Foodies' Night In Special Event 8/30 - Chicago's Macello

We are so excited to share the fun of Foodies' Night In (#fni) - our weekly Twitter party with Cooking With Caitlin all about FOOD - with fellow Chicago friends!

On Monday, 8/30 we will be co-hosting Foodies' Night In with our Cincinnati-based delicious dynamos, Cooking with Caitlin, from Macello Ristorante in Chicago!

This week's mouth-watering topic is The Dinner Party Menu - and we'll chat about everything from the inspiration that spills from the cocktail menu to the guidance that the main course lends the entire evening...



For Chicago fellow foodies and entertaining tweeps, we would love to have you join us IN-PERSON!  As always, the #fni Twitter Party starts promptly at 3pCT and wraps up 5pCT.  You can arrive as early as 2.30p to get a seat and to meet foodie friends. After #fni, we'll continue with an #fni Happy Hour from 5p-7p.  We will have delicious nibbles and beverages straight from the Macello kitchen to help sustain the energy during our Foodies' Night In session!



Please RSVP below in the comments line or tweet your RSVP -

I'm joining #fni in #Chicago at @Macello_Chicago 

with @Cookingwcaitlin and @SavvyHost

Upon receipt of your RSVP, we'll add you to the guest list of fabulous and fun foodies that will help to make Monday's #fni fun in-person, as well as throughout the Twitterverse!  Participation is FREE, but the group size is LIMITED, so please respond quickly!  NOTE: the restaurant has made special arrangements for our foodie friends outside of normal business hours. Please RSVP if you would like to be added to the guest list.  We cannot guarantee your participation without an RSVP.

Special sponsors for Monday's FNI include:

@BeefCouncil - so many delicious dinner party menus start with beef...and we're not just talking steak!

@PiperHeidsieck - a little bubbly can be added to so many different parts of the dinner party!
@Macello_Chicago - our Chicago host for the evening, the have achieved fame & recognition in Chicago Magazine for their Pugliese cuisine!

And a favorite media partner - @FineCooking  will also add their expertise to our dinner party plans!

8/30 Giveaways
Two special prizes will be given away during Monday's #fni.

From Piper-Heidsieck, a Champagne ToolKit to get you Dinner Party ready!  This special edition set, designed by Spanish artist-designer, Jaime Hayon, includes a red special edition Champagne Bucket, 6 special edition glasses, and Champagne stopper.

Giveaway #2 is one copy of Healthy Beef Cookbook  ($22 value) with a special feature section titled "Easy Entertaining with Beef".  From the Missouri Beef Industry Council, this is a very delicious guide to have on hand for your next dinner party.

How to Enter the Drawing?

Complete 2 quick steps leading up to the party.  Note: You must be present during #fni (online or in-person) to win!

1. RSVP by sending the following Tweet: 

Come for Menu Mastery at #Foodie s’ Night In (#fni) http://bit.ly/aArzIy w/ @cookingwcaitlin @savvyhost & Sponsor @Macello_Chicago #GIVEAWAY

2. MUST follow @cookingwcaitlin, @SavvyHost @BeefCouncil, @PiperHeidsieck and @Macello_Chicago.

While you're at it, consider adding @finecooking and @cozifamily to your list - they are deliciously delightful follows!!

You will be required to provide shipping information by email in order to receive certain prizes.
 

About Foodies' Night In (#fni)

The creative culinary concept of the wunder-gals at Cooking with Caitlin, this is a tweet-up focused on food, wine, cooking, and gathering friends and family together - sounds like the chorus to the The Savvy Host theme? That's why we've partnered with them and won't miss this Monday afternoon foodie fun!  Hope you will join us!

Foodies' Night In (#fni) Twitter Party

When?  Mondays, 4-6pm EST

Where?  Around the globe on Twitter with hashtag #fni

Topics?  Change weekly but always about Food, glorious Food!

Hosted by - @cookingwcaitlin @SavvyHost  
@cozifamily 
Special Guests -each week we include a corporate sponsor or two to add a little extra to the party - along with a special panel of experts to keep the discussion dynamic!!

RSVP?  Please send a Tweet to let us know you're joining the foodie fun! RSVP is required to be eligible for each week's special GIVEAWAYS! After all, what's a party without favors?

Interested in sponsoring an upcoming Foodies' Night In? Please send email to The Savvy Host or Cooking With Caitlin and we'll forward details.

How does a Twitter Party work?
On Monday afternoons, we meet through Twitter.  Using the hashtag #FNI, we meet & greet at the virtual party door, and get cozy to chat about whatever food-related topic is featured that day.  The sponsors and hosts have 10 questions to lead and frame the discussion over the two hours.  But the real fun begins with comments, feedback and (often unexpected) hilarity from all the Twitter participants! Drop in and out as your schedule permits - you can always catch up by reviewing the twitter logs!

8/30 - Menus for Fall Entertaining- what's in season, how to serve, and time saving entertaining tips

9/13 - Seafood & Wine Pairings - so many types of sustainable seafood to choose from - recipes & wine pairing suggestions to make the most of your fresh catch

9/20 - What's In Your Lunchbox? - for adults and children alike, what do foodies pack for lunch?

9/27 - Fresh Fall Ingredients - celebrating the change of seasons, and the shift in fresh ingredients available for good food menus...join us as we share and explore the fresh fall options!

Stay tuned for updates on which special gifts will be offered to keep the party rolling, and to enhance your entertaining style!