Yippee Ki Yay : A Die Hard Christmas Pop Up Bar
Summary of Work:
Concept development
Co-designed interior
Directed installation
Created and maintained social media accounts
Designed website
Food photography
Brand launch
Menu design












NATIONAL PRESS
Thrillist National – “Best Holiday Popup Bars: Where to Get Your Holiday Cocktail Jollies This Season” – December 13
https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/best-holiday-pop-up-bars
Thrillist National – “Why Oh-So-Serious Cocktail Bars Lose Their Cool for the Holidays” – December 13
https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/holiday-pop-up-bars-craft-cocktail-movement/food-and-drink
The Manuel – Encompasses the whole country “9 Holiday-Themed Bars Actually Worth a Visit” – December 19
https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-holiday-themed-bars/
The Dad – Encompasses the whole country “You Asked For a Miracle, I Give You a ‘Die Hard’ Christmas Pop-Up Bar” – December 13
https://www.thedad.com/you-asked-for-a-miracle-i-give-you-a-die-hard-christmas-pop-up-bar/
LOCAL PRESS
Chicago Tribune/Chicago RedEye – lead item for ‘Die Hard’ holiday pop-up and curling on the roof — here are 5 things to do in Chicago this weekend” – December 5
Microsoft News Lifestyle - “Things to do in Chicago this weekend: ‘Holidays of Light,’ rooftop curling, winter festivals, ‘Die Hard’ holiday pop-up” (same content from Chicago Tribune link above) – December 5
Eater – 2nd item in “22 Decked-Out Holiday and Christmas Pop-Up Bars in Chicago" – early December
https://chicago.eater.com/maps/christmas-holiday-pop-up-bars-chicago
Chicago Sun-Times – print and online – second listing – “Where Bells On Cocktails Ring” – December 11
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-sun-times/20191211/282471415742362
Block Club Chicago (entire Block Club network) “20 Christmas And Hanukkah Pop-Up Bars To Get You Ready For The Holidays” – November 20
Block Club Chicago (Lincoln Square) – Full feature on pop-up – November 22
Chicago Parent – "10 holiday pop-up bars to celebrate the season" – December 4
https://www.chicagoparent.com/play/date-night-ideas/christmas-bars-chicago/
Distractify - Bottoms Up! These Christmas Bars Are the Best Stops for a Holiday Drink – December 12
https://www.distractify.com/p/christmas-bars-near-me
Do312 – Event Listing with Details – Late November
https://do312.com/events/2019/11/19/yippee-ki-yay-tickets
TimeOut Chicago – Event Listing with details – Late November
https://www.timeout.com/chicago/nightlife/yippee-ki-yay-a-die-hard-christmas-pop-up-bar
Chicago Food Magazine – “Holiday Gifts and Dining Deals Around Chicagoland” – December 12
https://www.chicagofoodmagazine.com/news/thanksgiving-and-holiday-dining-deals-around-chicagoland
Windy City Media Group – event listing in holiday roundup – December 12
Chicago Food Authority ~ Chicago’s Most Decked-Out Holiday Pop-Up Bars ~ early December
https://chicagofoodauthority.com/chicagos-most-decked-out-holiday-pop-up-bars/