Events, Holidays, National & International, Restaurants
July 14th – Bastille Day
Over 231 years ago, on July 14th the French had finally seen a turning point in their revolution with the storming of Bastille. The fortress that once held prisoners freed soldiers ready to fight for an uprising. The fall of Bastille was celebrated in 1790 as the Fête de la Fédération and throughout the years continues to celebrate France’s constitutional monarchy and new unity.
To embrace this French affair, below we share our favorite spots within the Chicago and virtual festivities.
Bistronomic | 840 N. Wabash
Join Bistronomic all week long with dine in and take out specials from July 13th – July 18th. On July 17th, join Bistronomic’s patio for an evening of live music from Daniela Biserius Gipsy Jazz Group.
Marchesa | 535 N. Wells St.
Join Marchesa in a special 3 Course Menu plus an assortment of Cheese course addition and complimentary Amuse Bouche. From Tuesday, July 14th to Saturday, July 18th join the festivities with french music and cocktails such as a Lavendar French Cocktail.
Mon Ami Gabi | 2300 N. Lincoln Park West
Join Mon Ami Gabi this Friday, July 10th to Tuesday, July 14th for limited special menu, that includes gazpacho, frog legs, seafood bouillabisse, along with beautiful views of Lincoln Park.
Bastille Day Trifle with Chef Marc Siever
Get the ingredients Now!
Check out the blog to get a Marc Sievers easy and delicious Trifle recipe.
Alliance Française de Chicago Live Dance Party
Tuesday, July 14th at 6 pm join the Bastille Day party with a Dance Party Livestream. Featuring a French set curated by DJ Max of All-In Electro, streamed on Twitch.
Ars Lyrica presents Vive La France! Bastille Day Celebration Virtual Concert
Tuesday, July 14th at 6 pm Ars Lyrics presents its 16th season with a virtual opening concert broadcast for Bastille Day, Vive L France!
Embassy of France from US going LIVE!
Due to current situations on large gatherings and celebrations. The Embassy of France in the United States and its 10 Consulates General have decided celebrations should go digital. Check out France in the US for music, cultural, contests and such all day long. At 5 pm (Washington DC time) don’t miss ambassador Philippe Étienne!
FIAF’s 4 Day virtual Bastille Celebration
Celebrate Bastille day starting Saturday, July 11th – Tuesday, July 14th virtually with NYC French Institute Alliance Francoise 25th Annual Bastille Day available online with Live performances, film screening, tastings, cooking events, kid activities and so much more.
Entertainment, Leisure & Recreation, Restaurants
Al Fresco Dining
Chicago Summer is in full bloom.
Escape your living room and find yourself on one of these gorgeous rooftops or patios.
Whether you enjoy your dinner with a lake view, cocktails surrounded by the skyline or
brunch overlooking the Lincoln park conservatory;
Get to be informed of the reservation request details through your CUI concierge.
So many Chicago hot spots to choose from but space is limited –
So hurry & Contact your CUI concierge to coordinate
your perfect Al Fresco experience.
Restaurants
25 Restaurants Selling Groceries and Meal Kits
Daisies
$$$$ American , Pasta , Vegetarian in Logan Square
2523 n milwaukee
Good Measure
$$$$ Bar Food , Burgers in River North
226 W Chicago Ave
Cafe Cancale
$$$$ Seafood , French in Wicker Park
1576 N Milwaukee Ave
Little Goat
$$$$ American , Diner , Cafe/Bakery in West Loop
820 W Randolph St
Monteverde
$$$$ Italian in West Loop
1020 W Madison St
Fat Rice
$$$$ Portuguese , Fusion in Logan Square
2957 W Diversey Ave
River Valley Farmer’s Table
$$$$ American , Brunch in Ravenswood
1820 W Wilson Ave
Kite String Cantina
$$$$ Bar Food , Bar in Roscoe Village
1851 W Addison St
All Together Now
$$$$ American in Ukrainian Village
2119 W Chicago Ave
Eataly
$$$$ Italian in River North
43 E. Ohio St.
Paulette’s Public Market
$$$$ Sandwiches in Pilsen
1221 W 18th St
Real Good Stuff Co.
$$$$ 900 N Michigan Ave
Tempesta Market
$$$$ Sandwiches , Deli in West Town
1372 W Grand Ave
Siena Tavern
$$$$ Italian in River North
51 W Kinzie St
Middle Brow Bungalow
$$$$ American , Pizza in Logan Square
2840 W Armitage Ave
Dimo’s Pizza
$$$$ 3463 N Clark St
Summer House Santa Monica
$$$$ American , Cafe/Bakery in Lincoln Park
1954 N Halsted St
Baker Miller
$$$$ American , Cafe/Bakery in Lincoln Square , Ravenswood
4655 N Lincoln Ave
Lost Larson
$$$$ 5318 N Clark St
Passerotto
$$$$ Korean , Fusion , Italian in Andersonville
5420 N Clark St
Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods
$$$$ Southern in Wicker Park
1415 N Wood St
RPM Steak
$$$$ American , Steaks in River North
66 W Kinzie St
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
$$$$ American , Steaks in Gold Coast
1028 N Rush St
El Che Steakhouse & Bar
$$$$ Latin , Steaks in West Loop
845 W Washington Blvd
Events
May 30 – SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Successful launch
Congratulations to the Dragon Crew and SpaceX’s Falcon 9 for a successful launch on May 30 from Concierge Unlimited International.
https://www.spacex.com/vehicles/falcon-9/
On Saturday, May 30 at 3:22 p.m. EDT, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launched Crew Dragon’s second demonstration (Demo-2) mission from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, and the next day Crew Dragon autonomously docked to the International Space Station. This test flight with NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley on board the Dragon spacecraft returned human spaceflight to the United States.
Seasonal
May 25th, 2020 – Memorial Day
Let us not forget to embrace the spirit of Memorial Day weekend. A time to honor service members and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. A debt the nation may never repay in full but have and will continue to change the lives of every single citizen in the United States of America.
Have a safe and restful Memorial Day,
Your CUI Team
Events
05/22/20 – Goodman Theatre – Live @ Five with Nathan Lane and Robert Falls
Don’t Miss Nathan Lane & Robert Falls in This Week’s Live @ Five!
Tony, Olivier & Emmy Award-winning star Nathan Lane joins Artistic Director Robert Falls for an exclusive conversation this Friday, May 22 at 5pm CDT.
Now & Next: Live @ Five is the Goodman’s new weekly video series featuring live broadcasts with Goodman artists and staff. Join us every Friday at 5pm CDT on Facebook, YouTube or GoodmanTheatre.org.
Set a reminder to watch Nathan Lane and Robert Falls live this Friday, and join us next Friday, May 29 for Live @ Five with Tony Award-winner Mary Zimmerman.
Events, Museums, Music
05/14 – 8pm – Live From the Drawing Room – Driehaus Museum
| TONIGHT! LIVE From the Drawing Room Thursday, May 14, 8 PM, CDT It’s prime time, Gilded Age-style ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ9q75r3N60  Allow the stunning interiors of the Driehaus Museum to once again transport you to another time and place – now, from the comfort of your own living room. Celebrated local musician Patrick Donley will play a wide-range of selections from the period on the Driehaus Museum’s exquisite Chickering & Sons piano along with some discussion about the music and the instrument. From Schubert to Joplin, Donley’s joyful playing along with a cocktail demonstration and curatorial insights will provide plentiful after-dinner entertainment. |
Events
May 12 – Blue Angels Fly Over Chicago
Blue Angels to fly over Chicago – US Navy Salutes Health Care Workers – May 12, 2020
CHICAGO (WLS) — The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will salute first responders and other essential workers as they fly over Chicago Tuesday.
The world-renowned Navy pilots have been paying tribute with a series of flyovers in major American cities.
The flights will be funded by existing operations costs as part of the groups community outreach programs.
The Blue Angels have announced the times and flight path for their salute.
The 15-minute flyover will begin at 11:45 a.m. as the Blue Angels fly west from the lakefront over Chicago’s South Side, then southwest over Oak Lawn before turning northward and flying back over the city’s Southwest Side, including Gage Park and Back of the Yards.
The flight path will then take them from the South Loop to the Northwest Side by 11:51 a.m., turning south near Norridge and flying over the near western suburbs of Franklin Park, Northlake and Melrose Park.
The Blue Angels will then head east over Oak Park and the city’s Southwest Side before heading north along the Kennedy Expressway. Cutting across Chicago’s North Side, the pilots will make a loop over Lake Michigan near the Evanston border, then fly south along Chicago’s entire lakefront around noon.
Events, Seasonal
TOBY Regional Winners 2020
CUI wishes to congratulate all of the BOMA/Chicago winners for the BOMA Regional Awards for 2020. In the commercial real estate industry, the TOBY Award is the most prestigious and comprehensive award of its kind, recognizing excellence in office building management and operations in specific categories of building size and type. All regional winners first won on the local level after thorough building inspections and a rigorous written application process.
The regional winners will proceed to the international competition. International winners will be announced in June at the TOBY Awards Banquet as part of the BOMA International 2020 Conference & Expo in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The following winners are: Lavin Family Pavilion, 1 North Dearborn, 110 North Carpenter, Harold Washington Library Center, The Rookery, 1515 West Webster, 401 N. Michigan and 70 West Madison.
Congratulations to all.
