Sullivan's Steakhouse Open House

On April 2, 2009, I attended Sullivan's Steakhouse (415 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL) for an open house & Knockout Martini's for Wedding and Event Planners of Chicago. I was invited by Private Dining & Events Manager Erica Poppe of Sullivan's Steakhouse. This was such a cozy and intimate open house.

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Guests were graced with various hor dourves, cocktails (of course I had a knockout martini), cupcakes from Swirlz Cupcakes and each table was designed by different florists: Amoda Flowers, Fleur du Jour and Flowerlife, Inc. I also had the pleasure of meeting master bridal consultant and event expert Frank Andonoplas of Frank Event Design. What a delight that was meeting and talking with him.

This fine establishment can accomodate groups from 6 to 120 people in their private dining rooms and their Cigar Lounge can accomodate groups of up to 300 for cocktail and buffet receptions. There are no room charges on food and beverage minimums. Sullivan's offers four different price tiered menus. They range from $52.95 to $92.95 per person for dinner. If you are interested in hosting your next event at Sullivan's Steakhouse or would like more info, please contact me directly at info@eventsbycandace.net. But for now...

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Chicago Marriott Oak Brook Hotel

March 26, 2009. After completing a $1.7 million renovation, the Chicago Marriott Oak Brook is thrilled to unveil its new, trendsetting Grand Ballroom … an innovative space unlike any other in Oak Brook. I was invited for a celebratory luncheon and experience firsthand the newest and largest ballroom in the area, featuring:

• 11,040 square feet of versatile space


• High-tech lighting and sound systems


• Custom-designed wall coverings carpeting and artwork


• High-speed WiFi

I enjoyed delicious cuisine prepared by their Executive Chef. It was a pleasure and honor to be invited for a wonderful lunch at this elegant hotel.

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Lettuce Entertain You 1st Annual Bridal Fair

"TO HAVE & TO HUB "

On February 15, 2009, I had the pleasure of attending Lettuce Entertain You 1st Annual Bridal Fair at HUB 51 (51 W. Hubbard, Chicago) {A BIG thanks to Chicago Social Brides Magazine for inviting me to another FAB event}. There were 20 different Lettuce Entertain You restaurants who were stationed so that the guests could sample food and cocktails, which was awesome. Honestly, out of ALL the bridal fairs that I have attended, this by far has been the best so far.

So many great restaurants were there with samples of hor dourves. Some of the vendors whose tables I visited (on more than one occassion) while I was there was of course HUB 51 (fabulous grilled cheese sandwiches), Joe's Seafood (well we all know by now how I feel about this restaurant!), Wildfire, Ben Pao (yummy), Shaw's Crab House, Maggiano's and Petterino's. Some other vendors that I had the pleasure of meeting were The Cake Girls (you can catch them on WE with their AWESOME cakes) and Artisan Events (photographer).

The highlight for me was having the pleasure of meeting Alpana Singh (Master Sommelier and Lettuce Entertain You Beverage Director and the host of Ch. 11's Check Please) with advice about different wines. She gave me some good insights and advice. Thanks Alpana!

Big kudos to HUB 51 for hosting such a great event! Check out the video that the awesome videographer Sami Michael of Sami Michael Films did, http://vimeo.com/3300789 . Enjoy!

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Grand Canyon University Event

On February 10, 2009, I had the pleasure of attending an event that my client, Dr. Kimberly Muhammad-Earl (Marketing Consultant for Grand Canyon University) was hosting for Grand Canyon University. The reception/dinner was at Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab, 60 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL.

The service and food was exceptional! This is a great restaurant to host a rehearsal dinner or any client event...they have a private area and the food/drinks/dessert...well I'm just speechless about it...that's how wonderful it is.

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