Spring in Boston means the return of Restaurant Week, which is being held at 220 restaurants throughout the city March 18-23 & 25-30, 2012. This year, you can indulge in prix fixe three-course dinners, three-course lunches, and two-course lunch menus for $33.12, $20.12 and $15.12, respectively.

Restaurant Week is a fun opportunity for diners to check out restaurants they might not ordinarily venture into but have always wanted to visit. From culinary hot spots to nationally known brands, there is a restaurant for every culinary taste. This year’s lineup includes seafood restaurants, steakhouses, sushi bars and includes Asian, French and tapas eateries.

The event is working with this year's charitable partner, Melmark New England, a private, non-profit, community-based organization that serves children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. $0.25 per transaction will be donated to Melmark New England when diners use any American Express Card at participating restaurants.

American Express Cardmembers will have exclusive benefits during Restaurant Week Boston. Cardmembers who dine at a minimum of three participating restaurants during Restaurant Week Boston and spend a total of $100 or more will receive a $20 statement credit from American Express when they register and use any American Express card.  To register cards, cardmembers should visit AmexNetwork.com, and for additional information about Restaurant Week visit BostonUSA.com.

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