THE GOOD LIFE

The West Loop was jumping back in late June on the 27th. That Friday night the cast and crew of the John Dillinger bio "Public Enemies" hit Randolph Street hot spot Bon V (pronounced just like the French saying Bon Vie, meaning the good life) for the film's official wrap party.

Stars started arriving into the crowded club around 11:30pm. Actors Giovanni Ribisi (best known for his stint on the television show "My Two Dads," according to my co-worker Holly) and Stephen Dorff were first on the scene (in matching flannel shirts to boot), then came "Public Enemies" director Michael Mann. An hour later, Oscar winner and natural beauty Marion Cotillard ("La Vie en Rose") sashayed in looking casual yet cute wearing a floral tee and jeans. Even though he wasn't in the movie, Chicago homeboy and "Entourage" star Jeremy Piven came out to support his colleagues.
So where was Johnny Depp the star of "Public Enemies" during the wrap party? Filming wrapped late that evening and he was still having some wine in the private dining room of Gibsons Steakhouse.

Oh well, there was enough star power at the two-floor 7,500 square-foot ultra lounge. I'm just getting ready for more star-studded nights and good times at my new favorite nightlife venue, Bon V!

Kiran Advani
Vice President, Lifestyle

I'M IN LOVE WITH A NACHO!

If anyone knows me they know that I love two things: avocados and crab.

So when HUB 51 debuted their menu with Peekytoe Crab Nachos, I knew I was in for taste bud heaven. Upon my first official visit to the new River North restaurant, my table of four ordered the decadent dish. We were gleefully glad to see the heaping pile of Peekytoe Crab, Fresh Crisp Tortilla Chips, Homemade Guacamole and White Cheddar & Oaxaca cheese sitting in front of us in no time. Each one of us dove right in and I don’t know about anyone else, but my mouth was elated. I would have never thought to pair nachos and crab together, but I swear those chefs at HUB 51 are genius. Usually when I tell my friends about the nachos, they get a weird look on their face but trust me these nachos are incredible!

I have officially found my new favorite nachos of all time at my new favorite client HUB 51.

Annie Neyman
Senior Publicist