One cannot help but question how anything got done back in the Mad Men days of martini lunches; ”I entered your office, so let’s have some whisky”; and after work cocktails… everyday. As glamourous as it may look, how did they stomach it? A Chicago ad agency’s creative director even attempted to spend a day under the motto of “What would Don Draper do?” and chronicled his experience in the Tribune’s RedEye. Needless to say, he had a flurry of emails from his company’s HR department. At Launch we may not be starting our days with a Bloody Mary but it is nice to enjoy a well-crafted drink after a busy week of work. Here is a list of some great spots in Chicago that have mastered the art of the cocktail.
Launch Around Town: Best Cocktails in the City
Trending & Insights | November 12th, 2010 | By LaunchLaunch Around Town: Chicago’s Alternative/Indie Music Scene
Trending & Insights | April 29th, 2010 | By Launch
It is undeniable that many Flight Crew members share a passion for alternative/indie music. XRT radio fuels the Launch brainstorm sessions and there is a high chance you will run into some of the Crew at the noteworthy alternative concerts of the season. Read More »
Launch Around Town: Get Inspired in the West Loop
Trending & Insights | February 4th, 2010 | By Launch
In the hustle and bustle of a crowded Chicago commute, it can be easy to forget to stop and take time to appreciate the city surroundings. At Launch, we are lucky to be in a unique area of the city, the West Loop. With a mix of large skyscrapers, fully functioning meat packing factories, and colorful street art (check out the Blues Brother art on the mailbox pictured above), the West Loop is extremely diverse in all aspects and can be a place of incredible inspiration for the creative mind.
Launch Around Town: Exploring Wicker Park
Trending & Insights | January 22nd, 2010 | By Launch
During these cold winter weekends and after a week of hard work, it is often hard to get off the sofa and out of the Launch Snuggies (which we all received for Christmas). After watching enough reruns of the Jersey Shore, there comes a time when leaving your apartment and experiencing some of the many cultural gems in Chicago becomes necessary for the health of your brain’s synapses. Read More »