Streeterville Social, Flavor by Loews hits rooftop scene

By Gianna Annunzio, Staff Writer

Streeterville Social’s “Flavor by Loews” event on June 6 offered a range of food and beverage samples from partnerships with the Loews Hotels & Co Flavor program, including products by Chicago Honey Co-Op, Here and Revolution Brewing. As the sun set overhead, the gorgeous rooftop and bar exploded into an atmosphere of unique food and drink.

Streeterville Social rooftop. Photo by Gianna Annunzio

As the night began, the restaurant’s full-service bar served cocktails that incorporated honey from the Chicago Honey Co-Op’s local hives, offering a sweet honey-lemon flavor to all who wished to try. The group has three apiaries (bee farms) around town, where honey is harvested and taken to local farmers markets. The sources of nectar from flowers in Chicago’s city parks gave the honey deliciously complex flavors.

The locally sourced cold-pressed juices by Here were on offer and guests were able to take bottles of their favorite flavors home with them. The group also brought coupons and plant-related pins to give to attendees, hoping to spread the word about locally sourced and produced food.

Revolution Brewing, Illinois’ largest independent craft brewery, also offered samples of their classic brews along with pins and souvenir glasses. While dozens of their drinks are brought to life each year, ranging from IPAs to Belgian-style ales to pilsners, guests experienced a beer made exclusively for Loews Chicago Hotel. The beer, Zephr, is a low ABV golden ale that’s mild and crisp, with a delicate hop finish.

Loews Chicago Hotel looks forward to welcoming guests both old and new back to the hotel and Streeterville Social this summer.

Streeterville Social 

455 N. Park Dr.

Chicago IL, 60611

(312) 840-6617

streetervillesocial.com

Published June 6, 2018