The Pump Room: Star Studded Chicago Dining Landmark

Posted by | Posted in Marketing and Advertising | Posted on 01-09-2010

One of the few restaurants in the country to be immortalized in a Sinatra song, the Pump Room in Chicago is now a hot spot once again. The Pump Room was one of the first quality restaurants to open in Chicago after the end of Prohibition, and soon became a Windy City icon. In addition to Sinatra (who sang the praises of the place in the classic song Chicago), the place was a favorite hangout of a lot of famous people including Marilyn Monroe, Sammy Davis, Humphrey Bogart, Clark Gable, Ronald Reagan, Bette Davis and numerous others. The Pump Room, named after a spa in Bath, England, remained open long after the giants that once graced its premises had left. Unfortunately, time took its toll on the legendary establishment, and its culinary fare was soon surpassed by the fine dining scene exploding in Chicago and characterized by uber-chef Charlie Trotter.

The Pump Room opened in’38 under the ownership and management of Ernie Blyfield. He took the name from an 18th century London pub favored by celebrities and nobility, including Queen Anne. The original pub got its name from the hot drinks pumped into the cocktails of its stylish clientele.

The Chicago Pump Room was a smashing success from the time it opened. It’s most desired table reserved for ‘A list’ celebrities was Booth #1, which for a time may have been the most sought after table at any dining establishment in the country. Booth #1 at various times hosted Frank Sinatra and his associates, Bogart and Bacall, Judy Garland and daughter Liza Minnelli, John Barrymore and countless others.

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Eat In For A Better Dining Experience

Posted by | Posted in Marketing and Advertising | Posted on 02-08-2010

People are constantly on the go, we constantly rush, rush, and then rush some more. We need to learn to slow down and learn to appreciate the things that we take for granted. When you are constantly on the go, you do not take the time to try and eat right. You are consistently going through the McDonald’s drive thru, ordering off of the value menu, it’s time for everyone to eat in let’s be honest, you can eat well when you have a hearty selection of items priced between one buck and a buck fifty. There comes a time that you will have to ask yourself, what am I sacrificing by all of this drive thru eating at the local fast food joint?

When you eat in you are getting a more nutritious meal. You will get the more healthy meal, because it will be easier to touch upon the 4 basic four food groups. The four basic food groups are your meats, fruits and veggies, dairy, and breads. When you store these 4 groups in your mind, it will be easier to plan your eat in meals. You don’t have to sacrifice good food by eating in. You can grill a nice juicy t-bone steak, bake a potato, and top it off with a tall ice cold glass of milk. That is a good nutritious, yet tasty meal.

For those individuals who would prefer a restaurant cooked meal, there is a great option for you. Try calling your order in and going to pick it up. Takeaway food gives you almost the same option as eat in meals. One great thing about take away is that you may have a craving for pizza, but your significant other wants Chinese food.

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