Holidays, National & International, Restaurants, Seasonal
Celebrate Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday” is on Tuesday, March 1st, the last day of the carnival season, which falls on the day before Ash Wednesday.
Celebrate locally with a few restaurants in Chicago participating in Mardi Gras festivities, which include, Ina Mae Packaged Goods, Heaven on Seven (carryout only), and Chicago Firehouse Restaurant.
Another popular tradition on Fat Tuesday is to indulge in sweet treats such as King Cakes or Paczki. The King Cake, a New Orleans tradition, which is a ring of dough decorated with traditional Mardi Gras colors. Each cake as a tiny baby baked inside, the finder of the baby is crowned King or Queen of the evening and is tasked with hosting and/or bringing the King cake to next year’s celebration. The paczki is a fried Polish donut, which is stuffed with jelly, or cream and sprinkled with sugar and are to be enjoyed before the Lenten season starts.
“Laissez les bons temps rouler”
CCF, charity, National & International, Travel & Transportation, Wildlife Conservation
CUI Lends a Hand to CCF
Traveling by way of Salt Lake City, Utah through Chicago’s infamous O’Hare Hilton & Airport, CUI coordinated the transportation of nine large shipments of medicine to Somaliland’s “Cheetah Conservation Fund,” which was shipped next day via Ethiopian Airlines, to medicate stricken, abused, and undernourished cheetah cubs rescued from the hands of smugglers. To learn more about CCF, visit www.cheetah.org
Bravo! CUI Cheetah Team!

Photos of CCF’s new Project Manager Mark Natt and fellow Somaliland veterinarians.
Leisure & Recreation, National & International, Travel & Transportation
Martinique Named The World’s Top Emerging Destination

The French Caribbean Island of Martinique was named the world’s top emerging destination in 2021 by TripAdvisor. Due to the global pandemic which has heavily impacted the travel industry in 2020, traveling to the Island has been closed to non-EU visitors. But Martinique is more than ever on the radar of the US travelers, as their next choice of destination.
A few can’t miss attractions include Jardin de Bala, Grande Anse des Salines, and Habitation Clement.
Key Notes, National & International, Uncategorized
TOBY INTERNATIONAL WINNERS 2020

Concierge Unlimited International wishes to congratulate all of the BOMA/Chicago winners for the BOMA International Awards for 2020. We are so thrilled of the eight BOMA/Chicago International TOBY nominees and are excited to congratulate the below four BOMA/Chicago buildings for winning the International TOBY Award!




The following winners are:
500,000 to 1 Million Square Feet Category | 401 North Michigan
Managed by Zeller Management Corporation
Owned by W-Z NMA Holdings VIII, L.P. & Invesco Real Estate
100,000 to 249,999 Square Feet Category | 1515 West Webster
Managed by Sterling Bay Property Management, LLC
Corporate Facility Category | 110 North Carpenter
Managed by Sterling Bay Property Management, LLC
Renovated Building Category | 1 North Dearborn
Managed by MB Real Estate &
Owned by Beacon Capital Partners and MetLife
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.

History, Museums, National & International
History of La Conciergerie
At the end of 17th century, La Conciergerie was transformed into the prison for the wealthiest criminals. Of all the prisoners, the most famous would be Marie-Antoinette. During her imprisonment she entrusted her palace keys to a concierge warren ; who would secretly deliver letters to and from the palace.
The La Conciergerie has played several roles over its lifetime, from being a part of parliament, imprisoning the richest, and political criminals to imprisoning Marie-Antoinette and it’s in final role as an art gallery museum classified as a National Historic Monument. As La Conciergerie transformed, so did the concierge role. Overtime, the role of concierge grew from residentials to hotels in France, then expanded across Europe and by 1976 arrived to the USA. In 1982, Concierge Unlimited International became the birthplace of the private and corporate industry.
Though the role of a concierge may have expanded into new territory in the business world. The root vales still hold same as it did in the 17th century. An honor, we vow to continue to embrace in our roles as a concierge. An integrity to be our clients “keeper of the keys”, while providing a one of a kind services to our clients and to our queens.

Entertainment, Leisure & Recreation, National & International, Travel & Transportation
The Magic Flute, Place de la Bastille
Experience Mozart’s last opera in a marvelous tale for both children and adults in Paris.
Follow the journey of a prince on a quest to find a princess, as he battles queens, birds and other entities. This opera plays through June 15, 2019.
Contact your CUI Concierge for travel arrangements and tickets!
Events, National & International, Sport
26th Annual Men’s World Championship

26th Annual Men’s World Championship in Handball 2019
January 10, 2019- January 27, 2019
Germany and Denmark
The 26th IHF Men’s World Championship in Germany/Denmark will see matches with more than 10,000 people in attendance. Watch as the Preliminary Groups play with France for the chance to win the title. Will the reigning world champions, France, win again?
Secure your International Travel plans with your CUI Concierge today!
At your service,
Concierge Unlimited International
National & International
Winter Wonderland in London
Immerse yourself in Winter Wonderland in London’s Hyde Park for this popular family friendly event. With festive fun activities, shows and Christmas market, everyone in the family will have something to look forward to!
Top Activities include:
Magical Ice Kingdom’s Secret Forest
Peter Pan on Ice
Ice Sculpting Workshops
Zippos Christmas Circus
Secure your International plans with your CUI Concierge today!
At your service,
Concierge Unlimited International