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07/22/10
The weekend needs all hands on deck.
BRAND-NEW PERKS
Martinis, Duck Tamales and Depp. Plus: Lollapalooza and Scotch Chocolate Bars.
This week, Perks is hooking you up with a gratis duck confit and foie gras tamale when you have a martini
flight during a screening of Public Enemies at The Terrace at Conrad. Also: gratis bottles,
exclusive after-party access and 20% off your stay at the Hard Rock Hotel during Lollapalooza. And finally,
40% off your next purchase of six scotch chocolate bars. Yes, we said scotch chocolate bars.
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- See more on Perks
MALT-O-MEAL
Cocktails Debut at the Portage
The Portage’s liquor license has finally arrived, bringing with it craft beer, strong whiskey and
The Malted Milk Ball, a vanilla vodka and malted milk powder concoction. Which should bring your
long, dry, chocolate-martini-less spell to an end.
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- Now available, The Portage, 3938 N Central Ave (near Irving Park), 773-853-0779
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ALBUQUERQUE WAY The #4 Burger at DMK Burger Bar A good whiskey and a good burger: it’s hard to argue with that logic. But when that burger happens to be a majestic beast topped with smoky bacon, Jack cheese and a fried egg, and crowned with roasted Hatch chiles from New Mexico—well, let’s just say logic doesn’t have much to do with it anymore. |
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A MAN’S WORLD
James Brown Party at the Shrine
At its tribute to the hardest-working man in show business, the soul emporium will throw down a
fantastically sweaty mix of the Godfather’s classic hits and rarities alongside its usual
funk-soul-disco-fueled madness. Plus, the night begins with a free vodka party for the first hour. You will
indeed feel good.
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- Jul 22, gratis entry 10-11pm, The Shrine, 2109 S Wabash (at 21st), 312-574-0754, RSVP here
THREE OF A KIND
Martini Lunch at District Bar
Steaks were eaten. Oysters downed. Gin evaluated... assiduously. Yes, you had quite a week. Relive it at the
swanky River North sports lounge, which is saluting the original power lunch era with a Mad
Men-inspired meat-and-potatoes three-course lunch—each paired with a martini. Power nap not included.
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- Fridays through Aug 6, 11am-5pm, $25, District Bar, 170 W Ontario St, 312-337-3477
TO YOUR HEALTH
Healthy Living (and Drinking) at Y Bar
We can think of no finer place to keep yourself physically and spiritually in tune than visiting a health
expo... held at a bar. This organic vodka-enhanced evening features yoga instructors, acupuncture
demonstrations, Thai masseurs and belly dancing. Try not to spill your drink.
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- Jul 23, 7-10pm, $10, Y Bar, 224 W Ontario St (between Wells and Franklin), 312-274-1880
AIR TIGHT
UD-Heineken Light Rooftop Party
We cannot disclose the top-secret location of this soiree. We can only reveal that it will be somewhere in
River North. On a rooftop. With lots and lots of ice-cold beer. And More cupcakes. One other secret:
email us saying why you should be there, and you might just get
admission for you and a guest.
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- Email us why you should be there, and you might just get admission for you and a guest
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