PLRGs will love the sleek & chic decor at C-House.

Whether you enjoy eating oysters for their salty seafood taste that pairs oh-so-nicely with a dirty martini, or for their rumored aphrodisiac effects, get excited. C-House Restaurant (located in the Affinea Hotel) just announced the arrival of the “One Buck Shuck” oyster menu, available every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 4pm-7pm. The specials include $1 oysters from the amazing raw bar plus $3 oyster shooters, $8 fried oysters, $6 oyster gratin and $6 oyster po’boy sandwiches (served with spicy slaw and aioli on a brioche roll).

Because we’re so into oysters this month (especially at these prices) we wanted to share with you some fun facts about these slimy ocean wonders that are sure to entertain. You can never have too many random “did you know” anecdotes anyway, right?

1. Oysters, like humans, are either male or female. Also like humans, oysters have the ability (and do) change their sex (minus the visit to Dr. 90210)! Oysters have gonads that produce eggs AND sperm, and on average an oyster will have a “sex change” at lease once during their life.
2. Oysters are not the only shellfish that can make pearls- clams and mussels also have the capability although it is far more rare than with the oyster. So how do they do it? Pearls start to form when a foreign object or substance gets into the oyster’s shell. The oyster begins to cover the item with the same material that makes up its shell, called nacre (mostly calcium & protein). Slowly but surely a pearl is formed. When man (pearl harvesters) helps this process by opening the shell and inserting the foreign substance, the pearls are known as cultured. Because they are less rare, cultured pearls are typically less expensive than non-cultured pearls.
3. Greek Goddess Aphrodite is said to have emerged from the sea on an oyster shell. The link between the oyster and the Goddess of love and beauty has remained, and today oysters are said to be linked with eternal love (and an increased sex drive). Back in the day, Romans considered oysters to be so valuable that they even traded them for gold.
4. Contrary to what many people believe, oysters are extremely low in calories, fat and cholesterol. They are also nutritionally well-balanced, containing protein, calcium, zinc, iron, lipds and vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C, D.

Will you score Christian's shoes for half-off?

UPDATE: Yay! So, Oprah’s hooking us up with 50% off at Payless, through close of business Friday. Go to Oprah.com for deets and to print your coupon or have a code sent to your cell phone.

When we have trouble getting to sleep at night, we always find ourselves watching the late-night reruns of Oprah. But, for once, we were more than happy to wake up exhausted this morning because we were able to catch the promo for Thursday’s show.

Set your DVRs, ladies, because Thursday’s show will feature some of your favorite reality show stars, including Heidi Klum & Christian Siriano from Project Runway. The promo promises “HALF-OFF” for Oprah viewers, but of what we are not sure…

What we do know is that both Klum and Siriano are each about to launch new lines of footwear. Klum has been working with Rick & Brian Cytrynbaum, co-founders of  Modern Vintage and Majestic Mills to create her collection, while Siriano has designed an exclusive line of shoes for Payless. Either way, we’re pretty sure the half-off deal will be fierce!

(Lacey Brenly)

PLRG isn’t the only one celebrating an anniversary. One of our all time fave mags, InStyle, is turning 15 this month! Not only do they have a mammoth issue on newstands now, but they’re also offering up a special promotion to all of their readers.

InStyle is inviting all of the PoorLittleRichGirls out there to check out 15 for Fall where you’ll find exclusive deals and special offers from from a host of hot fall collections (27 to be exact). A complimentary facial and make-up application from Shiseido, $15 off a purchase at Express and free shipping from Zappos are just a few of the perks you can score.

But, InStyle knows some of you are feeling the economic pinch these days (what PLRG isn’t?) so they’re also inviting readers to enter daily to win one of four “15 for Fall” $1,000 shopping sprees!

If you win the shopping spree, or just feel like treating yourself, we recommend checking out the Editor’s Picks for tips on what you’ll need to update you wardrobe this fall and how to wear it. Be sure to download the iPhone app too, so you can access all the “15 for Fall” info wherever you go.

(Lacey Brenly)

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is right up there with Spanx and vodka on our list of favorite things ever. As the legend has it, back in the 1960’s Nordstrom needed a way to boost sales in the “dog days” of summer.* So, rather than mark down this seasons’ merchandise, Nordstrom did something revolutionary. Each summer they marked down their brand new Fall and Winter merchandise before the season, allowing customers to stock up on in season cold weather essentials at prices almost 50% off!

The tradition continues Friday, July 17- Monday, August 3. But, for those in the know you can also shop the Pre-Sale and guarantee your purchases (and size, color choice, etc.) prior Friday. They’ll just hold your items, run your credit card Friday morning and you can pick up your stuff after work.

If you do wait until Friday to actually shop the sale get there early. REALLY early. Women have been known to actually camp out in line and wait for the store to open. But, with such sweet deals on winter staples, do you blame them?

*The sale actually began at Best Apparel in the 1940’s. Nordstrom, which was just a shoe store at that time later acquired Best Apparel and expanded the sale. It was this aquisition that put Nordstrom on the path to it’s present day “department store” status.

(Lacey Brenly)

People might try to tell you that the big difference between Catholic schools and others schools is the class size, the curriculum or the community. But, in my experience, what makes Catholic Schools so unique are the nuns. Very different from teachers, nuns are mysterious (just what are they wearing under those habits?) and crafty people (they can turn just about anything into a  punishment).  A few weeks back, the PLRG team went to check out the show “Put the Nuns in Charge” at the Royal George Theater, and now we have a new adjective to describe these holy ladies- hilarious!

If you’ve never seen any of the Nuns 4 Fun shows (Late Night Catechism, Sunday School Cinema, etc.) you’re in for a real treat. Each show is a “class” for adults being taught by a Catholic Nun and just like any good class, student (or in this case, audience) participation is a big part of the learning process.

So, it was no surprise when Eryn was immediately called on stage so Sister could make an example of her. “Eryn, is this something you think Mary, the blessed mother of our Lord, would wear?” Sister, played by Kathleen Puls Andrade, asked. Sister then gave Eryn a tissue to cover the 2 inches of her bare neck and a bracelet with the initials WWMW (What Would Mary Wear). Conveniently, Sister pointed out, if the bracelet was read upside down, it then would stand for Mary Wore Minimal Makeup. The crowd was already roaring with laughter as Sister went on to discuss the sinful Ms. Britney Spears and remind Eryn that she needs to look to Mary the Mother of God, not Mary Magdalene for fashion direction. 

Ok, so this isn’t your typical Sunday School class, but these aren’t your average nuns either! The talented crew at Nuns 4 Fun have over 70 years of combined acting and comedy experience (and maybe a few bad Catholic School memories) to draw on. Written by Vicki Quade, “Put the Nuns in Charge” is a sequel of sorts to one of Chicago’s longest running comedy shows, “Late Night Catechism.” This time around, Sister is teaching her class about the Seven Deadly Sins and along the way she draws on plenty of examples from the world of celebrity and pop-culture to prove her points (she’s got something to say about everything from Mel Gibson to iPods).

Put the Nuns in Charge made for a perfect girls night out, busting chops with Sister and reverting back to our grade-school selves. We think you and your girls (oh, and boyfriends, family, etc.) will have such a good time at this show, that we’ve worked out an exclusive deal to get you in for half the price. Just mention PLRG when booking your tickets to get them for just $15 a piece (regularly $30)!

Late Nite Catechism (8pm Thursday & Saturday)
Put the Nuns in Charge! (8pm Friday & 5pm Saturday)
Sunday School Cinema (3pm Sunday)

Royal George Theatre
1641 N. Halsted
312.988.9000

(Lacey Brenly)

Finding something decent to eat for lunch under $10 can be a challenge. Sure, there’s plenty of cheap food out there, but does it taste any good? How about the quality?

This month, you won’t have to compromise if you stop by Bin 36 on your lunch break. The entire month of April, they’ll be serving up select sandwiches or salads with a soda included for just $9. McyD’s has nothing on Bin’s Wood Grilled Burger, 8oz. with your choice of cheese or their Salad Nicoise, the classic made with rare ahi tuna.  

Check out the menu on the Bin 36 website for more tasty $9 options. 

(Lacey Brenly)

Want to take a shot?

Jameson, Jäger and Jack Daniels jokes aside, Redken has come out with a deep conditioning “shot” that won’t provoke you to show off your killer dance moves late night at The Hangge-Uppe.

This week I sat down with Senior Stylist, Stacy McCuskey, at Swerve Salon to give it a shot (pun totally intended). I have to say that my distressed hair and I were very impressed.

Here’s the low-down:
The Chemistry System consists of 6 different “shots” that compliment different hair types: All Soft, Smooth Down, Real Control, Clear Moisture, Color Extend and Extreme.

“Extreme is essentially a protein shot for severely chemically compromised hair.” says Stacy. “This time of year I get a lot of clients feeling dull and lifeless, blame the winter, but the chemistry system is a great way to add some zest to your hairstyle without doing anything too drastic.” We even think it will do the same for your self-esteem this time of year.

The Results?
I tried a combo of All Soft and Smooth Down and could immediately feel the difference before Stacy even blew out my hair. I’m currently on day three after the shot and still feeling the effects. Talk about a hangover we could get used to!

Per usual, we’re going to hook up our PLRG readers with a KILLER DEAL so you guys can take a shot on us.

Book a “shot” at Swerve Salon with your coloring treatment and receive a FREE haircut
OR
Book a “shot” at Swerve Salon with your haircut and score a FREE Redken Shampoo and Conditioner- (no travel sized bottles…we’re not screwing around here ladies)

Swerve Salon is located at 1419 N. Wells 2nd floor, make sure you mention PoorLittleRichGirls.com when booking your appointment. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer.

(Lindsey Duda)

It’s February in Chicago and at PLRG we’d like to (wishfully) think that Mother Nature is paying homage to our “Hot” issue by sending 60 degree days our way. It’s times like these that make us realize exactly what Ferris Bueller was doing when he took his day off.

In any case, if you decide to play hooky from work to enjoy this pseudo Springtime, go scope out this deal and kill a few birds with one stone. Salon 1800 is offering you 30% off selected services (i.e. haircuts, facials, mani/pedis) if you book your appointment before 3pm on Sunday-Thursday. Math isn’t exactly our forte but we do know an affordable bikini wax when we see one (ask for Amanda, we swear by her).

Stop by either Salon 1800 location: 157 W. North Avenue or 1133 W. Armitage and enjoy a well deserved day off from work.

(Lindsey Duda)

10pin Bowling Lounge (330 N. State)
$5 games, $1 shoes, $4 bud & bud Llght 16oz btls, $5 van gogh cocktails

42 Degrees North Latitude Kitchen & Cocktails (4500 N. Lincoln Ave)
$2 miller lite btls

404 Wine Bar (2856 N Southport)
$.50 wings, $10 domestic buckets

Aberdeen (1856 W. North Ave.)
$5 burger baskets, $2 select shots, $3.5 mystery beer night

Ai Japanese Restaurant & Lounge (358 W. Ontario St)
$4 happy hour sushi 5-7pm, $10 select bottles of wine, 1/2 price select appetizers, free valet

A Mano (335 N. Dearborn)
$11.95 lunch time special 11:30-2pm, $2 bottled beer 5pm-close

Aki Sushi (2015 W. Division St)
$7 martinis

AliveOne (2683 N. Halsted)
$4 jameson shots, $2.5 lite, $3 bells

Aperitif 21 (2221 N. Lincoln Ave)
20% off dinner entrees after 4pm

Avenue Tavern (2916 N. Broadway)
$5 blue cheese burger w/side, $3 blue moon drafts

Bar Celona & Grill (3474 N Clark St)
$2 burgers w/ fries, $2 domestic bottles, $3 import bottles

Bar Louie (3545 N. Clark)
Buy one get one entrees and salads, $10 Corona buckets, Half off bottles of wine; 4-7pm half off all apps

Bat 17 (1709 Benson Ave, Evanston)
$4.95 select glasses of wine

Beachwood Inn (1415 N. Wood St)
$2.50 bottles of old style, $3.50 well drinks

Beer Bistro (1061 W. Madison)
$5 pizzas, $2 pbr cans

Between Boutique Cafe & Lounge (1324 N. Milwaukee Ave)
1/2 price dessert & sparkling wine menu

Big City Tap (3474 N Clark St)
$3.50 u call it, $3.50 burgers

The Black Duck Tavern & Grill (1800 N. Halsted)
$4 burgers, $3 drafts

Broadway Cellars (5900 N Broadway St)
$5 burgers, $5 fat tires

Bull & Bear (431 N. Wells)
1/2 price apps & trios (available every weekday)

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba (2024 N. Halsted St)
$3 tapas, $1 pintxos in bar area from 4-6pm

Cans Bar & Canteen (1640 N. Damen)
$.35 wings, $4 22oz coors light drafts

Catch 35 (35 W. Wacker Dr)
Half-off wine glass pours

Citizen Bar (364 W. Erie)
$1 mini burgers, $2 drafts, $3 soco limes

Cleo’s (2048 W Armitage Ave)
$.10 wings

The Copa Cocktail Lounge (1637 N. Clybourn Ave.)
$10 buckets of bud/bud light, $3 finlandia bombs

Corcorans (1615 N. Wells)
$3.75 Blue Moon & Sierra Nevada Pints, 1/2 off Apps, 1/2 price bottles of wine

D’Agostino’s (752 N Ogden Ave)
$2.75 lite pints, $11 lite pitchers, $14 large thin crusts

Dine (733 W. Madison St)
$3 lite, mgd, & coors bottles

District Bar (170 W. Ontario)
1/2 priced apps 3pm-8pm, 1/2 priced margaritas

Duffy’s Tavern & Grille (420 1/2 W. Diversey)
$2.50 corona, corona light, & pacifico bottles, $4 all wraps, $3 il milagro shots

Dunlay’s on Clark (2600 N. Clark)
1/2 price glasses of wine

Gaslight Bar & Grill (2426 N. Racine)
$12 Goose Island 312 buckets, $3 burgers

The Grand Central (950 W. Wrightwood)
“Miller Mondays”: 5 for $5 Miller bottles, 25 cent wings

Hub51 (51 W. Hubbard)
1/2 off all sushi from 3pm-6pm

Kincade’s Bar & Grill (950 W. Armitage)
$1 burgers and $5 glasses of wine

Kendalls Pub (2263 N. Lincoln)
$1 half pound burgers ($2 with Fries), $3.50 Heineken, Heineken Light & Amstel Light bottles

La Fonda Del Gusto (1408 N Milwaukee)
“Monday’s Mocktails” - Buy one fresh mocktail mixer and get another one on the house. For your friend, of course.

Lucky’s Sandwich Company (3472 N. Clark)
$1 Domestic Bottles

Maeve (1325 W. Wrightwood)
$3 Drafts

Marche (833 W. Randolph St)
$28.95 Prix-Fixe Dinner

Motel Bar (600 W. Chicago)
$2 Miller Lite and Miller High Life $5 Plymouth Gin Cocktails

Mystic Celt (3443 N. Southport)
$3.50 Blue Moon & Half Acre Pints, 1/2 price Apps, 1/2 price Bottle of Wine

N9ne Steakhouse (440 W. Randolph)
$9 bites in the main bar

Nick’s Fishmarket and Grill Chicago (51 S. Clark St.)
1/2 price bottle of wine

The Paramount Room (415 N. Milwaukee Ave)
$10 gets a Kobe beef burger and a pint of beer (available everyday)

Plush (1104 W. Madison St)
$5 pint sized Smirnoff lemonades, half priced salads

The Red Canary (695 N. Milwaukee Ave)
Industry Night: 50% off everything behind the bar, plus $10 sliders, fries & a shake combo.

Rockit Bar & Grill (22 W. Hubbard St)
1/2 off all wine bottles and glass pours

State (935 W. Webster)
$2 Bottles of Bud, Bud Light, $5.95 Sandwiches

Sunda (110 W. Illinois St)
1/2 priced Apps, $20 sake/sushi flights and daily specialty cocktails from 5-7pm

Tapas Valencia (1530 S. State St)
$2 tapas menu from 4-6pm

Taste Food & Wine (1506 W. Jarvis)
Complimentary wine tastings from 6pm-7:30pm.

The Tasting Room (1415 W. Randolph St)
50% off all glasses of wine

Theory (9 W. Hubbard)
$5 burgers & $20 import buckets

Tilli’s (1952 N. Halsted)
1/2 off bottles of wine with purchase of 2 entrees & $3 Drafts

Vaughan’s Pub (2917 N Sheffield Ave)
$3 Blue Moon & Smithwick’s Pints, $5 Mai-Tais, 1/2 price Pizzas ($5)

Vaughan’s Pub (5435 N Northwest Hwy)
$3 Amstel Light Bottles & Well Drinks, 1/2 price Apps, $9.95 Bacon & Cabbage

Villain’s Bar & Grill (649 S. Clark)
$10 gets you a 10-ounce burger with a side and 3 Miller Lite bottles

Vines on Clark (3554 N. Clark)
All Food 1/2 price and $3 you-call-its

10pin Bowling Lounge (330 N. State)
$5 games, $1 shoes, $3 miller lite & mgd btls, $5 svedka cocktails

42 Degrees North Latitude Kitchen & Cocktails (4500 N. Lincoln Ave)
1/2 price bottles of wine from 5pm until close & 3 apps for the price of 2

404 Wine Bar (2856 N Southport)
$5 quesadillas, $15 corona buckets

Ai Japanese Restaurant & Lounge (358 W. Ontario St)
$4 happy hour sushi 5-7pm, $20.09 prix-fixe dinner 5-10pm, free valet

AliveOne (2683 N. Halsted)
$4 jameson shots, $2 pints, $2.5 import pints

A Mano (335 N. Dearborn)

$11.95 lunch time special 11:30-2pm, $10 carafes of wine

The Ashland (2824 N. Ashland)
$12 domestic buckets, $4 craft beer bottles, $5 stoli cocktails, $3 mystery shots

Bar Celona & Grill (3474 N Clark St)
$1 tacos, $2.5 corona, corona light, dos xx, tecate

Beachwood Inn (1415 N. Wood St)
$2.50 bottles of miller high life, $3.50 bottles of bell

Beer Bistro (1061 W. Madison)
$2 burgers

Between Boutique Cafe & Lounge (1324 N. Milwaukee Ave)
1/2 price bottles of wine

Big City Tap (3474 N Clark St)
$1 beer of the day, $3.95 personal pizza

The Black Duck Tavern & Grill (1800 N. Halsted)
1/2 price appetizers

Blue 13 (416 W. Ontario St)
Half-price wine, $35 three-course prix fixe dinner menu

Bricks Pizza (1909 N. Lincoln Ave)
1/2 off bottles of wine

Broadway Cellars (5900 N Broadway St)
1/2 price wine

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba (2024 N. Halsted St)
$3 tapas, $1 pintxos in bar area from 4-6pm

Cans Bar & Canteen (1640 N. Damen)
Trivia at 8pm, 1/2 price appetizers, $4 22oz miller lite drafts

Cactus Bar & Grill (404 S. Wells St)
$5 Blue Moon, Miller Lite and St. Pauli Girl pitchers, $1 drafts of the same brews

Catch 35 (35 W. Wacker Dr)
Half price bar menu

Chaise Lounge (1840 W. North Ave)
$5 seasonal martinis

Citizen Bar (364 W. Erie)
1/2 price bottles of wine, $6 salads, $14 buckets of 312 & honkers ale

Cleo’s (2048 W Armitage Ave)
$6.99 1/2 slab bbq rib dinner (w/hand-pressed fries & homemade slaw)

Copa Cocktail Lounge (1637 N. Clybourn)
$3 You call the beer

Corcorans (1615 N. Wells)
$10 sangria carafes, $3.5 Blue Moon & Sierra Nevada pints, $5 pub burgers w/fries

Cuatro Restaurant (2030 S Wabash Ave)
$30 three course prix fixe menu, $8 cosmopolitans, no corkage fee

D’Agostino’s (752 N Ogden Ave)
$13 domestic buckets

Dine (733 W. Madison St)
$3 goose island drafts, $4 well cocktails

District Bar (170 W. Ontario)
$5 burger & fries, $3 drafts

Duchamp (2118 N. Damen Ave)
$25 prix-fixe dinner selection

Duffy’s Tavern & Grille (420 1/2 W. Diversey)
$1 tacos, $3 imports & 1/2 price bottles of wine

Dunlay’s on Clark (2600 N. Clark St)
1/2 off bottles of wine

Estelle’s Cafe & Pub (2013 W. North Ave)
$2 beers

The Grand Central (950 W. Wrightwood)
“Taco Tuesdays”: $1 Tacos (min of 3), $3 Margaritas, $3 Corona and Dos XX, Free Taco with Patron Purchase

Halligan Bar (2274 N. Lincoln Ave)
1/2 price everything

Hub51 (51 W. Hubbard)
1/2 off all sushi from 3pm-6pm

Kelly’s Pub (949 W. Webster)
$1.50 Bud & Bud Light bottles, plus $1 burgers

Kelsey’s (2265 N. Lincoln Ave)
$3 drinks and drafts, $3 domestic bottles, $4 margaritas, $3 milagro shots, $6.50 homemade pizzas

The Kerryman (661 N. Clark St)
1/2 price bottles of wine

La Fonda Del Gusto (1408 N Milwaukee Ave)
“Tuesday’s Tacos” - Two for one tacos, with fixings. (Big tacos, btw)

La Sardine (111 N. Carpenter St)
$25 3-Course Prix Fixe dinner menu

Mad River Bar & Grille (2909 N. Sheffield)
1/2 price quesadillas & nachos plus $3 Absolut cocktails and 312 drafts

Martini Park (151 W. Erie)
$5 cocktails from 5-8pm

Matilda (3101 N. Sheffield)
$1.50 fish tacos, $3 Pacifico bottles

Motel Bar (600 W. Chicago Ave)
$3 Goose Island Honkers and 312, $5 Trejo Mojitos

Moxie (3517 N. Clark St)
$3 Absolut drinks, $12 mix & match buckets, 1/2 off bottles of wine, all plates buy one get one half off, Trivia Night

Nacional 27 (325 W. Huron)
*First and third Tuesdays of the month*
From 6-8pm get free salsa lessons and while you’re there munch on tapas tastings for just $9.95

Ole Lounge (2812 N. Lincoln Ave)
$1 glasses of sangria

One Sixtyblue (1400 W. Randolph St)
$35 three course menu

People Lounge (1560 N. Milwaukee Ave)
$4 glasses of sangria and premium draft beers

The Red Canary (695 N. Milwaukee Ave)
$5 featured wines: Little Black Dress Cabernet, Snap Dragon Cabernet & the choices of the week. $8 your choice of risotto, $8 cheese flight.

Salute (46 E. Superior St.)
$30; 6-8pm enjoy a sampling of flatbreads with wine pairings

Sopo (3418 N. Southport)
$4 cosmos, 1/2 price bottles of wine, $4 cosmos, $5 appetizers

State (935 W. Webster)
Trivia Tuesdays ($800 Cash Prize and Giveaways), $3 Bottles of Bud Light Lime, $3.50 Landshark, $5.95 Build Your Own Burgers, $12 Pitchers of Domestic Drafts, $17 Pitchers of Import

Sunda (110 W. Illinois St)
1/2 priced Apps, $20 sake/sushi flights and daily specialty cocktails from 5-7pm

Sweets & Savories (1534 W. Fullerton Ave)
1/2 off the entire dinner menu

Swirl Wine Bar (111 W. Hubbard St)
$3 wine tastings, $10 wine flights & a $5 after-work menu

The Tasting Room (1415 W. Randolph St)
50% off all full bottle selections, $99 or under

Theory Sports Bar & Grill (9 W. Hubbard St)
1/2 price wings, 1/2 price half acre drafts, $6 a-mano Pinot Grigio glasses

Uncommon Ground (3800 N. Clark St)
1/2 price bottles of wine

Vertigo (660 N. State St)
$15 bottle Prosecco

Vinci Restaurant (1732 N. Halsted)
1/2 price bottles of wine

Vines on Clark (3554 N. Clark St)
Bags on the Patio, 1/2 price sandwiches, 1/2 price bottles of wine, $3 Sam Adams beer

Waterhouse Tavern & Grill (3407 N. Paulina)
$3 drafts, $4 quesadillas

Zella (1983 N. Clybourn)
$2.50 Miller Lite & Coors Lite drafts, $3.50 call drinks, $4 house wine

Zocalo (358 W. Ontario)
Get an app, entree and dessert for just $25 plus $3 Corona Lights