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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 

https://www.chicagotribune.com/redeye/ct-redeye-things-to-do-in-chicago-this-weekend-20191205-mr7pzxfsofbmrabaw65x746boi-story.html

 

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

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/article/things-to-do-in-chicago-this-weekend-holidays-of-light-rooftop-curling-winter-festivals-die-hard-holiday-pop-up/ar-BBXP45k

 

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

https://blockclubchicago.org/2019/11/20/15-christmas-and-hanukkah-pop-up-bars-to-get-you-ready-for-the-holidays/

 

Block Club Chicago (Lincoln Square) – Full feature on pop-up – November 22

https://blockclubchicago.org/2019/11/22/welcome-to-the-party-pal-die-hard-pop-up-takes-over-the-sixth-cocktail-bar-for-holiday-season/

 

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

http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/DINING-Pennyville-Station-Mollys-Cupcakes-pop-ups-Mantuano-leaves/67590.html

 

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/

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