Party for a Good Cause - NEDA-polooza

In honor of NEWtrition Blog's 1st Anniversary, founder/editor Lauren Newman is hosting an event to celebrate the blog's success increase awareness and support for The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA.)  NEWtrition (www.newtritionblog.com) is a Chicago-based restaurant and culinary blog dedicated to healthy living.  Since it's conception, NEWtrition has become a virtual destination for young professionals who want to lead healthy lives and want to be in-the-know about the Windy City's hottest new restaurants and chefs.

The National Eating Disorders Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders.  NEDA-polooza will take place during NEDA Awareness Week, which falls between February 20-26th.

Here are the details:

WHAT: NEDA-Palooza: an event celebrating the one-year anniversary of NEWtrition Blog and supporting National Eating Disorders Awareness Week!

WHEN: Friday, February 25th 2011. 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

WHERE: Privet Nightclub

937 N. Rush Street

Chicago, IL 60611

DETAILS: $40 donation at the door (*all proceeds go directly to NEDA)

Guests will receive complementary drinks from the evening’s official liquor sponsors as well as passed hors d'oeuvres catered by The Drawing Room.

          *Guests must arrive by 10:30 p.m.

For more information, please visit www.newtritionblog.com

My Drink On Masquerade Ball - 2.12.11

Thank you to everyone who attended the My Drink On Masquerade Ball at Crimson Lounge!  Here are just a few of the night's top photos......more to come.

Springtime in Chicago...and the Living's Easy

We’re almost there! The weather this week has been a balmy 30-40 degrees, people are smiling more and runners with no feeling in their legs are donning shorts. As Chicago rounds the corner from blizzardous conditions to livable temperatures, I thought it appropriate to survey Chicagoans to see what they’re most looking forward to this spring. Here are my top five favorite answers:

A little leg!

Yes, a male friend suggested this answer. But I have to agree that being able to show off a little leg is something a lot of women are looking forward to doing. And living in one of the world’s most fashionable cities ensures that the parts left to the imagination will be well attired. For more on fashionable finds to wear on a night out, look out for my blog about My Posh Jeans’ fun spring finds and visit their site at http://myposhjeans.com/style-trends/12-looks-im-loving-this-spring/ 

Outdoor Seating

It’s a bit disheartening to watch bar patrons pull in outdoor patio arrangements at the end of summer. But fear not, as spring nears, My Drink On is sure to find some out-door patio bar deals so you can baste your winter paleness away while sipping 312. Sign up to receive updates from My Drink On to make sure you don’t miss out http://www.mydrinkon.com/ .

LSD

Come on, not the drug! We at My Drink On like a good glass of red wine, but we don’t condone that – we have oodles of fun as it is! I’m of course talking about Chicago’s glorious Lake Shore Drive. Nothing says spring like a bike ride, run, or leisurely stroll along sparkling Lake Michigan.

Tornado Warnings

What can I say? I surveyed some interesting people.

The Chow

Chicago becomes home to a new restaurant about as often as Brangelina comes home with a new child. But you don’t hear anyone complaining because our mouths are too stuffed with Stephanie Izzard’s goat masala pizza. Chicago will soon be welcoming Doughnut Vault, Dawali Mediterranean Kitchen and more. To keep up with restaurant openings, check out Metromix’s list of soon-to-be open joints http://bit.ly/gXU8va.

Check out two of our founders at the 2nd Anniversary party for A Chicago Thing at Rockit Bar and Grill!

Martinis and More at Jack's On Halsted

My Drink On has partnered with neighborhood watering hole Jack's On Halsted to bring you a deal you won't be able to resist.  Centrally located in the heart of Lakeview, Jack's on Halsted is a cozy yet upscale neighborhood bar and grill that is known to attract a young, hip clientele. Along with specialty cocktails like the White Cranberry Grape martini and the Chocolate Raspberry Silk martini, Jack's serves up a deliciously eclectic menu fit for the foodie sect. Highlights on the mid-priced menu include Grilled Blackened Beer Skewers with carmelized onion and thyme in a port wine syrup and Brie Pizza topped with grapes, white truffle honey and a petite salad. $7 martinis are available every day and include signature libations as well as classic concoctions.  $10 gets you $20 worth of drinks plus 10% off anything and everything from Jack's food menu.

What: $10 for $20 worth of drinks plus 10% off food menu

When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday

Where: Jack's on Halsted

3201 N. Halsted Ave.

Chicago, IL 60657

For more information on Jack's, please visit www.JacksOnHalsted.com.  Purchase your voucher today at www.MyDrinkOn.com 

Drink Up. Drink On.