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“IT’S NOT JUST A RESTAURANT; IT’S A STATE OF MIND…”
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Bar & Grill Set To Dock
At Chicago’s Historic Navy Pier® On June 20, 2011
CHICAGO (JUNE 2011) – Warm tropical breezes are forecasted for “One Particular [Chicago] Harbour” this summer. On June 20, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Bar & Grill will open its doors on Chicago’s Historic Navy Pier! Inspired by the travel and songs of Jimmy Buffett, Margaritaville Bar & Grill will be a great place for anyone who wants to escape from the everyday, any day of the week.
With the opening of Margaritaville Bar & Grill, the Midwest will need to travel no further than Chicago for that island getaway.
“I couldn’t be more excited about Margaritaville arriving on the shores of Lake Michigan,” said Jimmy Buffett. “From my earliest days in the city playing the Quiet Knight on Belmont, to the pinnacle of live performances singing in front of the ivy wall at Wrigley Field, I have had a long and wonderful history and affection for the people, the music, the art and the food of the Windy City. I have always thought Chicago as a beach town, a pretty big one, but still a beach town. I am happy to call Navy Pier home to Margaritaville. Fins Up Chicago.”
Seamlessly blending the tropics with a comfortable Chicago neighborhood bar, Margaritaville Bar & Grill offers a casual and laid back atmosphere in an intimate space, while its outdoor Tiki Bar will welcome guests from the boardwalk onto the weather protected outdoor deck. This is a great spot to take in the spectacular views, listen to live music and enjoy a meal or cocktails with family and friends. In the Retail Store, just a few steps from the Margaritaville Bar & Grill, visitors can find a select line of merchandise from Frozen Concoction Machines to oneofakind tees, much of it created just for this Chicago location.
Margaritaville Bar and Grill will feature classic American and islandinspired cuisine, as well as entertainment and live music. In addition to the signature “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” the menu will offer fresh fish, steaks, nachos, regional favorites, and, of course, margaritas, boat drinks, frozen concoctions and ice cold beer.
"Margaritaville is a terrific addition to Navy Pier. It is an established, highquality brand that offers a unique and fun dining atmosphere," said Marilynn Gardner, Navy Pier General Manager. "We look forward to Margaritaville adding to the overall guest experience for visitors to Navy Pier."
About Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville:
The atmosphere is inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of Jimmy Buffett, whose evocative songs inspire a crossgenerational yearning for an island adventure. Comprised of retail shops, restaurants, consumer goods, hotels, a casino and even a national radio station on Sirius XM, Margaritaville delivers an island experience where guests can enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of their favorite destination regardless of their current latitude.
Since launching its first location in Key West, Margaritaville has expanded to some of the most popular US destinations including: New Orleans, Orlando, Las Vegas, Myrtle Beach, Panama City Beach, Glendale, Mohegan Sun Casino, Nashville, and Jimmy Buffett’s at The Beachcomber in Honolulu, Hawaii. In addition to the restaurants and hotel, the first Margaritaville Casino is set to open in Las Vegas’ famed Flamingo Resort early fall of 2011. International locations can be found in the Caribbean, Mexico, the Republic of Panama and Canada. The Margaritaville Beach Hotel in Pensacola Beach, Florida opened July 2010.
Visit www.margaritaville.com for more information. Find Margaritaville on Facebook www.facebook.com/margaritaville
ABOUT NAVY PIER:
Located on Lake Michigan, just east of Chicago’s downtown, Navy Pier® (www.navypier.com) is the top visited tourist and leisure destination in the Midwest, welcoming more than eight million visitors annually for entertainment, family attractions, cultural and educational events, as well as business meetings and tradeshows. Originally opened in 1916 as a shipping and recreation facility, it is now one of the country’s most unique recreation and exposition facilities, showcasing more than 50 acres of parks, gardens, restaurants, shops, attractions, sightseeing and dining cruise boats, exhibition facilities and more. Navy Pier is directly accessible by car, CTA Bus, taxi, bike or on foot. Navy Pier is owned and operated by the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (www.mpea.com).
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