STAYTION MARKET & BAR ADDS OLYMPIC-SIZED FUN TO THE AFTER WORK ROUTINE IN AUGUST

STAYTION MARKET & BAR ADDS OLYMPIC-SIZED FUN TO THE AFTER WORK ROUTINE IN AUGUST 1 Staytion Market & Bar, 1 W. Wacker Drive, thrives on switching things up and making the after work celebration a bit more exciting. Throughout the month of August, Staytion hosts a series of events to put an adventurous turn on the traditional happy hour. These popular monthly events instill a sense of exhilaration and spark a love with the city’s bustling nightlife and endless entertainment. Entry is complimentary, with food and beverage available for purchase.

Staytion Market & Bar, 1 W. Wacker Drive, thrives on switching things up and making the after work celebration a bit more exciting. Throughout the month of August, Staytion hosts a series of events to put an adventurous turn on the traditional happy hour. These popular monthly events instill a sense of exhilaration and spark a love with the city’s bustling nightlife and endless entertainment. Entry is complimentary, with food and beverage available for purchase.

Get in the Olympic spirit as Staytion kicks off the month celebrating the 250+ athletes Chicago has sent to the Olympics over the years with Ren-Olympics on Wednesday, August 3, at 4 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to celebrate the native Chicagoans competing in this year’s Rio Summer Games. Brazilian-inspired cocktails such as the Caiprifuta in three flavor variations will be available to guests while they participate in a few games Staytion thinks should be included in 2020.

Refresh your weekly routine and celebrate with Rosé Soiree Wednesday, August 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. Rosé is one of the perfect sips to stay cool in the summer. Staytion guests will taste rosé and champagne samples from Thienot and learn which local farmer’s market fresh fruits pair perfectly with the drinks. This is the perfect spot to enjoy an alternative Wine Wednesday.

Slushies are not just for kids! After daily meetings and conference calls, improve your mixology talents with Craft Slushies Wednesday, August 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Gather at Staytion’s mixology station to learn the art of cocktails and craft unique slushies featuring liquors from local distillers like Koval. Sessions begin each half hour with guidance from Staytion’s knowledgeable mixologists, who will help bring each creation to life.

Test your Chicago trivia at Staytion’s Name That Chicagoan event on Thursday, August 25 at 4 p.m. From poets and architects to musical artists and more, Chicago is full of famous people who helped shape the city’s history. Many of these people are featured as caricature artwork behind our Staytion bar. Guests will attempt to match as many pictures as they can to the correct name for a chance to win a free appetizer. While people are guessing, guests will enjoy sounds from local artist M Terrel in the artist studio.

You’ve heard of the Taste of Chicago, but what about Taste the Neighborhood? This event is perfect to celebrate the end of a busy month on Tuesday, August 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. With many flavors that make up the city of Chicago and inspire food fanatics, guests will create their own spice rub with the help of Staytion’s chef, Eric Dougherty. All participants will be able to try their mix with a small bite steak or chicken and take the rest home for their own culinary creation.

Happy hour gets happier this month. In addition to the one-night events listed above, all month long guest can enjoy Staytion’s Daily Bar Ritual, held every Monday through Thursday at 5:15 p.m., when an initiation bell rings to signify that the work day is over and Happy Hour has begun. Guests can watch our mixologist as they create a special punch made with all local and seasonal products. Once ready, it is served complimentary for guests to enjoy until the punch runs out.

About Staytion Market & Bar

Located in the heart of Downtown Chicago on one of the city’s most iconic corners, 1 West Wacker Drive, Staytion Market & Bar is one of the city’s hottest new restaurants, providing a trendy and distinguished nightlife scene. Featuring an energetic and intriguing atmosphere, Staytion’s eclectic menu features unique street food with a Chicago flair, specialty handcrafted cocktails and local hops. Staytion invites discoverers to connect and socialize while taking in the distinctive elements of the space, including designs inspired by CTA bus windows from the early 1950s, serving as the entrance into the Chef’s display kitchen. The innovative atmosphere and exceptional service provides a place for guests to unwind and capture a taste of local products. To discover more, visit www.staytionbar.com or call 312-372-7200.