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United released its latest dinner series in partnership with Chase and open to cardholders for redemption. You must have one of the co-branded cards to book these tickets. There are three dinners available for 17,500 MileagePlus miles per seat with a limit of two seats per cardmember (this is more expensive than the 12,000 miles charged last year, but still well worth it).
Upcoming dinners include:
El Five (Denver, CO)
This dinner takes place on Monday, April 7th (6:30 PM – 10:00 PM MST). From United: “As a United MileagePlus® Cardmember, you’re invited to join us for an exclusive dining event at El Five on Monday, April 7, 2025. Located several stories up, El Five serves artfully crafted Mediterranean dishes in a moody setting with sweeping views of the city. The multi-course dinner showcases dishes from Spain, North Africa, and the Middle East alongside premium wine pairings and a cocktail demonstration.” Reserve your seats here. As of writing this there were 36 seats open.
Your reservation includes:
- Multi-course dinner with wine pairings
- Cocktail demonstration
- Gift bag
- Complimentary coat check
- Taxes and gratuities
Formento’s (Chicago, IL)
This dinner takes place on Tuesday, April 22nd (6:30 PM – 10:00 PM CST). From United: “As a United MileagePlus® Cardmember you’re invited to join us for an exclusive dining event at Formento’s. The Italian steakhouse in the West Loop is renowned for its modern interpretations of classic dishes and extensive wine list. The special evening features a multicourse dinner with wine pairings and a cocktail demonstration.” Reserve your seats here. As of writing this there were 67 seats open.
Your reservation includes:
- Multi-course dinner with wine pairings
- Cocktail demonstration
- Gift bag
- Complimentary coat check
- Taxes and gratuities
I’ve dined many times at this restaurant (it is literally three blocks from my Chicago home). I also attended a United dinner here in 2023. It was a great experience. The review can be found here.
The Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina (Tiburon, CA)
This dinner takes place on Tuesday, May 20th (6:30 PM – 10:00 PM PST). From United: “As a United MileagePlus® Cardmember, you’re invited to join us for an exclusive dining event at The Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina. The exciting menu uses local, seasonal ingredients to craft delicious Californian dishes. The Bohemian eatery is known for its upscale yet laid back atmosphere, selection of edgy and refreshing cocktails, and robust wine program. The event includes a multi-course dinner with wine pairings and a cocktail demonstration.” Reserve your seats here. As of writing this there were 32 seats open.
Your reservation includes:
- Multi-course dinner with wine pairings
- Cocktail demonstration
- Gift bag
- Complimentary coat check
- Taxes and gratuities
Anthony’s Take: I have attended many of these dinners. They are a great value for the redemption cost of 17,500 miles per seat (even with this having increased since last year).
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