Social Butterfly vs. Thrifty Spender....can you be both in the big city???

So I thought I ought to give a little background about The Thrillist link I have so conveniently placed under the Links That You'll Love category on my blog.  Essentially I stumbled upon this mecca of culinary information.  I had JUST moved to Chicago and so was in search of ways to learn about interesting and delicious restaurant option in the city, and do so without depleting all monetary funds.  Now although my boyfriend has been a resident of chicago his entire life, and lots of our mutual friends as well, I was certain that there were "must try" establishments being looked over.  So I googled, and clicked on The Thrillist Chicago .  I signed up, and I am emailed about new and exciting restaurants and events going on in the city.

I have actually been to two parties sponsored by The Thrillist and had the most amazing time ever.  The first was through Patron Social Club Chicago  and went with my good friend Liz, who sadly hates tequila, but was fortunate to find that they would make her ANY drink she wanted.  Imagine limitless amounts of tequila concoctions (we are not talking shots here either, but delish martini's and tropical drinks) at the Landmark Grill and Lounge located downtown.  I definitely recommend this place!    The second time was for the Holiday party, the locale being Lumen (pretty squanky).  It was sponsored by Stoli Vodka, they had a liquor luge, open bar, were giving out presents, and made my BF wear a santa hat...obviously couldn't have gotten any better. Me with Antlers on @ Lumen (apparently I made the cut ha)


ALSO- if you haven't already signed up for GROUPON do it.  Basically it's a website that offers a deal each day, that they send you via email.  For example I recently got a 40 dollar gift certificate, but only paid 20 bucks for it, to one of Joe's and my favorite sushi places, TANK on Lincoln ave (Lincoln Square area).

So go sign up!  Keep a look out for new places to try and FREE things to do.  This is the best way to be social and not go broke!