Magellan News
Posted by admin | October 27, 2011 | No Comments » |
EVENT: Kid’s Halloween Event
Location: The Swissotel – 3rd Floor
Date: Saturday, October 29th
Time: 10am – 12pm
Fee: Complimentary
Trick or Treat at Swissôtel Chicago on October 29th from 10am – 12pm. VIK (very important kids) activities will include: Cookie Decorating, Trick or Treating, Animal Encounters with Shedd Aquarium animal specialists, Jim the Bug Guy from the Field Museum and so much more…
EVENT: Lakeshore East Halloween Family Parade
Location: Caffe RoM & The Park at LSE
Date: Sunday, October 30th
Time: 11:00am (meet near Children’s play area)
Caffe RoM will be offering treats to everyone who participates in the costume parade! Caffe RoM will sponsor prizes for: -Best Kid’s Costume, Best Pet Costume &Best Pair Costume (Pet & Owner, Parent & Kid or Kid & Kid).
EVENT: Adult Halloween Event for Lakeshore East Residents!
Location: III Forks Steak House at Lakeshore East
Date: Monday, October 31st
Time: 5:00 – 7:00pm
Roof Top Bar
(Weather permitting. Indoor bar if bad weather)
Complimentary Light Appetizers
Show your Magellan Rewards Card for 1/2 off wine by the glass !
Costume Contest! Best male, female and couple will win a dinner gift card to III Forks!
EVENT: Join me at Halloweve this Friday night for a 3-hour unlimited drink package for just $30 . Chicago Sprot and Social 9th Annual Halloweve bash at John Barleycorn in Wrigleyville is this Friday night and tickets are almost sold out! Halloweve has grown to be one of the biggest, craziest and best parties in Chicago for the past 8 years. We’ll have an awesome DJ spinning all night and great prizes for the best costumes! This party sells out in advance every year – Make sure to get your tickets today!
$30 Ticket Includes: 3-hour drink package with Coors Light, Absolut, Malibu and Jameson, an awesome live DJ and a costume contest with cash prizes.
Posted by vanessa | October 25, 2011 | No Comments » |
Radisson Blu Exclusive Offer for Aqua Residents Only!
Aqua Residents Friends/Family Rate:
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago is pleased to extend a discounted rate of $150 plus applicable taxes for CityView King Rooms and $175 plus applicable taxes for CityView Queen/Queen Rooms for your friends and family for any bookings from October 31, 2011-December 31, 2012. Receive your discounted rate by booking online at radissonblu.com/aquahotel-chicago or by calling 800-333-3333 using the promotional code AQUARA. A signed room authorization form is required upon check-in (can be obtained at the Aqua leasing and condo management office). This offer is subject to change and based upon availability.
Filini House Charge Program:
Aqua Residents may establish a house charge account for Filini charges by completing a credit application form for approval and submitting to the hotel after November 5, 2011. Forms may be returned to the front desk at which time a credit card imprint will be taken. Our accounting department will send you an email confirmation with your resident account number.
Aqua Residents Filini Promotion:
The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel is pleased to extend discounted Filini pre-paid cards. Purchase a card for $40 and receive a value of $50 OR purchase a card for $75 and receive a value of $100.
Pre-paid cards will be available by December 1, 2011.
Details about the Radisson Blu
Location:
Situated near the confluence of Lake Michigan and the Chicago River in the Lakeshore East Development Award Winning Aqua Tower, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel is surrounded by Chicago’s biggest tourist attractions, including Millennium Park, Navy Pier and the fabulous shopping of Michigan Avenue’s Magnificent Mile.
Accommodations:
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago offers 334 fashion-inspired rooms, including 203 king rooms, 131 Queen/Queen rooms, 15 king suites, the “Millennium Park” and “Lakeshore” Suites as well as the “Aqua” 2-bedroom Presidential Suite, each with choice of distinct room styles-Naturally Cool, which features splashes of color, a soft sensual white bed, metal lamps, wood flooring and dramatic paper art versatile enough for any setting or climate, and Mansion House, which features sophisticated strong lines, deep rich timber finishes, flashes of chrome and stunning turquoise complemented by a powerful use of artwork that presents a “dark but clubby” aura.
Resort Amenities:
· 80,000 square foot green roof and recreation deck
· 8,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art fitness and spa facility
· In-hotel state of the art movie screening room
· Indoor lap pool
· Indoor basketball court
· Billiard table
· Hot tub, sauna, steam and massage room
· Outdoor pools and hotel tubs with cabanas
· 1/5 mile running/walking trail
· Fire pit and Grills
· Full-service business center
Meeting Facilities:
The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago boasts 28.592 square feet of total meeting space. The property’s ballroom is 12,041 square feet and features 20-foot-high windows overlooking The Park at Lakeshore East. The overall meeting and event space can be configured into 14 different meeting rooms ranging from 612 to 8,374 square feet.
Dining Options: The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago presents Filini, an Italian small plates eatery located within the hotel that focuses on the finest fresh ingredients and flavors. Filini’s food is uncomplicated but exquisitely prepared and presented to enhance the excellence of the produce.
Posted by admin | October 25, 2011 | No Comments » |
Radisson Blu Hotel Exclusive to Aqua residents only!
Aqua Residents Friends/Family Rate:
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago is pleased to extend a discounted rate of $150 plus applicable taxes for CityView King Rooms and $175 plus applicable taxes for CityView Queen/Queen Rooms for your friends and family for any bookings from October 31, 2011-December 31, 2012. Receive your discounted rate by booking online at radissonblu.com/aquahotel-chicago or by calling 800-333-3333 using the promotional code AQUARA. A signed room authorization form is required upon check-in (can be obtained at the Aqua leasing and condo management office). This offer is subject to change and based upon availability.
Filini House Charge Program:
Aqua Residents may establish a house charge account for Filini charges by completing a credit application form for approval and submitting to the hotel after November 5, 2011. Forms may be returned to the front desk at which time a credit card imprint will be taken. Our accounting department will send you an email confirmation with your resident account number.
Aqua Residents Filini Promotion:
The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel is pleased to extend discounted Filini pre-paid cards. Purchase a card for $40 and receive a value of $50 OR purchase a card for $75 and receive a value of $100. Pre-paid cards will be available by December 1, 2011.
Details about the Rasisson Blu Aqua Hotel
Location: Situated near the confluence of Lake Michigan and the Chicago River in the Lakeshore East Development Award Winning Aqua Tower, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel is surrounded by Chicago’s biggest tourist attractions, including Millennium Park, Navy Pier and the fabulous shopping of Michigan Avenue’s Magnificent Mile.
Accommodations: Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago offers 334 fashion-inspired rooms, including 203 king rooms, 131 Queen/Queen rooms, 15 king suites, the “Millennium Park” and “Lakeshore” Suites as well as the “Aqua” 2-bedroom Presidential Suite, each with choice of distinct room styles-Naturally Cool, which features splashes of color, a soft sensual white bed, metal lamps, wood flooring and dramatic paper art versatile enough for any setting or climate, and Mansion House, which features sophisticated strong lines, deep rich timber finishes, flashes of chrome and stunning turquoise complemented by a powerful use of artwork that presents a “dark but clubby” aura.
Resort Amenities:
Meeting Facilities: The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago boasts 28.592 square feet of total meeting space. The property’s ballroom is 12,041 square feet and features 20-foot-high windows overlooking The Park at Lakeshore East. The overall meeting and event space can be configured into 14 different meeting rooms ranging from 612 to 8,374 square feet.
Dining Options: The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago presents Filini, an Italian small plates eatery located within the hotel that focuses on the finest fresh ingredients and flavors. Filini’s food is uncomplicated but exquisitely prepared and presented to enhance the excellence of the produce.
Posted by admin | October 18, 2011 | No Comments » |
Magellan Development Group was recently selected by the U.S. General Services Administration to host a Finland delegation touring Chicago for a presentation on the topic, “Overview of Chicago Real Estate Markets & Business Environment.”
In explaining the selection of Joel M. Carlins, Magellan co-CEO, to address the group that included Finnish public and civic government officials, developers and real estate experts, Michael Hobson of the Great Lakes GSA, explained that “having Joel represent the private sector would be perfect because of his unique point of view on the topic to be discussed.”
Joined by Magellan President David Carlins and Vice President Sean Linnane some 25 members of the delegation participated in the presentation and discussion held in a party suite of the internationally-acclaimed mixed-use Aqua tower that serves as the icon of the 28-acre Lakeshore East neighborhood being developed by Magellan.
The presentation and discussion ran about two hours and demonstrated “both intense interest and knowledge of real estate and business in general by the delegation from Finland.
“Needless to say, they were particularly interested in the background of Lakeshore East and especially Jeanne Gang’s Aqua design, which has won several international design awards, most recently the prestigious Prix d’Excellence award from FIABCI, the International Real Estate Federation of which Finland is a member.”
Rising in the heart of downtown Chicago, steps from world-class attractions Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park, Lakeshore East is believed to be the largest parcel of downtown land under development in a major U.S. city. The is $4 billion mixed-use development in the rapidly growing New Eastside incorporates all the elements of a traditional city community, a lifestyle center that includes homes, retail, recreational opportunities and amenities such as a lush 6-acre public park and a planned elementary school.
Residential developments at Lakeshore East currently include eight completed and occupied buildings. They include the 29-story Lancaster, the community’s first condominium building with 209 residences; The Shoreham, a 46-story apartment tower with 548 residences; The Regatta, a 44-story condominium building with 325 residences; The Chandler; a 35-story condominium building with 304 residences; 340 on the Park, a 62-story condominium building with 344 residences; the 51-story The Tides, the community’s second rental property with 607 residences, the 87-story Aqua, the first high-rise in the city designed uniquely to combine condominiums, rental apartments, townhomes, hotel and retail spaces, and The Benton Place Parkhomes, an enclave of 25 gracious townhomes. Coast at Lakeshore East, the community’s fourth rental tower, is now under construction with planned opening of February 2013
A diverse retail component of the community includes a Fifth Third Bank facility, Caffé Rom gourmet coffee shop, and CVS Pharmacy. The Village Market retail center, anchored by a 55,000-square-foot Mariano’s Fresh Food Market and Chicago’s first III Forks Steakhouse, recently opened. Other restaurants headed for the market include Maison A Brasserie and Eggy’s Breakfast Café. Cuticles Nail Salon has also signed a lease.
In addition, the grand opening of the upper-upscale Radisson Blue Aqua hotel that will occupy 18 floors of the Aqua tower and also marks the North American debut for the Radisson Blu brand is scheduled for Nov. 1.
For additional information on Lakeshore East, please visit www.MagellanDevelopment.com. For residential information on residences for sale, please contact Leila Zammatta of Magellan Realty at (312) 493-8200.
Posted by admin | October 18, 2011 | No Comments » |
Jeremy Oremland, 29, a veteran financial analyst, has joined Magellan Development Group, one of Chicago’s most prolific real estate developers, in the newly created position of financial analyst.
In this position Oremland will be responsible for evaluating residential, retail, and mixed-use development opportunities nationwide.
While Magellan’s extensive portfolio of real estate developments has been centered in and around Chicago’s central business district, President David Carlins explains that “our horizons go well beyond Chicago and with his experience Jeremy Oremland will be instrumental in expanding our scope of operations.”
Since its inception in 1996 Magellan’s focus has been high-rise residential and mixed-use projects and the firm has successfully financed more than $2 billion of projects totaling more than 6,600 residential units, more than 517,000 square feet of commercial space and has received more than 60 awards for design and planning excellence. Magellan and its affiliates have designed and developed a wide variety of other projects including commercial, institutional, government, educational, hospital and transportation projects.
The scope of Oremland’s responsibilities includes financial structuring, design, entitlement, construction, marketing, and sales of all Magellan projects, including building development efforts related to Lakeshore East.
Posted by admin | October 13, 2011 | No Comments » |
Aria Restaurant at the Fairmont Hotel
Sweetest day Menu 2011 Five Courses: $85 or $125 with wine
First Course:
Enchanted forest….
Beets, quail egg, candied hazelnuts, squash, arugula emulsion
Or
A torn heart….
King crab, pomegranate emulsion, torn basil
Second Course:
Menage a Foies…
Foie and chicken liver mousse with peach and thai chili gelee and foie and pork potsticker with cognac hoisin sauce
or
I’ve got my eye on you….
Pork belly, kimchi, quail egg and mung bean pancake stacks
Third Course….
Forbidden Love
Tamarind Glazed Halibut with Red Curry, Forbidden Black Rice Risotto, and Caramelize pineapple
Or
I like it Hot and Spicy
Korean Chili Broiled Black Cod with razor clam ddukbokki
Fourth Course…..
Wild Fantasies
Seared elk with Curried Kabocha Squash with Blueberry Gastrique and Patty pan Squash
Or
Red Light Special
Red Curry Braised Shortribs, Thai Basil Potato Puree, Spicy Peanuts, Green Apple Kimchi
Fifth Course…..
Love can be Bittersweet and Spicy….
Decadent Bittersweet Thai Chili Chocolote Cake, Coconot Sorbet, and Caramelized pineapple
or
Passionate Karma Sutra
Passion Fruit and Mango Semi Freddo with Taragon Syrup and Shortbread Crumbles
Posted by tricia | October 12, 2011 | No Comments » |
Magellan Development Group has scheduled its 5th annual Festival in the Park at Lakeshore East on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The popular Expo-style Festival was created to introduce residents of the emerging neighborhood a block north of Millennium Park to the many shops and services who participate in the unique Magellan Rewards program. The event is open to the public.
Magellan Rewards program aims to enhance the lifestyle of residents by providing members with access to the best downtown Chicago has to offer, from restaurants and shops to entertainment, health & fitness and in-home services to private promotions and special events. New and exciting offers are continuously added to the program online. In addition, the Rewards Program staff orchestrates a full calendar of social activities for residents to enjoy including cocktail parties, networking events, book and social clubs, fitness programs and many more.
Among the more than 60 Magellan Rewards partners providing information and entertainment to Festival visitors are two new Lakeshore East attractions: Mariano’s Fresh Market, III Forks Prime Steakhouse, both at the Village Market retail center and the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel. Radisson Blu is an upper-upscale hotel brand that will be making its North American debut this fall in the internationally-acclaimed mixed-use Aqua tower.
The list of dozens of vendors also participating in this year’s event includes Ana’s Maid Service, Angels Maid Service, Café RoM, Centered Chef, CHALK Preschool, Chicago Architectural Foundation, Chicago Institute of Natural Health, S.C., CEO Deliveries, Chocolates on my Pillow, City Scents, City Swarm, Columbia Yacht Club, Cuticles, Custodial Plus, Custom House/Maison/Eggys, Deniz Professional Coaching, Diva N Design, Home Element, Home Spa, House of Maderia, I Wish, I-Go Car Sharing, Jewell Catering, Just Grapes, LimeLight Catering, Lucky Strike, Massage Envy, Mid-America Club and mySpa.
Also participating are North Pier Dental, Organic Looms, Park Grill, PEM Event Marketing, Perl Mortgage, Riva Restaurant, Soaring Solutions, Spa Bark, State Farm Insurance, Total Wellness Systems, Trump Spa, Wash Me Green, West Loop Vet-Dr. Gonsky, Wiggley Walkers, Wonderful Walls, Work it out Chicago and Zip Car.
Other popular attractions will be the 4th annual pet parade at 11:30 a.m. sponsored by West Loop Veterinarians and complimentary fitness classes at 11 a.m. and noon.
Lakeshore East is the $4 billion, award -winning mixed-use ‘village within a city’, energizing the residential expansion of the New East Side on 28 acres a block north of Millennium Park near the confluence of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. Upon completion, Lakeshore East will feature 4,950 new residences, along with retail, office and hotel facilities.
For additional information or directions to the Lakeshore East Park, please contact Community Relations Director Vanessa Casciano at 312-642-8869 or vcasciano@magellandevelopment.com.
Posted by admin | October 12, 2011 | No Comments » |
The 5th Annual Magellan Rewards Festival in The Park is This Saturday, October 15th from 11am – 2pm! Stop by and visit with over 65 Magellan Rewards Partners! Also, so future Village Market tenants will be on hand to discuss their concepts for Eggy’s and Maison A Brassiere!
Stop down at 11am and noon for free fitness classes or bring down your pet/dog at 11:30 for the pet parade sponsored by West Loop Verterinary! Chalk Preschool will be setting up a children’s arts and craft tent for all ages!
Plenty of food samples, chair massages, DJ and more!
Posted by admin | October 11, 2011 | No Comments » |
Village Market at Lakeshore East
The highly-anticipated Village Market retail center bordering the Lakeshore East neighborhood on the New Eastside opened on Tuesday, Oct. 4 with the debut of the bi-level Mariano’s Fresh Market. The second anchor tenant, III Forks Steakhouse, opened on Wednesday, Oct. 5.
Situated at 333 Benton Place near the southwest corner of the 28-acre award-winning community, the four-story, 105,000-square-foot Village Market is also accessible from Randolph Street east of Blue Cross-Blue Shield headquarters at Columbus Drive. Magellan Development Group and Hanwha Engineering & Construction are joint-venture development partners on the project. The Village Market was designed for Silver LEED certification by Loewenberg Architects and built by McHugh Construction.
“We consider Village Market, which includes a variety of shops, restaurants and services, an enormous convenience not only for people living and working at Lakeshore East but also for our residential and commercial neighbors,” said David Carlins, president of Lakeshore East developer Magellan Development Group. “We view this as a significant step forward to achieving our vision of Lakeshore East as a diversified village in the heart of the city.”
The 55,000-square-foot bi-level Mariano’s supermarket, opened at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, is making its debut in downtown Chicago. It was developed by Milwaukee-based Roundy’s Supermarkets Inc. and named for its chairman, Robert Mariano
Roundy’s is a leading grocer in the Midwest with nearly $4 billion in sales and 20,000 employees. Founded in Milwaukee in 1872, it operates more than 150 retail grocery stores in Wisconsin and Minnesota as well as an expanding chain of Mariano’s Fresh Markets.
III Forks Prime Steakhouse, an acclaimed restaurant originated in Dallas with additional Texas locations in Houston and Austin. III Forks also has locations in Jacksonville, Hallandale and Palm Beach in Florida. III Forks Prime Steakhouse occupies 13,000 square feet and provides a venue for private parties and special events as well as dining. The menu features exclusively USDA Prime Beef, ocean-fresh seafood and locally sourced Midwest fare. III Forks also has an outdoor terrace that overlooks the award-winning six-acre Park at Lakeshore East.
A variety of Village Market tenants preparing for a 2012 opening include Maison A Brasserie, Eggy’s, and Cuticle Nail Salon.
Posted by admin | October 4, 2011 | No Comments » |
Mariano’s Fresh Market opened its doors today, Tuesday, October 4th at 6am! Eager residents and neighbors filled the store with excitement and amazement! Store hours are 6am -10pm daily!
