American Express Gold Card x Resy Present: The Boardwalk: A waterfront experience at the Santa Monica Pier, featuring games, Gold Card partners & perks, and boardwalk fare by award-winning L.A. chefs on Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Los Angeles. (Mark Von Holden/AP Images for American Express)

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American Express and Resy Celebrate New Gold Card Dining Partners With Santa Monica Boardwalk Experience

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Surrounded by stilt walkers delivering bright orange cotton candy, roaming hula hoopers, colorful games and Santa Monica’s iconic Ferris Wheel,  American Express and Resy created a lively world of culinary delights to celebrate guests’ shared passion for summer-fun dining.

American Express took over the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles, welcoming guests to the waterfront dining experience, Amex Gold x Resy Present: The Boardwalk, on July 9, 2022 to celebrate the refreshed $120 Dining Credit on the American Express Gold Card.

Resy created a curated menu of boardwalk-inspired fare from 12 of LA’s top restaurants. Noteworthy dishes from the event included Angler’s Lobster Roll, Guelaguetza’s Ceviche Tostadas, Hotville Chicken’s Dos TaHOTquitos, Pizzana’s Vongole Pizza, Petit Trois’ Crispy Tapioca, Konbi’s Sesame Chocolate Fudge Tart, among others.

Dining is a top passion of many American Express Gold Card Members. The Card offers a $120 Dining Credit at foodie favorites including newly added partners Milk Bar, Wine.com, and Goldbelly in addition to Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory® and select Shake Shack locations. Once enrolled, American Express Gold Card Members can earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when they pay with their Card at these participating partners.*

American Express Gold Card x Resy Present: The Boardwalk: A waterfront experience at the Santa Monica Pier, featuring games, Gold Card partners & perks, and boardwalk fare by award-winning L.A. chefs on Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Los Angeles. (Mark Von Holden/AP Images for American Express)

Helping guests ‘cool down’ was an epic Milk Bar Dunk Tank experience and some pints of their signature Cereal Milk ice cream. “At Milk Bar we believe in the power of dessert. Whether you’re trying our newest flavor of soft serve at your local bakery or sending a care package of cakes, cookies or pie across the country to someone special, we take being part of the milestones, seemingly normal moments and everything in between seriously,” said Kim Kaminsky, VP of Brand, Creative and Communications at Milk Bar. “That’s why we are excited to join the $120 Dining Credit on the American Express Gold Card and bring unique experiences such as this summer fun dunk tank to life!”

Wine.com’s Rose and Grapefruit Popsicle, as American Express Gold Card x Resy Present: The Boardwalk: A waterfront experience at the Santa Monica Pier, featuring games, Gold Card partners & perks, and boardwalk fare by award-winning L.A. chefs on Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Los Angeles. (Mark Von Holden/AP Images for American Express)

Serving up a special wine popsicle, Peter Elarde, Chief Marketing Officer of Wine.com said, “We’re excited to bring the world of wine to Gold Card Members through the $120 Dining Credit and to provide a literal taste of how great wine enhances any dining experience through this Boardwalk event.”

To check out the event’s mouthwatering dishes, scroll down:

The most delicious Lobster Roll served on a butter roll with Angler sauce.

Angler’s Lobster Roll, as American Express Gold Card x Resy Present: The Boardwalk: A waterfront experience at the Santa Monica Pier, featuring games, Gold Card partners & perks, and boardwalk fare by award-winning L.A. chefs on Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Los Angeles. (Mark Von Holden/AP Images for American Express)

For a fresh take, Guelaguetza’s Ceviche Tostadas.

Guelaguetza’s Ceviche Tostadas, as American Express Gold Card x Resy Present: The Boardwalk: A waterfront experience at the Santa Monica Pier, featuring games, Gold Card partners & perks, and boardwalk fare by award-winning L.A. chefs on Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Los Angeles. (Mark Von Holden/AP Images for American Express)

Crunchy and bursting with flavor, Hotville Chicken’s deep-fried corn tortillas filled with Nashville Hot Chicken and cheese, served up with spicy ranch sauce.

Hotville Chicken’s Dos TaHOTquitos, as American Express Gold Card x Resy Present: The Boardwalk: A waterfront experience at the Santa Monica Pier, featuring games, Gold Card partners & perks, and boardwalk fare by award-winning L.A. chefs on Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Los Angeles. (Mark Von Holden/AP Images for American Express)

A perfect summer pizza, Pizzana serves up slices with baby clams and fior di latte, fontina and  pecorino cheeses.

Pizzana’s Vongole Pizza, as American Express Gold Card x Resy Present: The Boardwalk: A waterfront experience at the Santa Monica Pier, featuring games, Gold Card partners & perks, and boardwalk fare by award-winning L.A. chefs on Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Los Angeles. (Mark Von Holden/AP Images for American Express)

The most satisfying ‘crunch’ one may ever experience is Petit Trois’ Crisy Tapioca treats.

Petit Trios’ Crispy Tapioca, as American Express Gold Card x Resy Present: The Boardwalk: A waterfront experience at the Santa Monica Pier, featuring games, Gold Card partners & perks, and boardwalk fare by award-winning L.A. chefs on Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Los Angeles. (Mark Von Holden/AP Images for American Express)

Konbi’s chocolate fudge with caramel puffed buckwheat and sesame? Say no more.

Konbi’s Sesame Chocolate Fudge Tart, as American Express Gold Card x Resy Present: The Boardwalk: A waterfront experience at the Santa Monica Pier, featuring games, Gold Card partners & perks, and boardwalk fare by award-winning L.A. chefs on Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Los Angeles. (Mark Von Holden/AP Images for American Express)

*To learn more about the American Express Gold Card, including rates, fees, and other terms, visit here.