LongHorn Steakhouse New $3, $4 and $5 Drinks & Bites

May 28, 2014May 28, 2014Leave a comment

LongHorn Steakhouse

Happy hour alert! LongHorn Steakhouse just introduced its brand-new Prime Time Menu. Prime Time is available Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. and will feature a variety of $3, $4 and $5 drinks and bites.

Check out more info below:

Food

New Wild West Shrimp Tacos ($5) – Plump, breaded shrimp tossed with peppers and diced pimentos, brushed with garlic butter, and served with avocado-lime drizzle.
New Shrimp & Avocado Stack ($5) – Garlic shrimp layered with guacamole, cucumber and tomato with wonton chips, and served with red chili ranch.
New Spicy Chicken Bites ($4) – Hand-breaded chicken bites tossed in a sweet-n-spicy chili-ginger sauce.
New Crispy Jalapeno Shooters ($4) – Three-cheese stuffed jalapenos served with red chili-ginger sauce.
New Housemade Kettle Chips ($3) – Housemade kettle chips with smoky barbeque and horseradish aioli.
New Sweet Corn Fritters ($3) – Crispy bites of sweet corn served with red chili ranch.

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Drinks

New Prime Time Margarita ($5) – 1800 Silver 100% Blue Agave Tequila, organic agave nectar and all natural lemon & lime juice.
New Classic Steakhouse Martini ($5) – Finlandia Vodka or Bombay Gin, olive juice, and hand-stuffed bleu cheese olives
New Sunset Cosmo ($5) – Finlandia Vodka, orange juice, all-natural lemon & lime juice and a splash of pomegranate
New Cucumber Mint Mojito ($5) – Cruzan Silver Rum and white cranberry juice hand-muddled with fresh cucumber, mint and a splash of club soda

Barre Bee Fit Rooftop Classes 5.28-Labor Day

May 27, 2014May 7, 2014Leave a comment

Barre Bee Fit

What: Kimpton’s Hotel Palomar Chicago is teaming up again with local fitness studio Barre Bee Fit (BBF) for the fourth year in a row.

Beginning May 28, a weekly Barre Bee class will be held on the Palomar’s rooftop sundeck on Wednesdays at 6:30am (through Labor Day). Classes for Palomar Chicago hotel guests are complimentary. Barre Bee Fit is a total body workout that blends intensive cardiovascular conditioning, strength training and restoration utilizing the ballet barre.

Cost is $40.00.

Where: Kimpton’s Hotel Palomar Chicago

505 North State Street

When: Saturday, May 17, 2014

Two sessions available: 8:45am-10:45am or 10:00am-12:00pm

RSVP: RSVP to Jake Forbes: Jake.Forbes@hotelpalomar.com or 312-985-0736.

BBF members can reserve at:

https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=10501 under “Events”

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June Orange Dot First Fridays In Wicker Park/Bucktown 6.6

May 26, 2014May 23, 2014Leave a comment

Shop small biz and look for the orange dot

The next installment of Orange Dot First Fridays, the growing SSA program that celebrates small businesses that maintain the character of Wicker Park & Bucktown (WPB), is set for Friday, June 6th (participant & event info follows below). On the first Friday of every month from 5:00 pm until 10:00pm, the best in local design, dining & culture craft and collaborate to create unique presentations not found anywhere but Orange Dot in WPB. June’s edition of Orange Dot consists of 28 total participants in the neighborhood.

Local artists and art is the centerpiece of Orange Dot First Fridays. Galleries, studios, & arts venues feature installations, performances, & exhibitions from emerging artists to recall the neighborhood’s eclectic roots. WPB is defined and sustained by creative minds and eclectic small businesses. Orange Dot First Fridays showcases the artists and enterprises that give WPB its reputation.

Some of WPB’s most popular shops & designers will also host the retail experiences of the month, every month. At Orange Dot, people can find the latest styles, trunk shows from select fashion houses, recently unearthed vinyl, & curiosities from all ends of the earth. And because participating businesses are open late, attendees won’t even need to rush dinner and drinks.

Bars and restaurants are taking part, as well. WPB’s renowned culinary destinations will delight the senses with food & drink exclusive to Orange Dot. Fine cheeses, wines, & delicacies are presented alongside live music, guest chefs, and unparalleled neighborhood collaborations each month.

The WPB neighborhood is presenting a truly unique evening to Chicago on the first Friday of each month, every month, as only WPB can. Forget painting the town red – paint it Orange!

Below are a few examples of what’s going on at the June Orange Dot First Friday. For a complete listing of all 28 participants, including event details, visit http://www.wickerparkbucktown.com/neighborhood-events/orange-dot-first-fridays-in-wicker-park-bucktown

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Sassy City Chicks Chicago 7.27

May 24, 2014May 23, 2014Leave a comment

Sassy City Chicks Chicago

Shop HUGE sales on clothing, jewelry, accessories and more!

20-50% off with pampering services, cocktails and giveaways.

What: Sassy City Chicks Chicago – SHOP SIP SOCIALIZE & A DAY OF PAMPERING

When: Sunday, July 27th 12-5PM

Where: The Drake Hotel

Use promo code: MAY to score $5 tickets through the end of the month!

FREE dinner With CLMA Italian Bites Outside Belmont Red Line

May 13, 2014May 13, 2014Leave a comment

credit: http://www.frascapizzeria.com

WHAT: Central Lakeview Merchants Association will host Italian Bites during the month of May. Local Italian restaurants will provide Italian favorites from 5pm – 7pm outside the Wilton & Belmont EL stop (Belmont – Red, Purple, Brown Line) on May 15th, 22nd and 29th. CLMA reps will be handing out complimentary dinner that includes pasta, pizza, beef sandwiches and desserts.

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