HotelChatter - Tag: Hotel Happy Hours

You May Now Feel Good About Drinking Kimpton's Free Wine

pbb — 2011-03-02T11:58:14-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/4912/EventiLobby.jpg" class="top"> Already known for their <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Hotel%20Happy%20Hours">lobby happy hours</a>, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Kimpton%20Hotels">Kimpton Hotels</a> are further stepping up their booze game with a new Wines That Care program. The new selections, which will be served up in all 51 Kimptons, have been picked because the vineyards involved are using socially or environmentally conscious practices. Which is awesome, because we now have an extra excuse to enjoy their fine, free booze with a clear conscience. Among the brands now on offer are French Rabbit, biodynamic wine which comes in Tetra Pak to reduce packaging weight and cost, Citra Wines, an Italian brand that's donating calling cards to soldiers serving overseas, and Banrock Station, the Australian vineyard that donates a portion of

San Diego: Three Ways to Stuff Your Face at the Andaz San Diego

Jennifer Kester — 2011-01-20T11:31:11-05:00

Just as American Idol has brought in J.Lo and Steven Tyler to add some life to the ailing TV show, Andaz San Diego has introduced new chef de Cuisine Michael Liotta to kick-start the food and drink offerings. And lucky for you, you won't have to sing for your supper.

Here are three ways to eat and drink at the Andaz.

New York: Have A Holiday Cocktail At Jumeirah Essex House For $10 This Friday

MsRebecca — 2010-12-15T16:55:54-05:00

Here's a holiday riddle for you: When do we love a holiday cocktail more than ever before? When it's a mere ten bucks! OK, so that wasn't really a riddle but it is almost unheard of for a fancy hotel to offer specialty cocktails for less than $15. Which is why we're psyched about the special happy hour taking place this Friday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at South Gate, the restaurant at Jumeirah Essex House in New York.

The cocktail menu at South Gate already includes classics such as The Cougar and The Stork Club ($16 each) but at this Friday's Happy Hour you can get a Spiced Cranberry Agave cocktail for just $10. Suh-weet!

Chicago: The W Chicago-Lakeshore Serves Street Food and a Cocktail for $10

Jennifer Kester — 2010-04-16T08:50:23-05:00

One of the hidden gems in the W Chicago-Lakeshore is its special Wednesday happy hour, the Streets @ WAVE. It's so hidden, you have to ask for it by name to get the top-secret menu. At least that's what happened when we visited the hotel lounge to try the ethnic street food special.

The hotel's Mediterranean-inspired restaurant WAVE visits other countries' cuisines every Wednesday and offers its spin on street food native to that nation. Each month focuses on a different country; March featured India, and this month it's China.

Seattle: 10 Reasons To Hit Up BOKA Happy Hour at Hotel 1000

globetrotting gourmet — 2009-07-22T16:59:22-05:00

If you’ve ever been to Hotel 1000 then you know that this popular after work spot boasts one of downtown Seattle’s best (if not the best, IMO) happy hours. Chef Angie Roberts takes BOKA’s culinary program seriously and doesn’t slack for happy hour just because prices are slashed. Instead, her nearly 80% organic menu shines on spruced up comforty American favorites, with – dare we say – a bit of urban flare. When we stayed at Hotel 1000 the other month, eating at BOKA was the highlight of our trip. That and the Space Needle of course!