November 27, 2013
EVENT REVIEW: Bacon, Sports and Beer!
Next to fashion, my next three favorite things (in no specific
order) are: bacon, beer and sports. BaconSports.com, a sports comedy site that
preaches bacon, sports and beer, is the master party planner behind the first
annual Bacon, Sports and Beer Celebration. Not only did this celebration make
be feel all warm and fuzzy from the blustery (abnormally) cold Chicago
temperatures, it was also in my backyard at Union Station’s Great Hall. It was
a wedding for beer, bacon and sports and I was happy to get an invite.
Every inch of the walls in the Great Hall were covered with
some of the cities hottest restaurants bacon creations, beer tastings from
craft breweries and sport themed games. Three words – Pop-A-Shot. I now have
your attention. Guests were encouraged to sport their “most random” jersey or
sports attire. Like every Prom, there is a King and Queen; well at the Bacon,
Sports and Beer celebration, there was a Bacon Bro and a Bacon Babe. Aside from
a man dressed in a San Francisco 49’ers suit and the best damn Ditka
impersonator I’ve ever seen, a majority of the crowd was sporting jerseys, tees
and sweatshirts. While I was working, I had to participate in some way,
otherwise what kind of Sportsanista would I be?!
some of the cities hottest restaurants bacon creations, beer tastings from
craft breweries and sport themed games. Three words – Pop-A-Shot. I now have
your attention. Guests were encouraged to sport their “most random” jersey or
sports attire. Like every Prom, there is a King and Queen; well at the Bacon,
Sports and Beer celebration, there was a Bacon Bro and a Bacon Babe. Aside from
a man dressed in a San Francisco 49’ers suit and the best damn Ditka
impersonator I’ve ever seen, a majority of the crowd was sporting jerseys, tees
and sweatshirts. While I was working, I had to participate in some way,
otherwise what kind of Sportsanista would I be?!
Paired with my Pagie Denim coated
black skinnies and taupe suede over-the-knee boots from Nine West, I wore this
amazing Nameless stripped button-up, I found at Shopbop.com via The Man Repeller. This shirt is proof that fashion and sports can live harmoniously. I digress….
black skinnies and taupe suede over-the-knee boots from Nine West, I wore this
amazing Nameless stripped button-up, I found at Shopbop.com via The Man Repeller. This shirt is proof that fashion and sports can live harmoniously. I digress….
As soon as we walked in to the
event, I immediately went into Quarterback mode. I assessed the defensive
set-up and landed on a play that would get the ball into the end zone. In
laments terms, I created a route for myself to sample the most food and beer,
sprinkled with a minor photo-shoot and short game of pop-a-shot. Kitchen Surfing, a private chef service,
was one of the most memorable booths with their cheddar bacon drop biscuits
with bacon jam. The hospitality of Chef Dustin Smallheer was just as amazing as
the bacon jam. Next I sampled some baked macaroni and cheese with bacon crumble
from Market Bar. The portion was as big as my head, but I
wasn’t mad at it.
event, I immediately went into Quarterback mode. I assessed the defensive
set-up and landed on a play that would get the ball into the end zone. In
laments terms, I created a route for myself to sample the most food and beer,
sprinkled with a minor photo-shoot and short game of pop-a-shot. Kitchen Surfing, a private chef service,
was one of the most memorable booths with their cheddar bacon drop biscuits
with bacon jam. The hospitality of Chef Dustin Smallheer was just as amazing as
the bacon jam. Next I sampled some baked macaroni and cheese with bacon crumble
from Market Bar. The portion was as big as my head, but I
wasn’t mad at it.
After the bacon indulgent, I
needed something to wash it down. I walked on over to the Magic Hat booth to sample their chocolate stout – Heart of Darkness. Chocolate beer? I say
yes! I’m the kind of girl who needs some sweet with my savory. On my way to the
pop-a-shot I scooped up a deviled egg with buffalo sauce sprinkled with bacon
bits for extra confidence. Turns out a deviled egg topped with bacon does not
help your shot, but we were all winners that day right?
needed something to wash it down. I walked on over to the Magic Hat booth to sample their chocolate stout – Heart of Darkness. Chocolate beer? I say
yes! I’m the kind of girl who needs some sweet with my savory. On my way to the
pop-a-shot I scooped up a deviled egg with buffalo sauce sprinkled with bacon
bits for extra confidence. Turns out a deviled egg topped with bacon does not
help your shot, but we were all winners that day right?
After making a full lap around the
premises, it was time to hit up the Action
Booth, a photographer service that puts the photobooth to shame. The
photographer made me jump in 5-inch heels. He said jump, I said how high! The
photo below is probably one of my favorite take-aways from the event!
premises, it was time to hit up the Action
Booth, a photographer service that puts the photobooth to shame. The
photographer made me jump in 5-inch heels. He said jump, I said how high! The
photo below is probably one of my favorite take-aways from the event!
My second favorite take-away of
the event, was BaconSports.com’s commitment to give Chicago Cares, a Chicago based volunteer program charity, at least
$5,000 of all ticket proceeds. Chicagoians helping Chicagoians, love it!
the event, was BaconSports.com’s commitment to give Chicago Cares, a Chicago based volunteer program charity, at least
$5,000 of all ticket proceeds. Chicagoians helping Chicagoians, love it!
Now what’s a party without a
parting gift? In a recyclable shopping bag each guest received the following
items: Vosges chocolate, $50 Nakewines.com Gift card, Bacon marinade from
Tongue Spank Spice Company, coupon to Kitchen Surfing (while I WILL use),
coupons to Frontier and a gift card to apply to Box of Paradise’s one year
subscription. I judge every party by the happiness of my stomach and the
contents I leave with. The Bacon, Sports and Beer celebration was the perfect
winter Saturday antidote. Job well done.
parting gift? In a recyclable shopping bag each guest received the following
items: Vosges chocolate, $50 Nakewines.com Gift card, Bacon marinade from
Tongue Spank Spice Company, coupon to Kitchen Surfing (while I WILL use),
coupons to Frontier and a gift card to apply to Box of Paradise’s one year
subscription. I judge every party by the happiness of my stomach and the
contents I leave with. The Bacon, Sports and Beer celebration was the perfect
winter Saturday antidote. Job well done.
Shirt: Nameless | Denim: Paige Denim | Boots: Nine West (similar) | Coat: H&M (last seen here) | Sunnies: Ray Ban
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Solid! Sporting after all is more than a lifestyle: it's a state of being and mind. Much as a bit of the standard markers wouldn't hurt, such as the good ol' jersey that spell out the team name.
Jennine @ UE Sports
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