Enjoy a birds’-eye view of the dyeing of the Chicago River and the Columbus Drive parade from luxury skyboxes or over spirited cocktails in Rebar
CHICAGO, 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Saturday, March 16, Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago invites Chicagoans to mark St. Patrick’s Day – one of the city’s most spirited holidays – with unique celebrations throughout the property, including Skyboxes available for corporate events to view the festivities and specialty cocktails at Rebar.
- St. Patrick’s Day Skyboxes. The AAA Five Diamond downtown Chicago luxury hotel, renowned for its panoramic views of Lake Michigan, the Chicago River and the city’s historic architecture, will re-introduce its signature St. Patrick’s Day Skyboxes, located on the hotel’s 17th floor, in conjunction with the dyeing of the Chicago River green (which takes place at 10:00 a.m.) and the Columbus Drive parade (which steps off at noon).
Plan a unique corporate event or client appreciation outing by reserving one of the hotel’s St. Patrick’s Day Skyboxes. Attendees will enjoy an unparalleled perspective of Chicago’s most beloved tradition while feasting on traditional, gourmet Irish fare. Located in the hotel’s four spacious salons, the St. Patrick’s Day Skyboxes can accommodate up to 40 people and are ideal for businesses or even groups of friends seeking a unique, cheerful outing. Hosts who reserve a St. Patrick’s Day Skybox may choose from either a breakfast or lunch package created especially for this festive occasion:
Morning Offerings
Green Croissants
Scrambled Eggs
Irish Bacon and Sausage
Roasted Tomatoes
Sautéed Mushrooms
Traditional Black and White Pudding
Bachelor’s Beans
$46 per person
Afternoon Offerings
Green Brioche
Potato Leek Soup
Corned Beef Carving
Cabbage and Bacon
Colcannon or Boiled Potatoes
Grilled Salmon with Leek and Pearl Onion Cream Sauce
Shepherd’s Pie
$58 per person
When reserving a Skybox, organizers looking to infuse their afternoon with an extra dose of Irish flare can request to supplement their package with specialties such as Smoked Salmon and Soda Bread with accoutrements ($16 per person), Cornish Pasties($10 per person) or Sweet Treats crafted by Executive Pastry Chef Patrick Fahy: Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes, St. Paddy’s Cookies, Green Apple Jelly Candy, Irish Soda Bread, Green Blondies, Green Velvet Torte, Green Cotton Candy, Pistachip Crème Brulee, Four Leaf Clovers, Golden Nuggets, Irish Flag Lollypops, Green Verrine and Paddy Cakes ($16 per person).
Two, all-inclusive beverage packages including Deluxe and Premium Brands, as well as a la carte specialty cocktails like Irish Coffee ($10), Irish Stout, ($9) Irish Cream ($12) and Irish Whiskey ($12) are also available. (*Note: Liquor cannot be served before 10:30 a.m.).
St. Patrick’s Day Skybox celebrations at Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago can be reserved by contacting Catering Coordinator Cece Kosiba at 312.588.8059 or ckosiba@trumphotels.com. Please visit www.trumpchicagohotel.com for additional details.
- Shamrocks for Kids. In addition, Trump Chicago associates will reach out to the local community on Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16 in support of the Mercy Home for Boys & Girls’s “Shamrocks for Kids” initiative, by distributing special shamrocks in return for gracious donations.
- Rebar Revelry. Downstairs at Rebar, the hotel’s chic mezzanine-level lobby that overlooks the Chicago River, guests can take advantage of the recently expanded space and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Chicago River. Guests are invited to enjoy two signature cocktails ($17 each), designed to fill St. Patrick’s Day revelers with the “Luck o’ the Irish”: theShamrockatini, crafted with Jameson Irish Whiskey, Godiva White, and Crème de Menthe, and the Leprechaun Elixir, a classic Irish coffee with a kick.
T. Colm O’Callaghan, vice president, managing director of Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago – and a native of Killarney, Ireland – is especially looking forward to the holiday. “It’s wonderful to bring a piece of my homeland to visitors and residents of Chicago. Our St. Patrick’s Day Skyboxes and specialty cocktails and prime views at Rebar provide opportunities to celebrate at every level,” he said. “No matter where they are in the property, every guest can experience a little taste of Ireland and an excellent vantage of the freshly-dyed Chicago River and the parade.”
About Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago
Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago, located in the heart of the city at 401 N. Wabash Avenue, welcomed its first hotel guests in January 2008. The hotel, comprising floors 14-27 of a 92-story residential tower developed by the Trump Organization, features 339 luxuriously appointed guestrooms including one-, two- and three-bedroom suites; Sixteen, a Michelin-rated restaurant featuring the progressive American cuisine of Executive Chef Thomas Lents; The Spa at Trump® with 53 specially appointed spa guest rooms; the Trump Health Club; Rebar, a chic cocktail lounge; The Terrace at Trump and more. Designed by the noted architectural firm of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill with interiors by McGinley Design, Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago is a stunning addition to Chicago’s distinguished skyline. The hotel was recognized by Travel + Leisure as one of the top 5 hotels for business travelers in the “World’s Best Awards” 2012 and named one of the “World’s Best Hotels” for 2013. For room and event reservations at Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago, call (312) 588-8000, (877) 458-TRUMP (7867). Click here to follow the hotel on Twitter. Click here to find the property on Facebook.
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