Special Election drinks at Hyatt Regency McCormick Place November 1, 2008

M/X, the chic, 160 seat bar at Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 2233 S. Martin L. King Drive, Chicago, will be serving some fun drinks in celebration of Election Day. Below are the recipes for the "Blue Bama", "Right Wing Johnny", "The Political Scandal" and the non-aloholic "Responsible Candidate" as well as a press release for the venue. All drinks are $9 and will be offered from 11-1 through 11-7. Attached are photos of the drinks. Please let us know if you need anything else, 773.477.7666. Thank you so much!
Election Day Specials


Blue Bama:

1.25oz Absolut Citron

0.75oz Blue Curacao

Splash of Dailys Sweet & Sour Mix

Fill with Sierra Mist



Right Wing Johnny:

1.25oz Smirnoff Strasberry vodka

0.75oz Cointreau

Top with cranberry juice

fresh muddled raspberries and served up.



The Political Scandal:

1.25oz X-RATED Fusion Liqueur

1.25oz Dekuyper Peach Schnapps

Top with pineapple juice and a splash of Sierra Mist



The Responsible Candidate (Non-Alcoholic):

3oz of cranberry juice

3oz of Sierra Mist

3oz of Blue Gatorade

Serve with ice

Directions:

* Place the ice cubes in the bottom 3rd of a tall 12 ounce clear glass. Pour the cranberry juice in to fill the bottom 3rd.

* Place a few more cubes in to the middle and pour in the Sierra Mist to fill the glass 2/3 full.

* Place the final 3rd of ice in the glass. Pour in the Blue Gatorade.

* Serve and enjoy!

HYATT REGENCY McCORMICK PLACE ANNOUNCES

Shor, Forno and M/X

NEW 6,600 SQUARE FOOT BOASTS

TWO NEW RESTAURANTS & A BAR



Chicago—George Vizer, General Manager of Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 2233 S. Martin L. King Drive, Chicago, Illinois, announced the opening of a new 6,600 square foot contemporary dining venue featuring three unique dining experiences; Shor, a 210-seat Chicago Grille, Forno, a 50-seat Italian trattoria, and M/X, a sleek, high energy bar and lounge featuring “large spirits and small plates”. The Executive Chef for Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Anthony DeLaRosa, will continue in his role in overseeing the new restaurants. This new exciting dining venue replaces the former popular restaurant, NetWorks.



Designed by the acclaimed Chicago-based Aria Group Architects, the decor has accents of rich wood and earth tones. The reconceived space boasts varied dining spaces, including an atrium style terrace, an intimate and more secluded dining room, a casual trattoria for when time is of the essence and a creative buffeteria for lunch and breakfast. In addition, a private boardroom will serve private events and features an exclusive wine room. The extensive wine list boasts over 100 labels.



Shor, a Chicago Grille, offers diverse lunch and dinner menus, which both build on and depart from traditional grille standards. At their core, the menus emphasize well-aged steaks, the freshest seafood and a range of tempting desserts. During lunch hours, Shor’s menu gives guests the opportunity to sample flavors from different Chicago neighborhoods, with items including Taylor Street Tuna, Chicago Deli Hot Corned Beef and South Side Cioppino. In the evening, Shor’s dinner menu features Striped Bass, Peppered Salmon with a drizzle of Ponzu Dressing, as well as Choice Steaks grilled to perfection.



Forno, an Italian trattoria designed to accommodate fast-paced service, offers a hearty, high quality menu that features crisp, fresh made selections to order. Diners can enjoy the cozy, 50-seat space surrounding an open brick pizza oven or they may place an order to go. Forno’s menu features freshly made crisp crust pizzas including Margherita and Chicken Saltimbocca, gourmet salads including Herb Crusted Chicken Salad and Salmon Panzanella, sandwiches and panini, including Turkey Pastrami and Peppered Roast Beef. Also available are light sides, home made soup daily and desserts.



A chic, 160-seat bar, M/X, rounds out the trio of spaces. An extensive, small plate menu offers a lighter fare for those wanting to nibble on comfort food, while enjoying their favorite beverage. This menu includes a wide variety of meats and cheeses served with crusty baguette and flat bread, designed to be enjoyed small manageable portions. In addition to M/X’s specialties, other items include assorted olives, Stuffed Pepper with Prosciutto and Provolone, Marinated Asparagus with Meyer Lemon and Seared Ahi Tuna Tomato Seaweed Salad.



Hyatt Regency McCormick Place currently has 800 guest rooms, 43,000 square feet of function space, and a 12,000 square foot Grand Ballroom. The hotel features Daily Grind coffee shop, three restaurants – Forno, an Italian trattoria, Shor, a Chicago grille, and M/X, a sleek, high-energy lounge with small plate dining, a lobby bar, a full service Business Center with Wireless High Speed Internet and an indoor pool and health club facility. The hotel is situated directly next to McCormick Place Convention Center, minutes from U.S. Cellular Field, and near downtown Chicago’s many attractions including Lake Michigan, the Field Museum and the Magnificent Mile. Complimentary

one-way shuttle transportation is available to downtown Chicago. Hyatt Regency McCormick Place is only 10 miles from Midway Airport. For reservations or more information, call 312.567.1234 or visit www.hyatt.com. Diners will receive parking validation for the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place parking garage.



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