Taste of River North Offers Best of Hood’, July 19-21

For those who didn’t quite get their fill at Taste of Chicago, I’m urging you to check out this weekend’s classed-up Taste of River North. This annual foodie fest gives discerning palates and weary art shoppers a gratifying taste of the best of everything River North has to offer in a beautiful riverfront green park setting. Hosted by River North Residents Association and presented by East Bank Club, ToRN reflects the characteristics of its neighborhood: spectacular food, world-class art and top-notch entertainment.
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Create the best late night Bar/Restaurant! Rockit Ranch bought Martini Ranch. You choose the concept Chicago! (update by Billy Dec)

UPDATE 10/19/12- THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN! The most voted for concept for our next venue was a play on a "Mexican Dive Bar" at 39% of the votes- so as of right now, we will proceed now in that direction!!!!! Please help us spread the word to hire the best staff for this project, and for positions available at our other Restaurants/Bars/Nightclubs...at our Open Call for Jobs this Monday 10/22/12 from 2p-530p at Rockit Bar & Grill (22 W. Hubbard). See: http://bit.ly/SAOFyP & email HR@RockitRanch.com for info.

Bike-in Movie Nights are Back!

Summer nights in the city are fun. The warm weather gives us plenty of activities to do at night! Last year, Whole Foods Market in Lincoln Park had a bike-in movie night and they are bringing it back!

Taking Chicago on a Style Exploration

There is a new company that’s making a splash even before their June 14th launch; ShopAround Chicago, the brainchild of CEO and Style Maven Sean Krista. Alongside partner Shontelle Watson, they have mapped out a trifecta of chic walking tours throughout the neighborhoods of Wicker Park, Lincoln Park and the Gold Coast.
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Billy Dec of Rockit Ranch Productions to be Creative Consultant of Pump Room Bar at Ian Schrager new PUBLIC Chicago

I struck up a friendship and mutual admiration with hotelier Ian Schrager over the last year and he asked me and our Rockit Ranch Productions team to help him as his Creative Consultant for the Pump Room Bar on his newest project PUBLIC Chicago. For details see http://www.PublicHotels.com .. Also, this exciting project is HIRING NOW!!! Email careers@publichotels.com if interested ASAP. More info to come!!!!!!