It's an exciting time in FOOD at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. Today is the first day for the NRA Show (that's restaurants, not rifles!) & the 2nd Annual International Wine, Spirits, and Beer Event. These two exciting events showcase "What's Hot in 2009" for the Food & Beverage Industry.
Many high profile culinary and hospitality aficionados will be attending the NRA Show including Stephanie Izard, the first female winner of Bravo TV's Top Chef, Charlie Ayers, former Google Inc. chef, Rick Bayless, award-winning author, chef, and TV host, as well as Top Chef Season 5's Radhika Desai, and more! See the full line up of keynote speakers, education sessions, book signings, demonstrations and more as well as read the NRA's blog, "Floored"here. The NRA Show has a Twitter account and while #NRAShow09 is the official hashtag for the show, other attendees are using #NRA09 and #NRAShow. The National Restaurant Association also has a tweet up planned for Monday evening, May 18th from 5-8pm at Quartino's (626 N. State). @NRATweetUp can keep you up to date on the details or you can view the TwtVite.
One of the most exciting moment of the NRA Show so far, for me, was getting to see the clever promotion executed by SaniHands. The staged protest of their own booth by GermsUnite was really creative! Visit their website- each Germ has their own bio and you can view pictures and videos of their protest! After seeing the action outside the hotel by the McCormick Place cab line, I had to run over a take a picture! Below (left to right) are Ryan O'Virus, Lizz Teria, and Ann Fluenza. Moving on from the Germs, immediately following the National Restaurant Show, we welcome the All Candy Expo, the largest Confectionery, Cookie, and Snack Show in the Americas! Over 450 snack companies will be in attendance!
Here's a video live from the show floor from the 2008 All Candy Expo. You call follow the All Candy Expo on twitter and the official hashtag is #ace09. Our very own Mx Lounge is hosting the All Candy Expo tweet up on Wednesday, May 20th, from 5-7pm. We're serving up plenty of Candy-themed drinks including Butterscotch Martinis, Chocolate S'more Martinis, Mint Chocolate Mojitos, and the $7 Special is the Big Rock Candy Martini! RSVP here. We'll see you there!
We are very excited to welcome all the exhibitors and attendees of these shows. As hospitality professionals themselves, we know they know the game, and we want to be equally sure that each and every guest is being treated with true Hyatt hospitality. It's our goal to ensure complete satisfaction! If you have a comment about your stay, please feel free to send us your feedback through one of our many customer service outlets we have available: Twitter, Facebook, email, or mention it to one of our associates. We want to hear from you!
Treat Mom like a queen this Mother's Day with brunch in our Shor Restaurant in the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place! Brunch is being served 10am - 3pm with a full salad, dessert, and bakeries buffet and your choice from the a la carte menu below:
*Eggs Benedict Filet on Brioche with Chipolte Hollandaise or Crab & Spinach with Dill Hollandaise
*Chicken & Apple Sausage Hash with Mushrooms, Spinach, and Poached Eggs
*Crème Brulee French Toast with Berry Relish
*Herb Roasted Chicken Breast with Vegetables & Natural Gravy over White Cheddar Macaroni
*Braised Short Ribs over Mashed Potatoes with Crispy Onions, Vegetables & Mushroom Gravy
*Roasted Halibut with Steamed Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, & Baby Vegetables served in a Light Tomato Saffron Broth
Brunch is $29.50 for adults and $15 for kids 5-12. Call 312.528.4140 for reservations or you can book online using OpenTable.com
Today's the last day for WindPower 2009! Each year, wind energy professionals gather to share the latest energy developments and technologies, review new products and services, and network with leading industry decision makers. Their numbers were huge in a recession year, up over 5,000 from last year with over 22,000 attendees and 1,200+ exhibitors! The exhibit floor was the size of the past three WindPower conferences combined, and even seven state governors, including IL Governor Quinn attended. As the headquarters hotel, we were very busy with the flow of attendees in McCormick Place. The front desk even had shirts made with the WindPower09 logo that they wore all week modeled here by agents Erin L. & Erin K.
WindPower09 opened with a performance by Blues Traveler
Tuesday evening we hosted the WindPower09 Tweet-Up in Mx Lounge sponsored by Mariah Power (@Wind2Power) & Acciona (@MillionBaker) pictured below followed by some other pics from the Tweet-Up! It was Cinco de Mayo, so Margarita Verdes were on special served with chips and guacamole!
WindPower has a pretty strong social media presence and the Tweet-Up was the largest we've hosted yet! Check out the WindPower hashtag, #WP09, for live updates from the show floor and other info or follow @AWEA. AWEA also has Facebook and Flickr pages as well as a YouTube channel. The show floor is open to the general public this afternoon before it closes, so stop by before it all goes away! I hear there's even a full-size, spinning wind spire! The Hyatt Regency McCormick Place looks forward to hosting WindPower again!
Enjoy the Hyatt experience for less! Book now through May 15th to stay before June 30th and enjoy 30% off the Hyatt Daily Rate! There's lots going on in the city before June 30th that you'll want to be a part of:
Your old ideas about convention hotels will instantly disappear when you stay at Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. Take in the incredible views of downtown from contemporary guestrooms, savor a variety of delicious cuisines in our popular restaurants, or relax in our indoor pool and fitness center. Connected to North America's largest conference center, we offer the most comprehensive event venues of all hotels in Chicago, Illinois – making us ideal for everything from group meetings to reunions and weddings.
Many high profile culinary and hospitality aficionados will be attending the NRA Show including Stephanie Izard, the first female winner of Bravo TV's Top Chef, Charlie Ayers, former Google Inc. chef, Rick Bayless, award-winning author, chef, and TV host, as well as Top Chef Season 5's Radhika Desai, and more! See the full line up of keynote speakers, education sessions, book signings, demonstrations and more as well as read the NRA's blog, "Floored" here. The NRA Show has a Twitter account and while #NRAShow09 is the official hashtag for the show, other attendees are using #NRA09 and #NRAShow. The National Restaurant Association also has a tweet up planned for Monday evening, May 18th from 5-8pm at Quartino's (626 N. State). @NRATweetUp can keep you up to date on the details or you can view the TwtVite.
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