lizseymour
02-17-2009, 12:08 PM
Million Dollar Quartet: Save $5 on tickets to the rock ‘n’ roll musical, Million Dollar Quartet (http://www.apollochicago.com/home/index.php), compliments of Concierge Preferred. The show takes you back to December 4, 1956, when an auspicious twist of fate brought together Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley. The place was Sun Records’ storefront studio in Memphis. The man who made it happen was the “Father of Rock-n-Roll,” Sam Phillips, who discovered them all. The four legends-to-be united for the only time in their careers for an impromptu recording session that embodied the birth of rock ‘n’ roll and has come to be known as one of the greatest rock jam sessions of all time. To take advantage of the discount, call 773-935-6100 and use the code GUEST. Offer good for Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evening performances now through March 15, 2009 (the show has been extended by popular demand and is now showing through April 12). Subject to availability. Not valid on previously purchased tickets or with any other discount or promotional offer.
Eat It Up: Friday, Feb. 20 kicks off the second annual Chicago Restaurant Week (http://www.eatitupchicago.com). For one week, more than 130 participating restaurants offer three-course, prix-fixe lunches for $22 and $32 for dinner, excluding beverages, tax and gratuity. The program encourages not only visitors, but Chicagoans as well to experience what The Wall Street Journal recently termed “America’s top eating city.” Diners may select restaurants by cuisine or neighborhood. If you can’t decide which restaurant to dine at, ask the Chef for his recommendation online. Visitors to the site can also sign up for email alerts and enter for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to any one of the participating restaurants valid through the end of 2009 (but not during Chicago Restaurant Week). A list of participating restaurants and online reservations are available on the website.
National Margarita Day: This could become the nation’s new favorite holiday. Zocalo (http://www.zocalochicago.com) has declared Friday, Feb. 20 through Sunday, Feb. 22 the designated weekend to celebrate National Margarita Day (technically February 22). To mark the occasion, Zocalo will feature special margaritas, from flavored flights to unique recipes for three full days. The Margarita Menu includes: Tropical Margarita Flight (Prickly Pear, passion-mango, guava $12); 1942 Margarita (Don Julio 1942, agave nectar, lime juice $20); Black Cherry Margarita (Don Julio Blanco, black cherry, lime juice $8); Tropical Margaritas (Don Julio Blanco Tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice with choice of: blood orange, prickly pear, guava, passion-mango or raspberry and a salt rim $9); Partida Organic Margarita (Partida Reposado Tequila, fresh lime juice, and 100% organic agave nectar $12); Don Julio Pomegranate Margarita (Don Julio Reposado Tequila, Cointreau Liqueur, fresh-squeezed lime juice and pomegranate and mango nectar $12); Strawberry-Jalapeño Margarita (Agave Loco Pepper Cured Reposado Tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice and fresh strawberries and a sugar rim $10); Guava Margarita (Authentically Brasilian Cabana Cachaça, fresh lime juice and guava nectar $10).
Green City Market: Even the meat-and-potatoes set will want to check out the Green City Market (http://chicagogreencitymarket.org/) this month (every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., through April 18). That’s because this month’s theme is just that: Meat and Potatoes. Aiming to operate year-round, the Green City Market sets up indoors with about 20 vendors and features monthly changing themes and tasting events with local chefs at 10:30 a.m. each market (RSVP required for tastings only: admin@chicagogreencitymarket.org). Shop for artisanal cheeses, meats, microgreens, apples, dried fruit, root vegetables, baked goods, fresh pasta and more. Admission is free.
Swingin’ at Sully’s: Kick the weekend off at Sullivan’s (http://www.sullivansteakhouse.com/). Every Thursday you’ll find $5 specialty martinis all day, $5 white wine and sparkling wine features all day, half priced cigar selections, half priced bar menu entrees, and live music courtesy of the Jumpin’ Jazz Trio. The selection for the $5 white wine and Champagne features: Chandon Brut NV; Domain Carneros by Taittinger 2003; Haywood sauvignon blanc 2003; Santa Rita chardonnay 2003; and Due Torri pinot grigio 2004. Half priced cigars include: Arturo Fuente, Chateau Fuente (Reg. $10); Cao, Golden Honey (Reg. $6); Cojimar, Vanilla (Reg. $6); Onyx Reserve Maduro (Reg. $14); and Romeo y Julieta, Rothschild (Reg. $12)
Eat It Up: Friday, Feb. 20 kicks off the second annual Chicago Restaurant Week (http://www.eatitupchicago.com). For one week, more than 130 participating restaurants offer three-course, prix-fixe lunches for $22 and $32 for dinner, excluding beverages, tax and gratuity. The program encourages not only visitors, but Chicagoans as well to experience what The Wall Street Journal recently termed “America’s top eating city.” Diners may select restaurants by cuisine or neighborhood. If you can’t decide which restaurant to dine at, ask the Chef for his recommendation online. Visitors to the site can also sign up for email alerts and enter for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to any one of the participating restaurants valid through the end of 2009 (but not during Chicago Restaurant Week). A list of participating restaurants and online reservations are available on the website.
National Margarita Day: This could become the nation’s new favorite holiday. Zocalo (http://www.zocalochicago.com) has declared Friday, Feb. 20 through Sunday, Feb. 22 the designated weekend to celebrate National Margarita Day (technically February 22). To mark the occasion, Zocalo will feature special margaritas, from flavored flights to unique recipes for three full days. The Margarita Menu includes: Tropical Margarita Flight (Prickly Pear, passion-mango, guava $12); 1942 Margarita (Don Julio 1942, agave nectar, lime juice $20); Black Cherry Margarita (Don Julio Blanco, black cherry, lime juice $8); Tropical Margaritas (Don Julio Blanco Tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice with choice of: blood orange, prickly pear, guava, passion-mango or raspberry and a salt rim $9); Partida Organic Margarita (Partida Reposado Tequila, fresh lime juice, and 100% organic agave nectar $12); Don Julio Pomegranate Margarita (Don Julio Reposado Tequila, Cointreau Liqueur, fresh-squeezed lime juice and pomegranate and mango nectar $12); Strawberry-Jalapeño Margarita (Agave Loco Pepper Cured Reposado Tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice and fresh strawberries and a sugar rim $10); Guava Margarita (Authentically Brasilian Cabana Cachaça, fresh lime juice and guava nectar $10).
Green City Market: Even the meat-and-potatoes set will want to check out the Green City Market (http://chicagogreencitymarket.org/) this month (every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., through April 18). That’s because this month’s theme is just that: Meat and Potatoes. Aiming to operate year-round, the Green City Market sets up indoors with about 20 vendors and features monthly changing themes and tasting events with local chefs at 10:30 a.m. each market (RSVP required for tastings only: admin@chicagogreencitymarket.org). Shop for artisanal cheeses, meats, microgreens, apples, dried fruit, root vegetables, baked goods, fresh pasta and more. Admission is free.
Swingin’ at Sully’s: Kick the weekend off at Sullivan’s (http://www.sullivansteakhouse.com/). Every Thursday you’ll find $5 specialty martinis all day, $5 white wine and sparkling wine features all day, half priced cigar selections, half priced bar menu entrees, and live music courtesy of the Jumpin’ Jazz Trio. The selection for the $5 white wine and Champagne features: Chandon Brut NV; Domain Carneros by Taittinger 2003; Haywood sauvignon blanc 2003; Santa Rita chardonnay 2003; and Due Torri pinot grigio 2004. Half priced cigars include: Arturo Fuente, Chateau Fuente (Reg. $10); Cao, Golden Honey (Reg. $6); Cojimar, Vanilla (Reg. $6); Onyx Reserve Maduro (Reg. $14); and Romeo y Julieta, Rothschild (Reg. $12)