DC & Johnny B on 97.9 The Loop Friday Morning

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Tune in to 97.9 The Loop during the 7:00 am hour Friday morning, as D.C. guest appears with morning radio personality Johnny B.

D.C. will provide his review of four new restaurants in Chicago, which include OTOM, C-House, Hub 51 and Ajasteak. Drop us a line after the show and let us know if you agree with his take on these new hot spots in the Windy City!

If you miss the morning show, check out DC's blog on eFete.net tomorrow for his take on Chicago's new restaurants.

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BYOF (Bring Your Own Food) at WineStyles

Thursday, July 24, 2008

I'm a huge fan of BYOB's in the city, and Chicago has a lot of them that I've discovered over the past few years. They usually have great food, a nice atmosphere and the price is definitely right. But recently I discovered a place that is BYOF (Bring Your Own Food), which I thought was a creative idea in allowing me to still enjoy a unique and intimate evening out without breaking the bank.
Trayce D opened a WineStyles franchise in the South Loop recently and hasn't looked back. Located at 1240 S. Michigan Ave, her goal for WineStyles is to be the neighborhood wine boutique store that carries exceptional wines from all over the world. Wine Styles wines are for drinking, not worshipping and are priced at $25 and under. They take the guesswork out of buying wine by categorizing wines by taste styles rather than grape or varietals. They make learning about wine easy and enjoyable. And, they have an excellent selection of gift items including gift baskets and wine accessories.

The South Loop WineStyles offers the following:
* Wine Club Membership

* Complimentary tastings on Thursdays, 6-8pm

* Online shopping option

* Fine Cigars

* Private parties and events

* Live music on select nights

* B.Y.O.F (Bring Your Own Food) as they serve wine by the glass, or you can open a bottle.

* Wine classes and special order most wines by the bottle or case within 24 hours

Besides being a neighborhood boutique wine store, WineStyles provides a comfort and cozy setting for friends to meet up and partake in libations together. Sara Kay, their on staff Sommelier, can help you select a nice bottle of wine for your special occasion. I particularly like the fact that I can bring my own food, buy a great bottle of wine and still have a few dollars left over for dessert!
Check out Trayce D and her South Loop WineStyles location at 1240 S. Michigan Ave or log onto www.winestyles.net.

Labels: bring your own food, byob, byof, dc crenshaw, fete, fete chicago, fete select, fete select tv, fine dining, wine store, wine styles

BMW Ultimate Driving BBQ & Fashion Show

THE ULTIMATE DRIVE- BBQ, PARTY
& FASHION SHOW (4pm)

BENEFITING SUSAN G. KOMEN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION

FREE FREE FREE FREE

HOSTED BY KENNY JOHNSON
SUNDAY, JULY 27TH, 2008
12 PM- 6:00PM

AT THE 63RD ST. BEACH HOUSE
63RD LAKE SHORE DRIVE/ SERENITY COURTYARD

CALL 1-877-4-A-DRIVE OR VISIT http://www.bmwusa.com/theultimatedrive To schedule your test drive.
Registration is still open, vehicles will be assigned on site.


Business owners or Corporations sign up today to be a vendor at the event
Email your contact info to tatiana@richmondgrouponline.com

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City Provisions Farm Dinner

City Provisions Farm Dinner
July 26th - Reserve Now!


SPACE IS LIMITED, CALL TODAY
Featuring Two Brothers Brewery, Dupage County and Faith'sFarm, Bonfield, Illinois

Saturday July 26, 2008
The day will begin at noon by meeting at City Provisions, where you will board a chartered bus, furnished with "educational props," as you learn about the Two Brothers' brewing process. They will also discuss their Process, Mission, and transition into their belief in supporting local farms.

Upon arrival at Faith's Farm, Kim Snyder will give a history of the farm, along with a tour of her sustainable wonderland. They will end the day with an educational dinner and beer pairings.

Dinner will feature Two Brothers beers - with history and descriptions by Jim Ebel - while the menu will celebrate different regions of BBQ throughout our country, utilizing the provisions from Faith's Farm - a pork-heavy tasting, mind you.

Artist, Melissa Monore, will be making plates and serving platters specifically for the event. You will have the option of purchasing her work at the end of the dinner.

This is an extremely casual event. In fact, you will be walking around on a farm, so prepare accordingly. You may want to bring bug spray, a hoodie, and a camera - along with a tremendous appetite.

The Farm Dinner includes round trip transportation from City Provisions to Faith's Farm, the farm tour, dinner with beer pairings, and other bonuses. Cost is $125 per person. Reservations are required as they are limited to the amount of seats on the bus. Cancellations within 72 hours of the event will be charged in full.

Beer will be donated by Two Brothers Brewery.

Reservations are being accepted today at 773.235.CITY (2489) or email at info(at) www.cityprovisions.com.

Join us for Chicago's Greatest Supper Club

Labels: catering, chicago, city provisions, dc crenshaw, farm food, fete, fete select, fete select tv, fine dining, fresh, organic

Koros Art & Style Boutique Reception

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Join Koros Art & Style women's boutique shop, as they host an opening reception for Martin Venit Photography.

Opening reception is Thursday July 17th, 2008 6 pm - 9 pm.

Koros is located at 1019 W. Lake St. Chicago, IL.
RSVP @ (312) 738-0155

Chicago Chocolate Tours

Check out Chicago native Valerie Beck's creation of Chicago Chocolate Tours. Choose one of our four routes in different neighborhoods - the Magnificent Mile, Gold Coast, Downtown Loop, or Andersonville - and experience six wonderful chocolate shops or bakeries on each route. Depending on the route, you'll experience chocolate shops from famous favorites to hidden treasures, and from big brands to small often women-owned chocolate boutiques.

You'll be escorted by a lively and knowledgeable tourguide on a fun and fascinating walking tour to a variety of chocolate shops, where you'll sample the specialties of the house and meet the chocolatier, owner, or manager, for a behind-the-scenes talk about what makes the chocolate unique.

You'll sample more chocolate than you can finish. From truffles to tortes to tasty cocoa beverages, experience it all!

The tour is $40 person and when you take a Chicago Chocolate Tour, you will help save the world. In addition Chicago Chocolate Tours donates a portion of proceeds to CARE ( www.care.org ), an international humanitarian organization that helps women around the world exit poverty through entrepreneurship.

Sign up at www.chicagochocolatetours.com

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Bastille Festival 2008..."Viva la France"

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Join us on Monday July 14th, 2008 6 pm - 9pm, as we celebrate Bastille Day and the summer menu of Brasserie Ruhlmann, a French Steak House.

Champagne and cocktails on their cafe and beautiful outdoor bar.

Passed Hors D'oeuvres
Gourmet Food Stations
Raw Bar
Dessert and Cheese Tastings
Champagne and Wine Tastings
Beer and Specialty Cocktails
Tickets $40 in advance
$50 at the door

To purchase tickets call 312.494.1900
or visit Brasserie Ruhlmann at 500 W. Superior Street
www.brasserieruhlmannch.com

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Richard Roeper's New Book DEBUNKED!

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

I attended a book release party last week at Otom for Chicago Sun-Times Columunist and co-host of "At the Movies",Richard Roeper. His new book DEBUNKED! Conspiracy Theories, Urban Legends, And Evil Plots of the 21st Century is a breezy but fact-filled dissection of more than two dozen of the most popular urban legends and conspiracy theories of the 21st century. How many people do we know that always has some sort of out of whack and illogical theory about the most recent events that have happened, whether tragic or triumphant. To some folks, there is always a cover up or secret being with held from the public that makes the event questionable and unbelievable. From conspiracy theories such as the melt down of the WTC during 9/11 to man landing on the moon, and Barack Obama's Muslim secret, Roeper "Debunks!" illogical suggestions and sets the record straight.

It's also very easy for such conspiracy theories to make it's way around cyberspace and plant a seed of doubt based on unproven facts. If you're on a million email lists like I am, then you've received countless videos and articles about such things; Mostly from that one friend who is the lead conspiracy theorists. Most of the time they're very entertaining and interesting to watch and read, but for those that more easily influenced they're real. Check out what Richard has to say about "The Secret", Princess Di, grilled cheese, and American Idol, and compare your theories with those that are out there.

Labels: book release, book signing, conspiracy theories, D.C. Crenshaw, Debunked, efete.net, fete, Otom, Richard Roeper