Gray and yellow is such a modern, yet soft, color pairing. So hot right now.

The home-front (aka the area around Halsted and North in Lincoln Park*) just became a little more PLRG friendly with the opening of the city’s first West Elm store! Before now you had to hike up to the suburbs, or take your chances on an online purchase, but not anymore. This stylish, eco-conscious and wallet friendly retail furniture store should be a do-not-miss for all of you who love to decorate. Yesterday morning, we got a sneak peak tour of the new store and a chance to talk with West Elm execs.

Pinkish-purple and gray with black accents, mixed with fluffy pillows and mirrored pieces...our fave combo!

The color of the season that the design team at West Elm hope you embrace is yellow, and you will see it everywhere, from side tables, throw pillows and dinner wear. With all the grey (and white) weather we have been suffering through, not to mention the economy, it’s a nice change to embrace something so bright and energizing.

Keep your eyes peeled for a departure from their usual store layout/décor. There is definite attempt to mix materials and textures in their vignettes, as well as more installation art (think Anthropology). Currently, art from students at the Art Institute of Chicago hang throughout the store, which is a really great local addition.

So, the next time you are in desperate need for something new to spruce up your abode, or are just in the area, be sure to check out this new addition to Chicago’s design community!

West Elm Chicago
1000 West North Avenue (at Sheffield)
Chicago, IL 60622

(Katie Rogulski)

*PLRG Fun Fact- the new West Elm is located in the old Whole Foods space, which is conveniently located very near the new Whole Foods space (dubbed “the clubhouse” by team PLRG for their readily available free parking & internet, made-to-order burritos and alcohol). Um, when the weather warms up, we might just start camping out at this intersection.

Tired of tagging along with your man to some hole-in-the-wall sports bar so he can watch the game of the week? Well PLRG has the perfect location where both you and your man will be happy - State Restaurant & Cafe! You will love the sleek, sophisticated design; your man will love the 100 flat-screen HDTV’s and you both will love the hearty affordable meals and amazing drinks.

State has classic bar food covered with favorites like sliders and wings but they also have some great atypical finds like a whole assortment of flat breads, Kona Coffee Crusted Tuna Ahi and truffle mac n’ cheese just to name a few, yum! Also you won’t break the bank when you eat here as they offer some great daily deals. Thursday all food items are only $6.95 and Wednesdays are half off on all food and wine bottles.

This week’s spotlight falls on State Restaurant and Cafe, and this discount is perfect for ladies, so read on!

$6 Martinis on Thursdays (Regularly priced $10-14, bring coupon from D&D section)

Bring your guy or your girls and check it out today!

State is located at 935 W. Webster Ave.

Talk Derby To Me Pub Crawl!
Saturday, May 2nd, 12:30pm - 5:30pm

PoorLittleRichGirls has teamed up with Players Sports Group to bring you the best pub crawl of the year-Talk Derby To Me! This fun filled day is in honor of the most exciting minute in sports, The Kentucky Derby! Before the race we’ll be hitting 6 bars all over Lincoln Park where you’ll be getting great drink specials, like $2 beers and $3 “Kentucky Kool-Aid” made with the new premium TY KU Vodka!

Tickets are only $10 to get in on the DERBY ACTION! Participants will be eligible to win cool prizes, like Cubs tickets! Love to dress up!? The best jockey, horse outfit or derby hat wins two tickets to a Cubs game that includes an on-field experience watching batting practice before the game! Go Cubbies! 

Our event sounded so fun, the Windy City Rollers are graciously allowing us to use their “Talk Derby To Me” slogan and inviting all participants to the Roller Derby that night! All pub crawlers will get 40% off tickets to the 6pm “Winners Circle” Bout at the UIC Pavilion after the crawl. Just show your pub crawl flyer that night to get a $12 ticket to the derby! Check out all the roller derby action on their website.     

 

Pub Crawl Heats! 

Heat 1: 12:30pm- 1:30pm: Wrightwood Tap 

Heat 2: 1:30pm-2:15pm: Grand Central

Heat 3: 2:15pm – 3pm: Prost

Heat 4: 3pm – 3:45pm: The Spread 

Heat 5: 3:45pm – 4:30pm: Toasted Ox 

Heat 6: 4:30pm – 5:30pm: Hi Tops

Be one of the first 20 people to check-in at HEAT #1 (The Wrightwood Tap/ 1059 West Wrightwood) and you’ll get issued a name of a horse racing in the Kentucky Derby. If your horse is the winner, you’ll get $100 cash!

No need to purchase tickets ahead of time. You’ll just pay at the Wrightwood Tap on Derby Day but, RSVP to one of the below to let us know you are coming!

Rsvp@poorlittlerichgirls.com

Players Sports Group Derby Page

PLRG Facebook Group Page

PLRG Facebook Fan Page

 

 

We firmly believe that Martinis, Manicures and Massages were just destined to be together. They are all things women love and they all start with “ma”- it’s as if they were created specifically to lure us into special events. Well, we’ll gladly take the bait anytime, especially when it’s affordable.It looks like Sheque Chicago has us all figured out because this Friday at 7pm they are hosting “Manicure, Massages, Martinis and More” at MaxBar (2247 N. Lincoln Ave.). For only $20.00 (when tickets are purchased in advance at shequechicago.com) you can enjoy a 3 hour cocktail reception, shopping, prizes and beauty services. Beauty Services will include manicures and massages (of course), and will also include make-overs and waxing. You don’t have to worry about missing out if the place is packed. Each guest is guaranteed at least one beauty treatment with their ticket.

Since you will probably head straight to MaxBar after work, when the event winds down around 10pm chances are you’ll be starving. You’re in luck because just a few blocks over at Café Ba Ba Reeba you can nosh on $3 tapas and sip $3 Bud Lights from 10pm-12am. And, being a Lettuce Entertain You establishment, you can earn points on your frequent diner card. If you don’t have one yet, get one. There is a Lettuce restaurant on just about every corner in Chicago, so if you are going to eat there you might as well get something out of it other than just great food!

AMP Rock Lounge
1909 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
312.376.1860

PLRG Readers get complimentary cover and don’t wait in line (Must present this coupon to redeem)

Frankie’s on the Park
2322 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614
773-248-0400
www.frankiesonthepark.com

Mention PoorLittleRichGirls and get 15% off your entire purchase!

Late Nite Catechism (8pm Thu/Sat)
Put the Nuns in Charge! (8pm Fri/5pm Sat)
Sunday School Cinema (3pm Sun)

Royal George Theatre
1641 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL
312.988.9000
www.nuns4fun.com

 PLRG readers get 50% off ticket prices when you mention PoorLittleRichGirls when booking your tickets.  (Tickets $15 with promo, usually $30).

Ravens Chicago
2326 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL
773-348-1774
http://www.ravenschicago.com

 PoorLittleRichGirls readers get $5 martinis Sunday - Thursday with this coupon through the end of February.  One coupon per visit.