wednesday, September 30 at 10 a.m. PST. Selling for $95, the tickets can be reserved in groups of one to four people for anytime between 5:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on October 15 and 16.
Participants can expect to see restaurants like Konbi, Gwen, Nightshade, and more on the lineup. Below, peek a first look at the menu, which is chock-full of delicious offerings from top LA chefs. Click here to reserve your ticket today.
The Resy Drive Thru Menu
First Course
Spicy Deviled Egg with Rice Cracklings
Keith Corbin, Alta Adams
Second Course
Betel Leaf with Tamarind-Braised Coconut, Lime Leaf, Smoked Trout Roe
Mei Lin, Nightshade
Third Course
Thai Pasta Salad: Thai Basil Pesto, Grilled Gai Lan, Silken Tofu, Chile Oil
Kris Yenbamroong, Night + Market
Fourth Course
Gochujang Glazed White Sea Bass with Local Greens and Toasted Sesame Vinaigrette
Fifth Course
Trap Kitchen Golden Rice with Chicken
Malachi Jenkins and Roberto Smith, Trap Kitchen
Sixth Course
Spiced Lamb Ribs, Tzatziki, Armenian-Style Spice Blend
Nancy Silverton, Osteria Mozza, Pizzeria Mozza, Chi Spacca
Seventh Course
Mortadella Sandwich with Truffle Pomme Fondue
Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo, Jon & Vinny’s
Eighth Course
Slow-Roasted Pork Collar with Bird’s Eye Chile and Bagoong Coconut Cream. Caramelized Cauliflower and Shaved Turnips.
Chad Valencia, Lasa
Ninth Course
Ricotta Cake Doughnut with Coriander Brittle, Lemon Curd and Strawberries.
Curtis Stone, Gwen
Tenth Course
Petits Fours: Houjicha Caramel and Ganache Tart; Pate De Fruit
Akira Akuto, Nick Montgomery and Jen Yee, Konbi
Bonus: A special take-away item from Majordomo.
Plus: American Express Card Members will also receive an exclusive amuse-bouche from the Kismet duo of Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson.
