So yesterday was the huge day of free food from morning to night. How did you guys do? Did you pig out? My day went pretty well. The one huge disappointment was at the Mike's Hard Lemonade Backyard House Party at the Virgin Hotel. Apparently, they let about 2000 people RSVP for a space that would only hold 100ish people. And they told people to wait around to see if space would open up. Wait around, in line, outside, in the cold. Talk about a waste of time. SO LAME! The people behind Mike's Hard Lemonade need better marketing and event coordinators. Beverage industry parties tend to be one of the best ones, but Mike's totally failed this one. Or maybe it's the venue's fault? It could be their way of trying to put on an air of exclusivity, but it made the Virgin Hotel looks unorganized and tarnished their rep a bit. I won't want to recommend or come back here anytime soon.
I didn't sweat it much though. I moved on to the next party, which turned out pretty amazing. San Antonio sure put on quite the party at Rockit Burger Bar. The food and drinks were plentiful. Have you tried Rockit's pulled pork quesadillas? OMG - SO GOOD!
Oh, and let's not forget the free tacos I got from Postmates and the free Kati Roll from Hakka Bakka and Yelp. I can't wait to go back there and get more Indian food and mango lassi!
BTW, I found out that the Postmates free taco offer is valid until Saturday at 8 pm, so don't miss out. And if you are looking for a free promo code to cover delivery charges, use promo code dbjw for $10 off delivery!
Now, with all these free food giveaways, don't forget to give back! I recommend donating to foodrescue.io during Chicago's Restaurant Giving Week. FoodRescue makes it their mission to feed the hungry, and that is a cause I stand firmly behind. But even better, they feed the hungry with rescued food, meaning they help to get food to hungry people instead of letting that food go to waste. There is nothing I hate more than wasting food! Wasting food is SO WRONG!!!
Anyways, check them out here for more info on how YOU can help. PS, just for donating, you would get a treat from amazing Chicago businesses. And don't be afraid to go crazy with the donations. I suggest donating 20 times and getting 20 treats!
