Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Gilt Bar: 3 Stars!
230 W Kinzie St (at Franklin)
Chicago, IL 60610
312-464-9544
This new River North restaurant and bar features a 100-year-old brass-topped bar, mismatched reclaimed wood tables, cushy sofas, classic cocktails and a relatively low cost menu. I highly recommend the Death's Door Daisy, a Wisconsin based vodka martini.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-464-9544
This new River North restaurant and bar features a 100-year-old brass-topped bar, mismatched reclaimed wood tables, cushy sofas, classic cocktails and a relatively low cost menu. I highly recommend the Death's Door Daisy, a Wisconsin based vodka martini.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Chicago Restaurant Week Extended
Through this Sunday 45 of the 165 participating restaurants participating in Chicago's 3rd annual restaurant week are extending their participation, and will continue to offer three-course lunches for $22 and/or three-course dinners for $32.
It is expected that the number of restaurants extending their participation will increase. I recently dined at The Palm (4 Stars!) and C View (3 Stars!) and the deals were fantastic!
Some restaurants have extended their deals through March 4. Some will feature the deals through March 6 or 7. And a few will offer their Restaurant Week menus through March 31.
So for those of you who missed to date, you still have a chance. You can go to opentable.com, which should have a list of participants that are extending their $22 and $32 menus, and for how long. Bon Appetit!
It is expected that the number of restaurants extending their participation will increase. I recently dined at The Palm (4 Stars!) and C View (3 Stars!) and the deals were fantastic!
Some restaurants have extended their deals through March 4. Some will feature the deals through March 6 or 7. And a few will offer their Restaurant Week menus through March 31.
So for those of you who missed to date, you still have a chance. You can go to opentable.com, which should have a list of participants that are extending their $22 and $32 menus, and for how long. Bon Appetit!
Friday, January 29, 2010
January Favorite Eats n Drinks - Chicago
Otom Restaurant: 4 Stars!
http://www.otomrestaurant.com/
$5 Martini Mondays
Get the burger, super yummy - fried green tomatoes, pancetta, fontina, beet chips -$13
Wings were good too - black wings - black vinegar, soy sauce, togarashi ranch - $9
Ruth's Chris: 4.5 Stars
http://www.ruthschris.com/Steak-House/7734/Chicago
Winter Special: 3 courses from $39.99
Four Seasons Hotel Lounge: 5 Stars!
http://www.fourseasons.com/chicagofs/dining/seasons_lounge_and_conservatory.html
Must try the Fireside Martini and the smoked salmon and caviar flatbreads. Absolutely delicious.
http://www.otomrestaurant.com/
$5 Martini Mondays
Get the burger, super yummy - fried green tomatoes, pancetta, fontina, beet chips -$13
Wings were good too - black wings - black vinegar, soy sauce, togarashi ranch - $9
Ruth's Chris: 4.5 Stars
http://www.ruthschris.com/Steak-House/7734/Chicago
Winter Special: 3 courses from $39.99
Four Seasons Hotel Lounge: 5 Stars!
http://www.fourseasons.com/chicagofs/dining/seasons_lounge_and_conservatory.html
Must try the Fireside Martini and the smoked salmon and caviar flatbreads. Absolutely delicious.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Chicago Entertainment and Related Services Search
Event planning company is looking to secure the following from A to Z.
Javi Productions is looking to secure the following services and entertainment for upcoming corporate events in 2010 throughout the Chicago area
Please e-mail your Website, MySpace, and Press Kit (bio, picture, mp3) or Resume to: JAVIHEAVYTALENT@AOL.COM
Acrobats actors, athletes, audio / visual companies
Belly dancers, bartenders, bands, blackjack dealers, balloon artists, basket weavers
Clowns, costume rentals, caterers, character actors, cheerleaders, cigar rollers, cake designers, cirque acts, comedians, classical musicians, carolers,
Dancers, DJs, decorators, decor rentals, domino play instructors
Entertainment of all types and genres, event coordinators
Florist, fire dancers, furniture rentals
Geisha girls, guitar players
Hat makers, heating and cooling services
Ice sculptors, impersonators, image consultants
Junkenoo Bands, jugglers, jazz bands,
Kids characters, kids entertainment
Lighting companies, Latin band's, limousine services, linen rentals, look-alikes
Models, master of ceremonies, make up artists, musicians, magicians
National recording artists, native American acts
Oldies bands, original performance artists, one-man bands , opera singers
Production assistants, photographer's, party rentals
Quality musicians, quartets
Radio personalities, rock bands
Singers, specialty acts, sound companies, set designers, street teams, staging companies, sports commentators, string quartet,security
Table and chair rentals, tent rentals, track acts
Unique entertainers,
Vocalists (all styles), videographers, video production, violinist
Wedding planners, wedding invitations, wedding gowns
Xtreme athletes, extras
PAY VARIES PER EVENT
Javi Productions is looking to secure the following services and entertainment for upcoming corporate events in 2010 throughout the Chicago area
Please e-mail your Website, MySpace, and Press Kit (bio, picture, mp3) or Resume to: JAVIHEAVYTALENT@AOL.COM
Acrobats actors, athletes, audio / visual companies
Belly dancers, bartenders, bands, blackjack dealers, balloon artists, basket weavers
Clowns, costume rentals, caterers, character actors, cheerleaders, cigar rollers, cake designers, cirque acts, comedians, classical musicians, carolers,
Dancers, DJs, decorators, decor rentals, domino play instructors
Entertainment of all types and genres, event coordinators
Florist, fire dancers, furniture rentals
Geisha girls, guitar players
Hat makers, heating and cooling services
Ice sculptors, impersonators, image consultants
Junkenoo Bands, jugglers, jazz bands,
Kids characters, kids entertainment
Lighting companies, Latin band's, limousine services, linen rentals, look-alikes
Models, master of ceremonies, make up artists, musicians, magicians
National recording artists, native American acts
Oldies bands, original performance artists, one-man bands , opera singers
Production assistants, photographer's, party rentals
Quality musicians, quartets
Radio personalities, rock bands
Singers, specialty acts, sound companies, set designers, street teams, staging companies, sports commentators, string quartet,security
Table and chair rentals, tent rentals, track acts
Unique entertainers,
Vocalists (all styles), videographers, video production, violinist
Wedding planners, wedding invitations, wedding gowns
Xtreme athletes, extras
PAY VARIES PER EVENT
Friday, January 1, 2010
The Lost Symbol: 5 Stars!
Read Dan Brown's "The Lost Symbol." This time Robert Langdom finds himself on a life saving quest in Washington D.C. He alone can save the day because of this knowledge of Freemason history and symbology. Fascinating, fast paced, thought provoking, and well researched like his previous books.
Loved it. 5 Stars!
Loved it. 5 Stars!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Sylvia's Soul Food Uptown NYC: 2 Stars!
Nostalgia can be overrated. Sylvia's Uptown NYC. Don't Go 2 Stars!
Food was not good. The pork chops were tough. The fried shrimp, though fresh and properly battered, were super salty. The ribs were all fat no meat. The side salads were tasty, but that is because it's salad and they are not even listed on the menu. The fried chicken livers were also an exception, lightly battered and tender.
The service was good. All of the staff were smiling, courteous, and polite. We had small children at the table and our server was very conscious of placing things away from their reach.
I appreciate the people, but not the dining experience and will not return.
Neonu
www.neonujewell.com
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Sarabeth's NYC. 4 Stars!
In Manhattan and looking for a nice, moderately priced brunch. Try Sarabeth's at Central Park next to The Plaza Hotel (Sarabeth's has multiple locations in the city). I ate there today (As l always do when in the city) and enjoyed watching the horse drawn carriages as I sipped Mimosas.
My table had French toast, pancakes, omelets, cheese blintzes, and eggs benedict. All plates were clear. The applewood smoked bacon is a must side order. Expect a short wait for a table, but who cares just focus on the great view and NYC people watching.
Best regards,
Neonu
www.neonujewell.com
Radio City Christmas Spectacular. 4 Stars!
At the Rockette's Christmas show at Radio City Music Hall. Quietly it's hot! The Rockette's were formed in 1932 by Roxy Rockefeller as precision dancers called the Roxyette's. They are literally still kicking today! Parents take your kids next Christmas. 4 Stars!
Best regards,
Best regards,
Neonu
www.neonujewell.com
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