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Save Money Eating Out: Paze $10 Off, Amex Resy Credits, Chase DoorDash/Instacart & More

Justin Vacula of the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast welcomes returning guest Beth to share practical ways to save money eating out by using credit card benefits, restaurant loyalty programs, digital wallet promos, dining credits, and travel rewards strategies.

Recorded August 10, 2026, this episode focuses on ways to reduce restaurant costs without completely avoiding dining out. Justin and Beth discuss the time-sensitive Paze digital wallet promo offering $10 off purchases of $10 or more, up to 10 times per card, through early September 2026. They explain how they have used the promo at places like Dunkin’ and Wendy’s for low-cost or nearly free food.

They also cover Amex Resy statement credits across multiple American Express cards and ways to make the credits easier to use. The conversation also includes Amex Gold monthly dining credits, Hilton quarterly credits that can be used for hotel dining, and Chase Sapphire Reserve Exclusive Tables credits.

Justin and Beth also discuss Vegas dining deals, including birthday offers, MyVegas redemptions, MGM and Caesars dining options using credit card rewards.

Timestamps

00:00 Podcast Intro Theme 01:18 Meet Beth 03:04 Pickup Orders to Save Money 03:33 Paze Promo Savings 06:10 Amex Resy Credits 09:18 Amex Gold Monthly Dining 11:05 Hilton Credits For Dining 12:56 Chase Exclusive Tables 14:41 Support The Show 16:52 Cheap Dining in Las Vegas 20:08 Listener Question: DoorDash And Instacart 24:55 Annual Fees And Card Math 30:15 Aeroplan Grocery Payback 33:03 Cruises And All-Inclusive Food 33:58 Panera Sip Club 34:34 Upcoming Travel 37:30 Outro And Where To Follow 38:00 Closing Theme

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