GAME ON!

Chicago Gateway Green starts its countdown to Green Tie Ball XVII by teaming up with sponsor Horseshoe Casino to host a World Series of Poker Qualifying Tournament on Wednesday, June 11.

Famed gaming company Harrah’s Chicagoland casino, Horseshoe Casino, brings the Las Vegas ambience to Galleria Marchetti, located at 825 W. Erie St., for this special Chicago Gateway Green fund-raiser!


This pre-gala event features a $200 buy-in qualifying round to play to ten finalists. Each finalist will be awarded two gala tickets to the final round of play at Greenivale—where Carnivale meets “green” in an explosion of sight and sound. One lucky player will win a $10,000 seat at the 2009 World Series of Poker final in Las Vegas. Spectators are welcome to purchase tickets for $25 to watch the card sharks, enjoy the complimentary cocktails and culinary treats, as well as be on hand for some sensational surprises.

Retail boutique Akira will be upping the ante during the charitable gaming event for Chicago Gateway Green by presenting a “Vegas” themed runway show with fashions from designer lines from Betsey Johnson, Anna Sui, Ben Sherman, Just Cavalli, BCBG Max Azaria, and French Connection, just to name a few.

No prior experience necessary, just get in the game for a great cause!

TOP FOODIE

Since moving to Chicago last June, one of the best ways to be introduced to the city’s well-known cuisine and dining establishments has been my loyal watching of Top Chef Chicago. The show combines factors that I consider great television these days, laughter, intrigue, drama, combine this with one of my favorite pastimes--food. How can such a show go wrong? It doesn’t.

The show has also been a wonderful tour guide to the Windy City's culinary delights. Featuring many of Chicago’s top chefs and restaurants, it has also showcased one the true gems of this city, Green City Market.

Little by little inspired by Top Chef Chicago and the Food Channel, I have been making journeys through out the city to explore my culinary desires. From Smoke Daddy’s to Smoque in the realm of BBQ to the simplicity of the complicated sandwiches of Hannah’s Bretzel. Some new venues I am anxiously awaiting to explore are Zapwater client Hub 51, Hot Doug’s, and Lettuce Entertain You's L2O.


With my weekend nearing, I plan to grab some friends and enjoy another night relaxing and chowing down to a grand meal.

John Delaney
Office & Special Projects Manager