Category Archives: Restaurants and Dining
Big Gay Brunch Club Chicago at Taverna750 Jan 15
BGBC dives into the New Year
@ Taverna750 JAN 15th!
Taverna750 is Boystown’s newest chic hipster hotspot — that IS NOT overpriced, as one might expect for a cool spot with awesome food and drinks.
Taverna 750 is the best of old school Italian with a contemporary flair.
Proprietor Paul D. Cannella is bringing back his Grandfather Paul J.
Loverde’s and Uncle Chuckie Abruzzini’s classic Italian recipes from his
restaurant on Grand Avenue in the 50’s.
Jan. 15th – Join BGBC from 11-1
$25 (CASH ONLY)
inclusive of tax and gratuity or pizza or entree –
plus soda, tea and coffee in addition to the unlimited mimosas and adult chocolate milk.
LOTS of food choices to pick from!
BANANA CRESPELLE (crepe)
Caramelized banana, chocolate, sweet ricotta and maple balsamic anglaise
BERRY CRESPELLE (crepe)
Balsamic soaked mixed berries, sweet ricotta and grapefruit anglaise
PINWHEEL
Egg rolled with, Italian sausage, spinach, balsamic red peppers, asiago cheese and basil cream sauce
STUFFED TOMATOES
Warm lump seafood salad, wilted spinach and poached egg
SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE FRITATA
Asiago cheese, seared basil and parmesan polenta cake and red pepper coulis, candied bacon
Pizzas, Pannins and More to choose from!
1:00 the party will move over to Scarlett, 3320 North Halsted Street
with some champagne, music, dancing and more!
RSVP on FACEBOOK
Taverna 750, the latest ZAGAT rated hotspot in Chicago’s East Lakeview / Boystown!
BestGayChicago.com is a proud sponsor of BGBC!
Christmas Day and New Years Eve at Kit Kat Lounge
Looking for something to
do Christmas Day?
or Christmas evening??
Look no further!
Christmas Day Jingle Bell Brunch!
With live entertainment by Madam X.
At KIT KAT LOUNGE.
With half-price Martinis!
Then Christmas Evening, get 50% off your entire bill – if you bring a canned good donation
for VITAL BRIDGES.
5:30pm-2am
NEW YEARS EVE Kit Kat will offer 2 seatings at 7pm and 10pm
Four course dinner , Traci Ross and more! Get your reservations now!
PH 773.525.1111
KIT KAT
3700 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL
El Mariachi Chicago Celebrates New Years Eve and New Years Day
Our FAVORITE Mexican restaurant,
El Mariachi Tequila Bar,
3906 N. Broadway,
is celebrating with New Years Eve
& New Years Day Specials!
New Years Eve –
enjoy a fabulous 3 course prix-fixe dinner
The menu will include a glass if champagne, soup or
salad, a choice of entree (Surf&Turf, Chicken, or their famous Tilapia) and a dessert. $29.99
(regular menu will also be available)
There will be 3 seatings on New Years Eve:
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Reservations are recomended (773) 549-2932
NEW YEARS DAY –
$20 FREE FLOWING MIMOSA BRUNCH NEW YEARS DAY SUNDAY 11:00A.M. TO 3:00P.M.
Big Gay Brunch Club Chicago does Anna Maria Dec. 11
BIG GAY BRUNCH CLUB (BGBC)
is off to Italy in Chicago for December!
Sunday, December 11, 2011
12:00pm until 2:00pm
4400 N. Clark Street @ Montrose
$35 cash at the door includes –
3 courses – plus unlimited mimosas, bloody marys, soft drinks, coffee, tea.
Course 1 – choice of small Caesar salad – or Orange Salad, with cranberries & walnuts
Course 2 – choice of
Italian Frittata w/ mushroom and asparagus
Cheese Tortellini Carbonara – w/ prosciutto, peas, eggs, cream sauce
Egg Plant Parmigiana w/ marinara sauce and fresh mozzarella
Traditional sausage & peppers & potatoes
Course 3 – a sampling of their famous Tiramisu!
(They are famous for their Tiramisu!)
Just a few blocks from Boystown and Andersonville, is Anna Marie Pasteria–
a little hidden gem with great Italian food and consistently voted best
tiramisu in the city of Chicago! Service is always great and the food
is always great in this quaint little spot ran by 2 sisters. No fancy avante garde food here – just traditional old world recipes.
RSVP on Facebook!
Big Gay Brunch Club Chicago does Cocktail Nov. 13
BIG GAY BRUNCH CLUB Chicago
takes over Cocktail and the Gardens
Our
favorite after brunch place is hosting us for November’s Brunch!
If
you didn’t know, Cocktail is one of the most
inviting playful bars & restaurants in Lakeview, appealing to a
broad-based clientele that is short on attitude and long on fun.
And
we all know that BGBC is LONG ON FUN!
So, it’s a perfect match. Of
course, you are invited to hang out afterwards for $1 Well-Drinks, $2
Mimosas, $2 PBR 16oz cans or $12 Cocktail Infused Vodka Carafes. The
following buffet style menu will be served with the usual bottomless
mimosas and bloody Mary’s, for just $30, including tax & tip.
Scrambled Eggs
Sausage
Bacon
Waffle Station (w/ assorted toppings)
Home style Potatoes
Eggs Benedict
Mixed Fruit
Make sure that you bring cash and your dancing shoes for another guaranteed fun time with BGBC.
Let My Private Chef Help You with your Holiday Party
Getting ready for holiday entertaining? Chef Tong will prepare: Crab, Coconut and Coriander Soup; Maple Soy glazed Salmon and Edamame. Watch Chef Chris prepare these wonderful recipes. There will be time for questions and answers about shopping, ingredients and preparation and then share in tasting the delicious results! For more information about this free Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture Store event, contact James Bordoshuk at 630.974.4377. NOVEMBER, 29, 2011 The popular appearances of Chef Christopher Tong of the upscale private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef, continue with some wonderful menu ideas emphasizing healthy eating so essential for Gilda’s Club members and their families. People living with cancer know that healthy eating is important for the body and the spirit. The meals in this cooking series are designed to inspire people living with cancer to eat well, serve beautiful food and stay healthy. For more information about this event, contact Gildaʼs Club Chicago at 312.464.9900 or visit Gildasclubchicago.org
Looking for some new cooking ideas for fall?
Let My Private Chef Help!
My Private Chef is enjoying popularity as one of Chicago’s favorite private gourmet dining services.
Need help during the holidays with your holiday cooking? Impress your friends with a dinner spread by Chef Tong and My Private Chef!
Trained in European-style fine cuisine, Chef Tong established his reputation at fine restaurants and hotels in Florida, California, and Chicago. Now he has adapted his impressive skills to the world of private entertaining. My Private Chef offers enticing cuisine for a wide range of events, from intimate dinners to weddings to corporate parties.
This month, Join Chef Tong
at Bloomingdale’s Home and Furniture Store
in Oakbrook, IL and Gilda’s Club Chicago
NOVEMBER 5, 2011
MY PRIVATE CHEF SHARES SOME DELICIOUS RECIPES FOR FALL ENTERTAINING AT BLOOMINGDALE’S HOME & FURNITURE STORE IN OAKBROOK CENTER
I know you will certainly enjoy attending the cooking demonstration by Chef Christopher Tong. He has been invited back to present some delicious recipes perfect for Fall entertaining. He will conduct the cooking demonstration on Saturday, November 5 at 1pm at the Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture Store in Oakbrook Center. 4 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL, Demo Kitchen on the 2nd Floor.
JOIN CHEF TONG FOR A HEALTHY MENU AT GILDA’S CLUB CHICAGO
Mark your calendar for this fun and infirmative event. This healthy cooking demonstration is on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 6pm at Gilda’s Club Chicago. The club is located at 537 North Wells Street, Chicago.
Gilda’s Club provides a place where men, women and children with cancer, and families and friends, join with others to build social and emotional support
in addition to medical care. Gilda’s Club is named in honor of the late comedian Gilda Radner.
My Private Chef has been a strong supporter of Gilda’s Club by providing this series of cooking demonstrations and conversations with Chef Tong.
For more information about My Private Chef, contact Event Services at 773.981.8131
or visit our web site: Myprivatechef.net
Annual World of Chocolate benefit Returns Dec. 1
Chocolate lovers can satisfy their sweet tooth and commemorate World AIDS Day at World of Chocolate, AIDS Foundation of Chicago’s (AFC) 10th annual winter soiree to be held on Dec. 1 at the Hilton Chicago.
At the one-of-a-kind event, guests are invited to indulge on sweet and savory morsels from more than 30 of Chicago’s finest chocolatiers, restaurants and caterers, while raising funds for the fight against HIV/AIDS.
This annual holiday fundraising event, is
The most anticipated holiday event of the year!
Thursday, December 1 – VIP Reception, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.; General Admission, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Hilton Chicago – 720 S. Michigan Avenue – International Ballroom –
Cocktail Attire/Business Casual
Ticket Information
Tickets range from $100 to $1,500. Click here for ticket details and pricing.
Guests will also enjoy a light buffet, specialty cocktails, a raffle with lavish prizes and music.
AND CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE AND MORE CHOCOLATE!
Tickets purchased on or before Nov. 11 will be mailed;
all other tickets will be held at will-call at the event.
For tickets and more information, please visit A World of Chocolate online at Aidschicago.org/chocolate.
Chocolatiers…
You’ll sample unique chocolate savories and sweets created by chefs and chocolatiers from Chicago’s finest, including:
Argo Tea
Blommer Chocolate Store
Canady de Chocolatier
Confection Diva
Das Foods LLC
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
The Hearty Boys
Hilton Chicago
Illinois Nut & Candy
Just Like U Like It Catering
Kay’s Candies
Kendall College School of Culinary Arts
La Parisianne du Chocolat Company
La Taberna Tapas
Macy’s Culinary Council
Palmer House Hilton
The Peninsula Chicago
Renee’s Raw Chocolate
Sixteen at Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
Sterling Tea
Terry’s Toffee
University Club Chicago
Wow Bao–Hot Asian buns
To mark the 30th year of the AIDS epidemic, a memorial wall will provide guests with the opportunity to honor and support loved ones diagnosed with the disease.
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$20 Champagne Brunch at El Mariachi Tequila Bar and Restaurant
BRUNCH at El Mariachi just got even better! This week they introduce the $20 Champagne Brunch with free flowing Mimosas.
Saturdays & Sundays are great for brunch at EL Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill. Their superb Champagne Mimosa Brunch has an extensive Brunch menu which includes chilaquiles, skillets, omelettes, tortas and lots of Mexican favorites. The food here is always EXCELLENT!
All Breakfast items are made to order and freshly prepared.
Adrian, one of the two brothers who helps run the restaurant has been working with his father since the age of 11! He prides himself on quality management. “We pride ourselves on selecting quality ingredients and not skimping to save a few pennies, like some restaurants might do. Everything is fresh and made to order. “
If you love guacamole, you have to get it here and they make it to order tableside. It’s ALWAYS good. Never thinned down like some restaurants will blend in sour cream. Just fresh, pure, quality ingredients. Just recently a new chef came onboard and suggested they add just a few drops of avocado oil to the guacamole which gives it a nice smooth texture and finish.
The $20 Champagne Brunch is offered Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.
EL Mariachi’s custom roasted coffee and an entree from our brunch menu are included. And unlimited Mimosas.
El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill’s is simply perfect for any occasion. It’s the perfect setting for big get togethers or a casual afternoon between friends!
El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill 3906 N Broadway Ph. 773.549.2932
My Private Chef at Chicago Botanical Garden for Food Network Hawaiian Food Oct 2
Chef Tong, from My Private Chef, Prepares Chef Tong’s cooking demonstration will take place on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, Illinois. Chef Tong will prepare Hawai‘i-style Chicken Curry with carmelized Apples, Pears and Bananas; served with Coconut rice. People who are casual cooks or lovers of gourmet food get to ask questions and come away with a fabulous recipe that you can try at home. Chef will give tips on preparation and serving. And, everyone gets to have a taste. The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority will be demonstrating lei making with fresh flowers and will provide coffee, tea, cacao and macadamia nut samples. Come join the fun! Admission to the Chicago Botanic Garden and Garden Chef Series is free. Parking is $20.00. For more information about this Garden Chef Series event, call 847.835.5440 or visit Chicagobotanic.org. My Private Chef is enjoying popularity as one of Chicago’s favorite private gourmet dining services. Trained in European-style fine cuisine, Chef Tong established his reputation at fine restaurants and hotels in Florida, California, and Chicago. Now he has adapted his impressive skills to the world of private entertaining. My Private Chef offers enticing cuisine for a wide range of events, from intimate dinners to weddings to corporate parties. For more information about My Private Chef, contact Event Services
a Hawaiian-Themed Dish during
Food Network Magazine FREE Weekend
at Chicago Botanic Garden.
Put on your grass skirt and Hawaiian shirt for delicious tropical food! You will learn how to prepare a Hawaiian-themed dish by Chef Christopher Tong during the
Food Network Magazine and Hawaiian Islands weekend at Chicago Botanic Garden’s popular annual Garden Chef Series.
at 773.981.8131 or visit them online: Myprivatechef.net
Big Gay Brunch Club Chicago Goes to ROY’S Sept. 18th
1st Course is a Variety of Mini Muffins With a Passion Fruit Whipped Butter
BIG GAY BRUNCH CLUB Chicago goes Hawaiian this month @ Roy’s, Sunday September 18th.
Nowhere else will you find a culinary experience quite like the flavors, textures and colors found in Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine. Combining the freshest local ingredients with European sauces and bold Asian spices, each creation leaves you with the feeling that you’ve just found paradise.
Roy’s restaurants feature the finest seafood, with a focus on delicacies from the oceans surrounding Hawaii. Tonight you may find Ono, Opakapaka and Onaga in addition to an array of hand-cut meats, sushi and fresh shellfish—not to mention an award-winning wine list that was designed to perfectly enhance every meal.
BRUNCH is a special treat at Roy’s! The Brunch season is technically over at Roy’s but they are hosting this special BGBC Brunch just for us! Normally, BGBC says, THE MORE THE MERRIER! But for this special brunch, it is being capped at 60 people.
$36 includes food, beverages, tax and gratuity.
Main Course, you can choose from ….
Hawaiian Sweetbread French Toast w/ Candied Pecans, Blackberry Coulis
Banana Macadamia Nut Pancakes w/ Maple Syrup
Maui Wowie Salad w/ Avocado, Lemongrass Poached Shrimp, Caper Lime Vinaigrette
Hawaiian Omelet w/ Portuguese Sausage, Scallions, Tomatoes, Peppers, American cheese
Egg White Omelet w/ Scallions, Shiitake Mushrooms, Sprouts, Peppers, Bok Choy
Unlimited P.O.G. mimosas, O.J. mimosas or Bloody Marys
Offerings also include coffee, ice tea and soda
RSVP on Facebook – will be confirming reservations the week of the event.
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TPAN Up on The Roof BBQ – Almost Sold Out! Aug. 25
On Thursday, August 25, TPAN will present
Up On The Roof, Chicago’s premiere rooftop event.
In 2010, Greg O’ Neill and Ken Miller, owner’s of Pastoral, aware that public funding of social service agencies like TPAN was drying up, created Up On The Roof as a way to help pick up the slack from the shrinking federal dollars.
“We were huge fans of the way that TPAN works efficiently and without fanfare, so we wanted to help the organization continue to thrive despite an economic downturn,” said O’Neill. Through hard work and dedication, Greg and Ken were able to produce an event of the highest quality with virtually no cost to TPAN. The result of their labors was more money returned to TPAN to further its mission. O’Neill went on to say “Hopefully others will see that these types of events are relatively easy to organize, and will do similar events.”
We invite you to experience Up On The Roof, an event created out of a true desire to be of assistance, and fueled by a passion for helping those whose lives are most affected by HIV in the Chicago area.
About the event:
Up On The Roof, a gastronome’s delight, is a fundraising event benefiting TPAN that provides guests with an evening of amazing food prepared by some of Chicago’s star chefs from the top restaurants in the City, sumptuous sweets, and views of the city that are unmatched by any other event. In it’s inaugural year, Up On The Roof was a sell out and this year proves to be the same. The menu includes dishes from: The Bristol, HB Home Bistro and Old Town Social. Desserts will be provided by Cookie Bar, Sweet Margy, Salted Caramel, Rich Chocolates and Das Caramelini.
The only thing missing from the event is you. Space is limited and reservations are going quickly. If you have not already made a reservation, do so today by clicking here.
MiniBar Gives Back: Chicago House July 27th
Do something great for Chicago House, just by going out to eat!
Minibar is hosting a dinner event in which 20% (before tax) of all dinner and liquor sales off the regular menu will be donated to Chicago House!
Wednesday, July 27th 5-11pm
Great drinks, great food, all for a great cause! Put together a group, and dine out for the men, women, and children of Chicago House!
We hope you can join us!
Reservations are recommended!
Call Minibar at 773-871-6227
Check out the Facebook page and see who all is coming!
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Big Gay Brunch Club at El Mariachi July 17
a father and his 2 sons opened a small 10-table restaurant in the Boystown/East Lakeview community.
El Mariachi has gradually grown over the years by following a strict policy of only serving top quality, authentic dishes and margaritas. The restaurant steadily grew in popularity with the support of loyal patrons who loved the families recipes of authentic food.
JOIN BIG GAY BRUNCH CLUB on Sunday July 17th for a special brunch with El Mariachi. The owners are creating a special menu just for BGBC! Already, over 100 people have RSVP’d – this could turn out to the BIGGEST BGBC yet!
Food will include:
Fresh Fruit Salad
Mariachi Salad with Morita Vinaigrette
Pancakes with Home Made Piloncillo Syrup
Chilaquiles con Huevo a la Mexicana y Queso
Quesadillas
Fajitas De Pollo
Garlic-Epazote Rustic Potatoes
Arroz Mexicano
Salsa de Tomatillo -Serrano & Salsa de Molcajete
Flan de Chocolate Abuelita
Center on Halsted ROOFTOP Alfresco Dining Returns July 13
Intimate dining experience on the Richard M. Daley Rooftop at Center on Halsted!
Led by celebrity chef Dan Smith of The Hearty Boys, sixteen burgeoning chefs enrolled in the Center’s Silver Fork Culinary Arts Program will present two weeks of fantastic four-course al fresco dining. Each week will focus on a different regional cuisine and feature dishes from guest celebrity chefs.
The Silver Fork Program at Center on Halsted is a twelve-week vocational training program for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and allied young adults and adults (ages 18+), especially those who are unemployed or underemployed. The Dining on the Rooftop series is an opportunity for Silver Fork participants to showcase their new knowledge about fine cuisine and front-of-house dinner service. Potential employers will be in attendance at the dinners to discuss employment opportunities with the new graduates. Wednesday, July 13 and Thursday, July 14; 6PM Italy Under the Stars In our first week of the Dining on the Rooftop series, our young chefs will explore the savory and bold flavors developed over the centuries in the rolling hills of Italy. Expect refreshing appetizers, hearty pasta dishes, and tasty sweets from the birthplace of the Renaissance. Wine lovers should consider bringing a Chianti or a Cabernet Sauvignon to compliment tomato sauces. Beer lovers will prefer an American blonde ale or light lager for the evening. Wednesday, July 20 and Thursday, July 21; 6PM Une Nuit a Paris In the second week of our series, our chefs will make Julie and Julia blush as they master the art of French cooking. Traditional and modern techniques will be employed to achieve the refined flavors of several regions of France. Guests should consider bringinga Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc to balance the French flavors, or sneak across the French border by pairing with a tasty Belgian beer. Tickets are $25, and reservations can be made online at
During each session, 16 participants receive hands-on training in the culinary arts and job readiness training. Graduates of the program leave with BASSET (Beverage and Alcohol Sellers Servers Education and Training) Certification and State of Illinois/City of Chicago Food Safety and Sanitation (FSS) certification, along with the knowledge and skills to be successful placed in the hospitality and restaurant industry. COH also provides case management services to participants to link them to needed resources, and support them through the training, job search, and employment process.
The Schedule:
Centeronhalsted.org. The rooftop will be open for seating at 6pm, and dinner will begin promptly at 6:30pm. “Dining on the Rooftop” is BYOB, and drinks will be chilled and filled throughout the night. Artisanal iced teas and water will also be served. Please be sure to note all food allergies and dietary restrictions on the online registration form to ensure a positive dining experience. Vegetarian dishes will be available.
Big Gay Brunch Club Chicago at T’s June 12 Andersonville
The Big Gay Brunch Club
(BGBC) takes over T’s
in Andersonville this
Sunday June 12th, 11am-1pm.
followed by
Andersonville Midsommarfest!
5025 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: 773-784-6000
$25 Includes bottomless Mimosas,
Bloody Mary’s, Coffee, Tea and Soda.
And one menu item from the list below
Mac & Cheese, Cobb Salad, Fish n Chips or Veggie Burger
RSVP on FACEBOOK
Next month – Sunday July 17th @ El Mariachi tequila bar & grill….3906 N. Broadway!
Beyond the Civil Union License…Celebrate Your Union with a Party
Mayor Rahm Emanuel told the crowd yesterday as the first cermonies began being held!.
Illinois is the sixth state to allow civil unions or their equivalent, which provide same-sex or opposite-sex couples the same state-level rights as married couples. Wednesday was the first day couples could get civil union licenses and, as with marriage, there is a one-day waiting period before a ceremony can be held.
“This is indeed a historic day, a special day that all of us in the land of Lincoln can celebrate,” Governor Quinn said. “There are all kinds of families in Illinois, but we are all the family of Illinois.”
So you want to have a Civil Union?!Step One – register with Cook County –
And then you have a judge Civil Union-ize you.
Step Two – Do you want more of a formal
ceremony for family and friends?
You will need an officiant. Meet Reverend Vito Anthony! “My role as celebrant is to offer a non-judgmental, non-denominational, spiritual ceremony for you and your loved ones, for any variety of momentous occasions in your life. As the pages turn with every new chapter in your life-whether it be one of joy or sorrow-it is equally important to mark your new chapters with a dignified ceremony. It is my goal to provide you with a ceremony that will not only fit your exact needs, but also to conduct a unique and memorable ceremony to help you begin your journey, whether in grief or happiness. – I am VERY EXCITED that the State of Illinois is offering Civil Unions to the LGBT Community!”
Rev. Vito Anthony
1-800-436-9085
Every wedding or party HAS TO HAVE A CAKE!
OAK MILL BAKERIES has 6 locations in Chicago, are a family-owned retail and wholesale specialty Bakery committed to providing only the freshest and finest European style baked goods. The BEST I have ever seen or tasted!
Specializing in high-end cakes, superior pastries, tortes, sweet table displays, and baked goods made from scratch and fresh from their ovens daily. Their gourmet products are made from natural ingredients using only fresh fruits & purees, natural butter, fresh eggs, fresh whipping cream and parve (kosher) chocolate imported directly from Europe. Their products are guaranteed to make your special event delicious, and we invite you to stop by one of our stores to sample their daily selections.
Born of Polish heritage, Bogna Iwanowska-Solak came to the United States in 1981 with plans extending only to a short vacation. She ended up staying and launching a successful bakery business. With quality and freshness at the forefront, Oak Mill Bakery still imports some of its ingredients directly from Poland staying true to its roots. This combination of European and natural ingredients along with attention to detail has created what many consider to be a source of pastry perfection.
Oak Mill Bakeries
1-847-318-6400
What About Flowers?
FLOWERS CHANGE EVERYTHING!
Andrea North at FlowerPetal says, “We have earned the trust of many couples by delivering on the promise of providing the same high level of service to each and every one of our customers. We know you have a choice, and we encourage you to shop around and find the best fit for your wedding or ceremony. When you decide on FlowerPetal for your wedding, you will know you’ve made the right choice.
And we are very excited to be working with the LGBT community of Chicagoland! This is an exciting time!
Many wedding vendors hear the word “wedding” and automatically raise the prices! “We don’t charge a “Wedding Tax”. Many florists automatically double or triple their prices when they hear you are shopping for a wedding. FlowerPetal charges the same prices regardless of the event type, and allows each customer to decide for themselves how much time they needs with our wedding consultant and our professional florist. We automatically include 2 hours with our wedding consultant to ensure everything is tailored to your specifications.”
Andrea North at FlowerPetal 1-800-893-5719 ext 103
What else do you need? Invitations? A hotel and/or honeymoon package? A caterer? Decorations?? Many people do not realize how invaluable a planner can be to them.
Take a deep breathe, ADH EVENTS can help. Whether you’re planning your ceremony locally or internationally, ADH Meetings & Events can help. From an intimate wedding, buying out a small boutique hotel which allows for all the guests to get to know each other over a few days, or planning a wedding on a grand scale, ADH assists in provide the right balance. According to Alexander deHilster “your wedding might not seem a destination wedding to you when you’re planning it in your home town, for many of your guests who are traveling from afar it would be. Often the guests’ experience seems to get lost in the process of planning the perfect day.”
ADH Events can assist with any of the needs for your special day from locating the perfect wedding/reception venue to arranging hotel accommodations for out-of-town guests, a dedicated phone line for your guests to book air travel , to assisting in menu, floral, entertainment, transportation and decor selection all while staying within your budget. Their dedicated coordinators will plan every detail to make sure everything runs smoothly so you can enjoy your day.
Additionally, “The time spent to plan a gay or lesbian ceremony are just as involved as planning a conventional wedding, but for gay and lesbian couples there are a few important details to consider.” says owner Alexander deHilster. ” With constant changes in rules and regulations in cities, states and countries around the globe, and depending in which part of the world you’re planning to commit to your life partner, the names run from commitment ceremonies, civil unions and weddings, we at ADH Events are here to help you.”
“Some places only allows for you two to commit legally if one of the partners is either a residence or a national, other locations requires you’re both residents while at others there are no residency requirements at all.” ADH will make the entire planning experience a smooth one and helps you to find the perfect location to make this day a very special one! From Buenos Aires, Mexico City or Hawaii to Chicago, Paris or Amsterdam – they can help!
ADH EVENTS 312-265-9759
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Big Gay Brunch Club Chicago Takes Over Dana Hotel Rooftop May 15th
takes over the Dana Hotel Rooftop
this weekend!
Sunday May 15th 12pm-2pm.
This could be their BIGGEST BRUNCH to date! Over the last 2 years, Troy Karnoff has grown BGBC into quite a monthly event! The club was even profiled in PASSPORT Magazine this month!
Troy and a small group of friends were looking to get together over brunch at somewhere new and different. So this monthly roving brunch club was launched, and this weekend, over 120 people have RSVPd! – You don’t have to RSVP – just show up at noon. The cost is $30 – cash – but it helps if you RSVP for head counts, obviously. But I know there are still one or two of you out there, who refuse to join Facebook!
Vertigo Sky Lounge at the Dana Hotel & Spa.
2 W. ERIE STREET
Come see some spectacular views of the city at one of the most elite spot downtown. The usual $30 inclusive price tag covering the tax, gratuity and of course, unlimited mimosas and bloody mary’s.
“We will be served sliced riped market fruits, cinnamon rolls, croissants, pancakes with hot maple syrup, freshly prepared scrambled eggs, nueske’s smoked apple bacon, crispy potatoes and country breakfast sausage. Come check out the view and network with some new friends for the May BGBC!”
Rooftop lounge is perched above the 26 floors of the ultra chic Dana Hotel & Spa… fire pits, champagne, food, and fun people! With an unbeatable view of Chicago’s skyline. Rest amongst the highest of Chicago’s skyscrapers while relaxing with the rest of Chicago’s most fabulous!
Big Gay Brunch Club
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Dining Out For Life Returns April 28th
join us to celebrate food, friends and a great cause at our 18th annual Dining Out For Life.
Last year, Chicago raised over $100,000 to continue its mission of providing housing with life services to women, children and men living with HIV/AIDS.
This year we hope to raise $250,000. You can help make a difference by joining us along with 58 other cities throughout North America and Nigeria and dine out on April 28th.
Celebrating 18 years! Dine Out. Fight AIDS. EDGE ALLIANCE
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Cocktail Bar Chicago Celebrates 15 years! And Patio Opening
The temps are on the rise and
patios across the city are opening!
There is nothing like sitting outside dining
and sipping cocktails in Chicago summer!
Cocktail introduced us to The Gardens at the end of last season, and even though we could dine in all winter, it is with great anticipation they bring back their beautiful outdoor space, in just a couple weeks!
The gardens are lined with lush green box hedges, furnished by Chicago’s own Orange Skin you will find our Jasper Morrison Furniture as comfortable as Air! Plenty of golden shaded seating under the posh cover of our distinctive Veuve Clicquot umbrellas.
Join your host geNo & the Cocktail Family as they celebrate 15 years!
The Return of the gardens! Outside Dinning.
DJ’s Freddie Bain, Uncle Milty, Sadie Woods, Psycho Bitch & Carla Starla
Plus Sexy Go Go Boys Dancing up a Storm.
Cocktail Bar and the gardens Cocktail on Facebook
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