No. 1 New York Times best-selling author and TV personality Chrissy Teigen took brunch to new levels Sunday kicking off the Sapphire Sundays brunch series in Los Angeles, created by Chase Sapphire for its cardmembers.

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Chrissy Teigen at the kick-off for the Sapphire Sundays brunch series at the Rose Café in Los Angele ...

Chrissy Teigen at the kick-off for the Sapphire Sundays brunch series at the Rose Café in Los Angeles, California presented by Chase Sapphire. (Credit: Michael Williams/Startraks for Chase Sapphire.)

Over brunch with Chase Sapphire cardmembers at the famed Rose Café in Venice, Calif., Teigen announced the extension of her relationship with Chase Sapphire. As part of the relationship, the globe-trotting foodie will share her personal itineraries, based on her favorite travel and dining adventures, later this year. Chase Sapphire cardmembers will then be able to use Chrissy’s recommendations as inspiration to plan their next adventure.

Brunch at Rose Café featured a custom menu from culinary icon Jason Neroni with music from DJ Lindsay Luv. Sapphire Sundays is one of the latest events across culinary, sports and entertainment offered exclusively to Chase Sapphire Preferred and Reserve cardmembers. Chase created Sapphire Sundays to feed its cardmembers’ cravings for exciting brunch and culinary experiences. Next in the series is at Cosa Buona on August 27. The following Los Angeles locations will be announced soon.

Chase Sapphire Preferred® and Reserve cardmembers can learn more and purchase tickets by visiting www.chase.com/experiences.

Travel Like Teigen

During brunch on Sunday, Chase Sapphire announced the relationship with Chrissy Teigen and the creation of her new travel itineraries. As an existing Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmember known for her love of cooking, eating and traveling, Teigen shared her passions in three themed itineraries, including:

  • Fun with Baby in Tow
  • Romantic Getaway
  • Living Like a Local Visiting Your Favorite U.S. City

“Whether it’s for work or a fun getaway, travel and discovery have always been an important part of my life. I’m excited to share my sense of adventure and inspire others to find those foods and places that fuel their passions,” said Teigen. “I’m having a blast playing tour guide and re-living my favorite travel experiences!”

Chase Sapphire in the Know

Chase is redefining access for Sapphire Preferred® and Sapphire ReserveSM cardmembers by introducing even more, one-of-a-kind experiences this summer and fall. From the chef’s table at the New York Seaport Food Lab to the Sapphire Sundays brunch series and private dinner series, Chase Sapphire turns eating into an experience. Cardmembers also have unique access to a variety of sports and entertainment experiences throughout the year, including the Sundance Film Festival, the Outside Lands Festival, the Emmys and the PGA Championship, among others.

“The Chase Sapphire Preferred and Sapphire Reserve cards have quickly become icons among travel rewards cards, offering access to experiences for people who don’t just want to taste the wine – they want to crush the grapes,” said Pam Codispoti, president of Chase Branded Cards. “It’s this progressive mindset that is driving us to continue innovating with our programs, making Chase Sapphire an essential part of today’s evolving lifestyle.”

Editor’s note: Broadcast quality b-roll footage of this event is available upon request.

ABOUT CHASE SAPPHIRE

Chase Sapphire Preferred® and Sapphire ReserveSM are premier rewards credit cards for people who are passionate about travel and dining. With Sapphire Preferred® and Sapphire Reserve, you can enjoy premium travel rewards and benefits, such as 2X points on travel and dining at restaurants with Sapphire Preferred and 3X points on travel and dining at restaurants with Sapphire Reserve, worldwide; points that are worth more when redeemed for travel through Chase Ultimate Rewards®; 1:1 point transfer to leading airline and hotel loyalty programs; 24/7 direct access to a Chase Sapphire customer service specialist; access to unique events and experiences, and more. Learn more at chase.com/Sapphire and chase.com/SapphireReserve.