March 17th, 2008
March 15th, 2008
Hereschicago.com attended the Grand Unveiling of Hotel Sax $25 million renovation would pack a big enough wallop to leave anyone seeing stars. We are invited to attend both Thursday and Friday night, but, we opted for Thursday night. We are glad we did. When we arrived, it didn’t seem like another “hotel” opening. In fact, it didn’t seems like we were at a hotel! The lobby bar is the perfect balance between “hip” and “meeting friendly”. The 4th floor meeting space felt like you were in one of the most modern and unique meeting spaces and definately not a normal “hotel” meeting room. “I could see the 4th floor as the perfect wedding venue as well” says Jim Grillo, CMP of Hereschicago.com.
“This is not just your regular “hotel renovation”, it’s a hotel innovation!” says Grillo. Fresh off a complete overhaul which began in January 2007, the lavish hotel boasts a sleeker, more luxurious hotel, equipped with the latest technologies accommodation has to offer, including: a sixth floor technology lounge with tech butler and areas with the latest state of the art technologies and personal gaming consuls – from Xbox to Guitar Hero.
Guests included Gilda’s board, Chicago VIPs, local politicians and industry heavyweights.
“Leveraging the latest in music technology, Jazz pianist Jon Davis performed a ‘remote’ piano performance at Hotel Sax Chicago from New York’s Carlton on Madison Avenue.
The simulcast performance was transmitted via the Internet to a signed limited edition Elton John Signature Series Red Piano (valued at $80,000) by Yamaha. The rare piano mimiced his every keystroke live on the fourth floor of the hotel. The piano was up for silent auction at the end of the night. A simulcast such as this has never been performed in the United States. This event was a sensory explosion! If you were ever looking for a “wow” factor, you got it at Hotel Sax. “The Sax was a Chicago Bash!”
Another entertainment highlight was Peque – a virtual drummer/DJ/VJ flown in from Madrid to perform an aural & visual sensation with his MIDI suit, which creates sounds, music and video merely by his various motions. The United States has never seen an entertainer of this nature until this event.
Proceeds from the event will benefit Gilda’s Club Chicago, a local organization offering free support to cancer patients and their families.
This is certainly competition to “The Donald”!
For a complete list of Chicago Hotels for Meetings and Conferences, visit Hereschicago.com, Chicago’s Meetings Directory.
March 14th, 2008
Alpana Singh (born 1976) is a sommelier and local television personality in Chicago. She was born and raised in Monterey, California.
Singh passed the Court of Master Sommeliers’ advanced certification test at age 21. In 2003, she passed the final exam to become the youngest person ever to achieve the rank of Master Sommelier. (The master sommelier exam has an approximate 3% pass rate.)
Beginning at age 23, she served as sommelier at Chicago’s Everest. She is currently Director of Wine and Spirits for Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, a large Chicago-based chain of restaurants.
Singh has become especially well-known for hosting the local restaurant review show, Check, Please! Alpana Singh is also the author of the book Alpana Pours: About Being a Woman, Loving Wine, and Having Great Relationships.
PRESS PLAY and listen to the interview with Alpana Singh
If you are looking to book a group (corporate, business, social) in any Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, contact: Lettuce Planet
For a list of Chicago Restaurants for your next business lunch, meeting, reception or private event, visit Hereschicago.com, Chicago’s Online Resource Directory for Meeting and Special Event Planners seeking only the best in Chicago.
March 12th, 2008
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March 12th, 2008
Bushmills, Bailey’s and Guinness held their “Best of the Irish” exclusive VIP event at Soldier Field for the “kick off” of St. Patrick’s 2008. This St. Pat’s is special because it marks Bushmill’s 400th year of Whiskey making heritage. Guest appearances were made by Bushmills Master Distiller Colum Egan & Guinness Master Brewer, Fergal Murray. The event was held at the Cadillac Club, Soldier Field.
(L-R) Fergal Murray, Guiness Brewmaster and Jim Grillo, CMP, Hereschicago.com
Buhsmills Master Distiller Colum Egan holding a special toast to all attendees on the 50 yard line of Soldier Field with the bagpipers.
Guiness Master Brewer, Fergal Murray gave a one on one session to us on how to pour the perfect Guiness!
March 12th, 2008
(L-R) Barry Conne, KCF Investments, Jim Grillo, CMP, Hereschicago.com, Vincent Incopero, Great Lakes Investment Company
If you’ve noticed more traffic on Butterfield Road lately, there’s a reason to blame: the gaper’s delay from all the new restaurants opening their doors between Yorktown and Oakbrook
Center malls. An increasing number of upscale eateries have opened their doors - including many well-known downtown eateries that are making their first entry into the suburbs.
The Grotto (formerly Grotto on State in Chicago), opened its doors this week with 1,000 people invited to its Grand Opening. This place is ubelievable and is certain to redirect are nightlife and restaurant business to their doorstep especially because of its massive outdoor pation during the summer. The Grotto also has meeting and event space which should guide some meetings business during the week and weddings on the weekend.
Jim Grillo, CMP, Hereschicago.com, Bobby Hitz, Boxing Promoter, Chicago T.V. personality and his friends
Steve Amato, Allen Brothers Steaks and wife
Here are the latest arrivals in Lombard!
The Grotto, The Shops on Butterfield, Lucky Strike Lanes , Capital Grille , Claim Jumper , Famous Dave’s Rock Bottom, Claim Jumper, Brio Tuscan Grille, RA Sushi, Adobo Grill, Flat Top Grill, Boudin SF D.O.C. Wine Bar, Emilio’s, Madrid, Harry Caray’s, Holy Mackerel, McCormich & Schmick’s Go Roma Italian Kitchen, Kona Grill
So, if you are seeking a meeting venue in the Western Suburbs, a wedding location, a place for business lunches or conference locations, Chicago has definitely migrated to the Western suburbs in a big way! For a complete list of Chicago area restaurants for meetings, weddings and events, visit Hereschicago.com.
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