TAP-Chicago’s October happy hour will be hosted at the Florentine this month! The Florentine, located in the JW Marriott Hotel, is one of the newest concepts from the internationally acclaimed BLT Restaurant Group. The venue boasts an upscale ambiance while keeping the distinct sensibility of a Chicago bar and restaurant. Join us and mingle with 150+ new and old friends!
Guests will enjoy complimentary appetizers, including the chef’s choice of pizza and crostini, as well as great drink specials: $5 all draft beer, $8 on house selected martini’s.
Admission: Thanks to Merry Richards Jewelers’ generous sponsorship, free advance tickets are available through Wed, October 10th, 5 pm. $5 afterward.
Register
Getting There: Blue, Brown, Orange, Pink, Purple Red Lines; #1, #7, #11, #14, #126, #129, #134, #135, #136, #151, #156, #X28, CTA buses, and limited street parking.
Questions? Call or email:
Yen-Chih Tsai 352.870.6256 | yen@tapchicago.org
Norm Leong 847.354.0134 | norm@tapchicago.org
About Our Sponsor
Known throughout Chicagoland for their philosophy of impeccable, personalized customer service, Merry Richards Jewelers offers a wonderful array of elegant designs using the finest diamonds and gemstones. http://www.
Do you love attending TAP-Chicago’s social, cultural, professional development, community service, and athletics events, and now want to be a part of an energetic team that makes it all happen?
Come join us for a fun bruncheon to meet current board members, make new friends, and learn more about the organization and the exciting ways you can get involved.
Space is limited to 25-30 attendees and subject to availability, so please RSVP ASAP with Anny Chou: anny@tapchicago.org | 617 459 2155. Feel free to call or email with questions as well.
Cost: We will have a potluck-style brunch with mimosas. We’d love for you to bring a dish to share, such as muffins, scones, bagels, etc. Once your RSVP is confirmed, a food list will be circulated to attendees to help better plan the selection.
Transportation: 10-minute walk from CTA Grand Blue line stop; easy-to-find street parking.
We are looking forward to your joining us and to meeting you at the bruncheon!
[Photo credit:Fresh & Easy]
We had such an amazing time at our annual barbecue beach party this year at Montrose Beach. There was great food and great Sangria; the nice open field to toss a football around was another plus. Thanks to everyone who came out and thank you for bearing with us with the event-date change. The great weather that came was well worth the wait! Below are some captured moments. Please upload your pictures to our Facebook album if you took any as well!
Special thanks to
Our social directors, Yen and Norm.
Yen and Norm for prepping the food.
Yen and Patty for grilling and making sure that everyone was well-fed!
Shelley, Tina, Autumn, Craig, Frank, Shannon, who helped set up and clean up.
Finally, to TJCCC, who co-hosted the event with us.
See you at our next barbecue in about 365 days!
Are you tired of always traveling to the city to attend TAP-Chicago events? We have just the remedy for you. Join us at Asian Bistro in Arlington Heights!
Modern, contemporary environment, Asian Bistro welcomes people to enjoy their home-style cooked meals. Specializing in Szechuan and Mandarin Cuisine, people all over town give their taste buds a delight whenever they dine here.
Who: for those of us who work/live in the suburbs and you city people, if you wanna join us!!!!!
Why: For food and laughs and making memories!
Where: http://asianbistro.biz/
How much: ~$20/person (without drinks). Price also depends on how many people come and how much we order. Everything comes in family-style servings so be prepared to share!
[Photo courtesy of FreeFoto.com]
Join TAP-Chicago for our September happy hour and mingle with 150+ new and old friends! Zella’s beautiful outdoor patio is a one of the best beer gardens in Chicago and is a great spot to enjoy the last of the warm weather!
Guests will enjoy complimentary appetizers, live band, as well as great drink specials: $3 Miller & Coors Light, $4 Sam Adams, $5 house wine, and $5 Call drinks! Also, we will have reserved space inside in case it rains!
Thanks to Merry Richards Jewelers’ generous sponsorship, limited free advance tickets to the event are available via the link below.
Admission: Free in advance by Tue, September 18, 5 pm, $5 afterward.
Free advance tickets: https://www.wepay.com/events/tapzella
Getting There: Armitage Brown Line, North/Clyborn Red Line; #73, #132 CTA buses, and limited street parking.
Questions? Call or email:
Yen-Chih Tsai 352.870.6256 | yen@tapchicago.org
Norm Leong 847.354.0134 | norm@tapchicago.org
About Our Sponsor
Merry Richards Jewelers offers a wonderful array of elegant designs using the finest diamonds and gemstones. They are known throughout Chicagoland for their philosophy of impeccable, personalized customer service.
More about Chicago Taiwanese American Professionals:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/tapchicago
Come join TAP-Chicago & TJCCC for our annual BBQ as we enjoy warm weather, delicious food, and great company! The event will be held at beautiful Montrose Beach, where there will be nets for beach volleyball and plenty of sand for football, frisbee, etc.
There will be:
Awesome Food hot dogs, burgers, brats, chicken, steak, vegetarian options, and sides.
Awesome Drinks beer, wine, and sangria in addition to soft drinks and water!
Awesome Games volleyball, football, frisbee, etc
Awesome People network and meet new and old friends
Tickets for this end-of-summer eat/drink/play/mingle extravaganza are only $15 prepaid through WePay, and $20 at the door. The deadline for early registration is Friday, August 31st at 5 pm.
**** WePay Early Registration Link, $15 ****
https://www.wepay.com/events/tap-chicago-bbq-beach-party
Getting There: There is plenty of street parking. Beach is also easily accessible via CTA Red Line (Wilson or Sheridan stop), and CTA buses #146 and #81. When you arrive look for the big group of Asian Americans or call one of us!
Questions or would you like to help? Call or email:
Grant Wu 847.710.1688 | grant@tapchicago.org
Yen-Chih Tsai 352.870.6256 | yen@tapchicago.org
Norm Leong 847.354.0134 | norm@tapchicago.org
More about TAP-Chicago:
http://www.tapchicago.org
On August 16, 2012, TAP-Chicago, along with the Filipino American Network (FAN), Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), and Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce Chicago (TJCCC), co-hosted a successful happy hour at Sushi Sumba.
With close to 200 attendees, the space was packed with new and old faces and great conversations.
Checking in
Announcements!
A big thank you to our volunteers, to our co-hosts, and of course, to our members, for your continued support.
Feel like you missed out on our August happy hour? Don’t be too distraught–we’ll have another one in September, so be sure to visit our website or Facebook page for updates! Also, if you want see more pictures from this evening, please click here.
[Photos courtesey of Ascene Chicago.]
Please join TAP-Chicago to celebrate the Asian American Chicago Network’s birthday. They are celebrating their one-year anniversary, and also their members and sponsors who have supported them and made the organization possible. This will be a daytime event with TAP-Chicago, NUA5, Kollaboration, and other Asian American organizations in Chicago.
THE ANTHEM has generously offered to sponsor the event with an event space and special AACN wristbands for great discounted drink specials. Located in the Wicker Park neighborhood, with great shopping, bars, and nightlife nearby, the Anthem is across from Banger’s and Lace and near the Bedford.
There will be $3 beer specials, $3 whiskey, and $6 Effen Vodka shots. The place also has great food! Complimentary waffle fries will be provided courtesy of AACN.
Please invite your friends to come as well. The more the merier.
RSVP: To help AACN get a better head count, please rsvp on our Facebook event’s page.
To Get There: The Anthem is right on Division, west of N. Milwaukee / Ashland. It’s a 3-minute walk from the Division Blue Line Stop.
The Asian American Chicago Network is a social networking group that focuses on connecting younger and working Asian Americans in Chicago to new friends and to what the city has to offer. Since it’s conception in August 2011, it has consistently hosted 1-2 events a week, and its current membership is a little over 450. Please check out the AACN website for more about the organization: http://www.asianamericanchicagonetwork.org. Please also check out their Meetup page, where they host their events.
***OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY**
SATURDAY @ 10:15 PM – Come join hundreds for AACN’s Official One-Year Anniversary Extravaganza After Party at Enclave, 220 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago.
Located in the heart of the city, Enclave and its partners have graciously accepted to help AACN host its one-year anniversary after party. Attendees will be able to get in FREE ALL NIGHT on Saturday night, 09/08/12, with the special AACN Password. Enclave is known for its affluent lounge/club atmosphere where many stars who have hosted events and parties (i.e. Kim Kardashian, Black Eyed Peas, Akira, etc.). This place normally has a $20 to $30 cover, but AACN and those who are celebrating with AACN will get in for free! Come join AACN for a wonderful night of fun. (DRESS CODE ENFORCED – No Tennis Shoes, No White Sneakers, No Black Sneakers, wear dressier shoes). Dress to Impress as you continue to network through the night! Cost: FREE all night with Special Password. (Come to the 1:00pm party at the Anthem for the password.)
Getting There: Right off of Chicago & Wells (The Chicago & Wells Purple/Brown Stop) OR about 5-minute walk west of the Chicago Red Line stop.
See you there!
Join TAP-Chicago, JACL, TJCCC, FAN, and 100+ new and old friends for a fun, outdoor summer happy hour at Sushi Samba! We are taking over the plush 3rd floor rooftop with its open-air patio, A/C, 40-foot bar, and thumpin’ sound system, the perfect location to savor the sunny summer weather!
Guests will enjoy drink specials including half-off their Shochu Signature cocktails.
Thanks to Merry Richards Jewelers’ generous sponsorship, free advance tickets to the event are available via the wepay link below.
Admission: Free in advance by Wednesday, August 15th by 5PM, $5 at the door.
Getting There: River North, Close to the Merchandise Mart Brown/Purple Line; Grand Red Line; and #11, 25, 33, 65, 125, and 156 CTA buses, limited street parking.
Questions? Call or email:
Norm Leong 847.354.0134 | norm@tapchicago.org
Yen-Chih Tsai 352.870.6256 | yen@tapchicago.org
Joe Huang (TJCCC) 847.942.5245 | huang_joe@hotmail.com
Stephanie Nitahara (JACL Chicago) 224.715.9003 | snitah2@gmail.com
Lakhi Siap (FAN-Chicago) 224.538.1471 | lakhi@ascenechicago.com
About Our Sponsor
Merry Richards Jewelers offers a wonderful array of elegant designs using the finest diamonds and gemstones. They are known throughout Chicagoland for their philosophy of impeccable, personalized customer service. http://www.merryrichardsjewelers.com/
More about Chicago Taiwanese American Professionals:
http://www.tapchicago.org/
More about Filipino American Network of Chicago:
http://www.fanchicago.org/
More about Japanese American Citizens League Chicago
http://www.jaclchicago.org/
More about Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce Chicago
http://www.tjccchicago.org/
Get ready to network @ Vertigo Sky Lounge!
Join TAP-Chicago, Asian Professional Network (APN), and the Northwestern University Asian and Asian American Alumni (NU-A5) on Thursday, July 12, 2012 @ Vertigo Sky Lounge from 6:30-9:00pm.
Vertigo Sky Lounge named to 2009’s Conde Nast Traveler’s Hot List, and ranked in the Top 3 of Hotel Bar of the Year Aw ards 2012 by the Nightclub Bar Awards, soaring 26 stories above the city, VSL is on top as Chicago’s premiere party lounge and bar. Year-round indoors and out.
Upon entering, each guests will be given a name tag to wear which allows for an easy and immediate introduction. Asian Professional Network events allow guests a chance to get their name networked with like minded-business professionals, entrepreneurs and executives while visiting the city’s best destinations. This is an window of opportunity in expanding the professional network circle or create new business opportunities.
Register early @ http://apn-vertigo.eventbrite.com/
Business Casual/Business/Cocktail attire only. Bring plenty of business cards.