Eater Chicago: All Posts by Joshua AlbertsonThe Chicago Restaurant, Bar, and Nightlife Bloghttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52682/favicon-32x32.png2011-03-23T09:30:05-05:00https://chicago.eater.com/authors/joshua-albertson/rss2011-03-23T09:30:05-05:002011-03-23T09:30:05-05:00Eater Contests: Win a Trip to Vegas Uncork'd
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<br><a href="http://bit.ly/dJRKmM"><img alt="2011_03_vegas_300.jpg" src="http://cdn3.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/1263030/2011_03_vegas_300.0.jpg" width="300" height="250" class="padded float-right"></a>In conjunction with our friends at <i>Bon Appétit</i>, Vegas Uncork'd and Travelocity, we're giving away a trip to Las Vegas for this year's ultimate epicurean event. All we're asking is that you <a href="mailto:vegas_contest@eater.com?subject=Vegas%20Uncork'd">email us</a>. We'll choose one lucky winner at random, who will receive this bounty from <b><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516589&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.travelocity.com&referrer=eater.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fchicago.eater.com%2F2011%2F3%2F23%2F6690887%2Feater-contests-win-a-trip-to-vegas-uncorkd" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Travelocity</a></b>: <p>· 2 roundtrip airline tickets to Las Vegas for Vegas Uncork'd presented by <i>Bon Appétit</i><br>· 2-night stay at one of these fabulous Las Vegas resorts: Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand or Wynn Las Vegas</p> <p>The winner will also receive:<br>· 2 tickets to Garden of the Gods Grand Tasting at Caesars Place: enjoy a staggering variety of signature dishes prepared by more than 50 award-winning chefs and over 100 of the best wines and spirits from around the world<br>· 2 tickets to Better by the Bay at Mandalay Bay: enjoy an evening with Chefs Charlie Palmer, Alain Ducasse and Rick Moonen as they bring their unique sea-side inspired style and flair to create the ultimate dinner and beach party on the sand</p> <p>More on Vegas Uncork'd presented by <i>Bon Appétit</i> <a href="http://bit.ly/dJRKmM">here</a>. <b>To enter, <a href="mailto:%20vegas_contest@eater.com?subject=Vegas%20Uncork'd">email us</a> by Friday, 4/8, at noon.</b> Standard <a href="http://curbednetwork.com/legal/contest-rules">contest rules</a> apply. Travelocity's terms and conditions are here:<br></p>
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<br><span style="font-size: 80%;"><b>Travelocity's Terms & Conditions</b><br> <br>The winner of this trip will receive a promotional code to redeem the trip.<br> <br>• The promotional code (the “Promo Code”) for $1,500 is valid between 12:01 a.m. Central Time on Feb 28, 2011 and 11:59 p.m. Central Time on May 9, 2011 (the “Promotion Period”).<br>• Your use of the Promo Code on the www.travelocity.com Web site (the “Site”) is subject to the Travelocity User Agreement and Privacy Policy. <br>• The Promo Code is valid only for qualifying purchases made on the Site. A qualifying purchase means a 1-night or longer Flight + Hotel Vacation Package to Las Vegas which is offered on the Site during the Promotion Period. Travel dates must be between May 2, 2011 and May 9, 2011 <br>• Flight + Hotel Vacation Package purchase requires a minimum spend of $1. <br>• To redeem the Promo Code, you simply type in <promo code name> into the Promotional Code field on the “Checkout Billing” Page of the Site, and $1,500 will be automatically deducted from the final price of your qualifying Flight + Hotel Vacation Package. <br>• You may only redeem the Promo Code once and only during the Promotion Period. <br> <br>• You may not redeem or exchange the Promo Code for cash. You may not use or combine the Promo Code with any other promotional codes. If lost or stolen, the Promo Code will not be replaced.<br>• Travelocity prohibits posting the Promo Code on the Internet or any public forum, or forwarding the Promo Code to any other person.<br>• This Promo Code is not valid for Last Minute Packages.<br>• In the event of any violation of these Terms & Conditions, Travelocity reserves all of the rights and remedies available to Travelocity including charging your credit card for the amount of the Promo Code not to exceed $1,500, canceling your reservation without a refund to you, and all other remedies available to Travelocity.<br>• TRAVELOCITY MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO PROMOTIONAL CODES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN THE EVENT A PROMO CODE IS NOT FUNCTIONAL, YOUR SOLE REMEDY, AND THE SOLE LIABILITY OF TRAVELOCITY SHALL BE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE NON-FUNCTIONING PROMO CODE.<br>• Travelocity reserves the right to change these Terms and Conditions from time to time in its sole discretion.<br></promo></span>
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https://chicago.eater.com/2011/3/23/6690887/eater-contests-win-a-trip-to-vegas-uncorkdJoshua Albertson2011-03-05T03:01:10-06:002011-03-05T03:01:10-06:00Eater Place Pages: Ready for Your Weekend Planning
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<p><i>The launch of Eater's Place Pages is sponsored by </i><a href="http://bit.ly/etWN2U">America's Next Great Restaurant</a><i>, a new competition series from the people behind </i>Project Runway<i> and </i>Top Chef<i>. Bobby Flay leads a trio of judges, and the prize is arguably the biggest in reality show history—the opportunity to open a new restaurant chain. Series premiere <b>Sunday, March 6th at 8/7c on NBC</b>.</i></p> <p><img alt="ECHIC_PLACEPAGES.jpg" src="http://cdn2.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/1267022/ECHIC_PLACEPAGES.0.jpg" width="528" height="485"></p> <p>A friendly Saturday reminder about our beefed-up, expanded <b>Place Pages</b>—home base for individual restaurants on Eater. They've got all the vital stats about a restaurant, from the joint's physical address to its Twitter handle to all of Eater's ongoing news coverage for each establishment. </p> <p>To find the full list for your city, check out the <a href="http://chicago.eater.com/places">Eater Place Pages Search Page</a>, featuring the blinged-out map <i>(above)</i> and a complete list of restaurants for which we've created Place Pages. The list will be growing in the coming weeks, so stop back by when you're in the market for dining inspiration. </p> <p>· <a href="http://chicago.eater.com/places">Place Pages Search Page</a> [~ECHI~]</p>
https://chicago.eater.com/2011/3/5/6693971/eater-place-pages-ready-for-your-weekend-planningJoshua Albertson2010-12-29T06:00:59-06:002010-12-29T06:00:59-06:00Beyond the Bar: The Ice Breaker
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<div> <p><iframe class="sproutvideo-player" type="text/html" src="http://videos.sproutvideo.com/embed/1c98d2ba1f18e2ca94/57d0541d8c4d098b?type=sd" width="516" height="290" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>Every night, in thousands of bars, intricate and fascinating stories are playing out behind the counter. Artisans and scientists, ringmasters and adrenaline lovers—they're mixing and shaking their way into our lives, like little movies playing out in front of us. Our friends at Grey Goose Entertainment have gathered a number of these stories in their "<a href="http://forwarder.curbednetwork.com/forwards/GG_Eaters_SP_122810">Beyond the Bar</a>" series. We're happy to run them here for you. </p> <p>Today, David Ortiz makes a Le Palm. If you like what you see—and we're sure you will—go out and find him. He's playing most nights in Miami.<br>· <a href="http://forwarder.curbednetwork.com/forwards/GG_Eaters_SP_122810">Beyond the Bar</a> [Sundance Channel]<br><img src="http://view.atdmt.com/9K1/view/278885883/direct/01/"><br></p>
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https://chicago.eater.com/2010/12/29/6704297/beyond-the-bar-the-ice-breakerJoshua Albertson2010-03-10T10:49:28-06:002010-03-10T10:49:28-06:00Have a Sandwich at Grahamwich
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https://chicago.eater.com/2010/3/10/6692931/have-a-sandwich-at-grahamwichJoshua Albertson