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All-Inclusive “Girls Night Out” At Drury Lane Theatre
Posted on July 7th, 2010 by
Theatre, dinner, shopping, and spa treatments – all the ingredients needed for a perfect girls night out – are now being offered in an exclusive package at the Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace. Each Thursday this July, Drury Lane Theatre is 
hosting a girls night out along with the opening of their new musical “Sugar,” an adaptation of the 1959 Oscar-winning -classic “Some Like It Hot.” Like the film, “Sugar” is a sexy Prohibition-
era musical farce that romps from Chicago to Miami with a Marilyn Monroe-like blonde bombshell, hilarious men in drag who fall for her, and, of course, a slew of chaotic mishaps.
For just $100, you’ll get four tickets to an 8 p.m. performance of “Sugar” at Drury Lane, a gourmet pre-show dinner for four, four $10 gift cards to Bianca Rose boutique in Elmhurst, four 20% off gift certificates to Camden Boutique in Elmhurst, and four 20% off gift certificates valid for all services at Fedora Kate Spa in Oak Brook. What more could a girl want?
Call the Drury Lane Theatre box office at 630-530-0111 and reference code GIRLS for this exclusive offer, or visit the website for more information.
Tags: Drinks, events, Girls Night Out, specials, theatre events
Designer Cocktails of Fashion Focus Chicago
Posted on October 22nd, 2009 by Adam Marks
Runway side seats may be the best view of designer fashions showcased at Fashion Focus Chicago, but a seat at the bar inside NoMI Lounge provides you with an opportunity to sip with style! Inspired by 5 local designers, NoMI has created a selection of cocktails that reflects their expression and passion. The NoMI Mixologist worked with each designer individually to create a cocktail based on their personal spirit and style preferences, so if you can’t make it to any of the shows, at least you’ll have an idea of what everyone else is buzzing about!
TENILLE WHITE: TENILLETINI (Pic right) Tenille White creates bold yet elegant designs for passionate women. Her vision is captured in this cocktail.
Grey Goose, St. Germain, Pineapple Juice 15
LARA MILLER: EARTH DREAM Ecological sensitivity inspires Lara’s designs and her choice in cocktails. This drink comes from Mother Nature’s most pure and delightful elements.
CapRock Organic Vodka, VeeV Açai’ Spirit, Pomegranate Fresh Lime Juice and Agave Nectar 15
HORACIO NIETO: MEXICAN DIVA A true Latino Fashionista, Horacio embraces his heritage in his designs and his drinks. This cocktail captures the vibrant flavors and inspiration of Mexico.
Don Julio Blanco Tequila, Mint, Lime, Pomegranate 15
BORRIS POWELL: MICHIGAN AVE. MANHATTAN Borris invokes his Southern heritage to create designs that are rich, complex, and sophisticated just like this cocktail.
Maker’s Mark, Peach Purée, Ginger Beer, Orange Bitters 15
5P1t: T-SHIRT & JEANS (Pic left) Richard and Darryl embrace simple elements in creating designs that express individuality and creativeness. This cocktail transforms simple into sublime.
Ketel One, St. Germain, Sparkling Wine, Blue Curacao 15
Read CP’s guide to Chicago’s lounges for more stylish drinks.
Tags: Chicago Nightlife, Drinks, Fashion Focus Chicago, Nomi, Park Hyatt Chicago
Waverly Inn Chef In; Pops for Champagne Chef Out
Posted on October 22nd, 2009 by Mike Chamernik
You probably heard about that $55 white truffle mac ‘n’ cheese made infamous at New York’s Waverly Inn, and here’s your chance to sample it for free!
Chef/partner John DeLucie (@GianniDee) will be in town Oct. 22 signing copies of his bestseller, The Hunger, at Rockit Bar & Grill.
The book is a behind-the-scenes look into his experiences cooking at Greenwich Village’s notorious paparazzi-stalked dining destination. In addition to cocktails comped by small batch bourbon whiskey Basil Hayden, guests will get to nosh on some of DeLucie’s most famous bites, including mini pot pies, cheese tarts with onion marmalade, and of course the signature mac ‘n’ cheese.
The party’s 7-9 p.m. and all you have to do to get in is email VIP@rockitranch.com.
In local chef news, Pops for Champagne exec chef Andrew Brochu (whose background includes cooking at Alinea) is out as of Wednesday, according to an Ultimate Insider. The new fall menu he just introduced will remain the same, now engineered by his sous chef.
And finally, The Drunken Goat’s chef/owner Stephanie Izard takes a trip down to Prairie Fruits Farm in Champaign, Ill., to taste some amazing goat cheese!
Read more about style in Chicago from the 312 Dining Diva on her blog.
Tags: Chicago Nightlife, Drinks, Pops for Champagne, Rockit Bar & Grill
Todd Appel’s Spiced Hot Apple Buttered Rum
Posted on October 9th, 2009 by Mike Chamernik
Todd Appel, Crimson Lounge‘s stealth force behind the bar, creates this seasonal sipper that you’ll be thankful when the brutal days of winter roll around:
SPICED HOT APPLE BUTTERED RUM
1.5-2 oz quality-aged rum (Appel recommends Ron Matusalem 10-year Solera)
1 heaping tbsp compound butter (spiced apple butter and unsalted butter, below)
Piping hot water to fill 8-10 oz glass coffee mug/Irish coffee mug or any coffee mug. As with any cocktail, adjust the recipe to the size of your glassware and taste.
To make compound butter:
8 oz of unsalted sweet cream butter at room temperature
8 oz of spiced apple butter
3-4 oz brown sugar
1 tsp salt
Put all ingredients into mixing bowl and mix until combined. Place in air-tight container and store in refrigerator. This will be enough for about 28-30 drinks.
Crimson Lounge: 333 N. Dearborn St., 312-923-2473
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Tags: Chicago Nightlife, Drinks
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