Monday, June 29, 2009

SWEET TWEET ALERT!


Calling on all Twitter and Berry Chill addicts alike- you can now use both addictions to your advantage! If you tweet about being at one of our BC locations, are on your way, or if Berry Chill was on your mind, to @yogijones- stop by and show the tweet to an employee at the counter to receive 10% off your BC purchase! If you have any further inquiries don't hesitate to ask Yogi directly on his Twitter page, www.twitter.com/yogijones

The following is an example of a tweet that, if shown upon purchase, you will receive 10% off!:

RT @SallyPizzle: @yogijones yoyo getting my bc on!!
half a minute ago from TweetDeck

So indulge a little, and keep the change. ;)

Who screams? We scream! We all scream for ICE CREAM!!



Or Chilled Yogurt… we just honestly couldn’t think of a catch phrase for BC. However, while we’re on the topic of ice cream we’d like to take this opportunity to fill you all in on a very special cause we hold close to our hearts. Imerman Angels has provided Berry Chill with the opportunity to provide yogurts to patients, families, doctors, and nurses monthly, beginning tomorrow! We are thrilled that we have the opportunity to socialize with very special individuals and provide a healthy and tasty treat at the same time!

Sox, Cubs... or is it Cubs, Sox?



We have been at U.S. Cellular Field almost everyday this past week and would just like to thank everyone for being a berry excited and entertaining crowd! For all the devout Chicago baseball fans out there, we are quite familiar with your loyalty to the Sox and the Cubs, respectively. But we were pleasantly surprised by the neutrality of fans when it came to Berry Chill. To all the Sox and Cubs fans out there- way to get your preference for chilled yogurt just right!

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Brighten your day!



Bright Pink is one of the many charities that all of us here at BC support with all our might. We stand by the charity’s aims to educate and provide support to women at high risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Our community has an opportunity to join in on the cause today for High Tea at the Drake from 2-4 p.m. We encourage you to come out and support the power of young women! We'll BC'in ya!

Friday, June 26, 2009

Out and about…






Yogi was at U.S. Cellular Park yesterday to watch the Sox play the Dodgers, what a game! As most of you know, Berry Chill is now part of the menu at the club level of the stadium. Being quite the social butterfly that he is, Yogi spotted some baseball fans getting their BC fix on a sizzling hot game day. He mainly ran into Berry Chill first-timers, so we’re glad we could chill them out on the hot summer day that it was!

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

A little recap





As most of you know, last week we raffled off tickets for our Just for Laughs promotion. Pictured here are Kirby, who won tickets to The Nasty Show, and Joanne, who won tickets to Martin Short. They were among the winners who were chosen by both our in-store raffle, and by Yogi Jones himself who was actively twittering away searching for winners. We hope our winners had an enjoyable experience at the shows, and encourage you all to stay berry chill in this newfound summer heat!

Kirby twittered upon receiving her tickets, "@YogiJones Thanks Berry Chill for the Just For Laughs tickets! And couldn't resist the best mid-day treat with @lauraclemons :)"

And Joanne twittered about her experience, "An absolutely amazing show last night at The Vic. Martin Short still has it! Thanks @YogiJones & Berry Chill!!"

Thanks to all who participated!

Thursday, June 18, 2009

As the end approaches...




They say time flies by when you’re having fun. Well, for the last time, we want to offer you a chance to enter and (hopefully) win tickets to the Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20th shows at the Just for Laughs festival! The Friday shows include performances by Russell Peters and the All-Star Comedy show, David Alan Grier, Jim Breur and Danny Bhoy, Jim Jefferies, and Bob, David and Friends.

The locations and times are as follows:
- Russell Peters and the All-Star Comedy Show at the Chicago Theatre at 7 p.m.
- David Alan Grier at the Vic Theatre at 7 p.m.
- Jim Breur and Danny Bhoy at the Lakeshore Theatre at 7 p.m.
- Jim Jeffries at the Lakeshore Theatre at 10:30 p.m.
- Bob, David and Friends at the Lakeshore Theatre at 7 p.m.

The Saturday shows include performances by Lisa Lampanelli, Bill Engvall, Jim Breur and Danny Bhoy, and Jimmy Fallon.

The locations and times are as follows:
- Lisa Lampanelli at the Chicago Theatre at 7 p.m.
- Bill Engvall at the Vic Theater at 7 p.m.
- Jim Breur and Danny Bhoy at the Lakeshore Theater at 7 p.m.
- Jimmy Fallon at the Vic Theater at 9:30 p.m.

Tomorrow is the last day to enter into the raffle! Try your luck! Yogi will be reminding all of his followers on his Twitter page, http://twitter.com/YogiJones , until tomorrow when we draw the winners at 5 p.m.

Amp up your nutritious yogurt intake AND increase your chances of being a member of the audience at one of the shows at the same time!

1, 2, 3 strikes you’re out at the old ball game!!!



Starting Tuesday June 23rd, Berry Chill will be at U.S. Cellular Park for all you Club level ticket-holders Club until the end of the season. Our 8 oz original will be available for customers to add up to three of the following toppings: Strawberries, Mango, Pineapple, Mini Chocolate Chips, Rainbow Sprinkles, and Oreo cookies. The White Sox will be playing the Dodgers beginning at 7:11 p.m. More details will be posted throughout the week on our Twitter page. Stay tuned!

What a berry successful night!



Our evening at the Chicago Theatre was a great success! Kanye performed, despite the migraine he was suffering from during the day, and Nick Cannon DJ’d the evening. And of course, Ellen was fantastic and hilarious. Here’s a picture of the BC cart in the theatre.

For those of you who purchased BC at the theatre last night, keep in mind that the proceeds from last nights’ sales are going to Ellen Degeneres' favorite chairty, the Humane Society of the United States!

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

As we prepare for the evening with Ellen….



The clock is ticking and Ellen Degeneres’ Bigger Longer and Wider Show is approaching! As anyone would expect, all of us here at BC are anticipating an exciting evening of serving at the Chicago Theatre (175 N. State) tonight from 6-7 p.m. We’re hoping that we’ll BC’in the funny lady this evening…Yogi cleaned up well for the evening and he’s hoping to charm Ellen with his stellar good looks. Wish him luck on his Twitter page!

The raffle must go on!



Hey all! The Just for Laughs festival commences today, and all of us at BC are eager to invite our neighbors to enter for a chance to win tickets to comedy performances by Martin Short, The Nasty Show and Andy Dick. Come in and join in on the excitement from now until 5 p.m. and drop your name into the green cup at the counters located at all of our locations (635 N. State, 132 N. LaSalle or the Ogilvie Train Station). Martin Short will be performing at the Vic Theatre (3145 N. Sheffield Ave) June 18th 7p.m., The Nasty Show will also be at the Vic but will have an additional performance on June 19th both shows are at 9p.m., and Andy Dick will be performing at the Lakeshore Theatre (3175 N. Broadway) tomorrow, June 18th at 10:30p.m. The weather is looking good so far, so take advantage of it!

On another, but related note, Yogi was spotted this morning carrying an unidentified large brown envelope, which we assume contains the much-desired tickets for the Just for Laughs festival, to all three of BC locations! We’re currently tracking him on twitter and are awaiting the announcement of the lucky winner of the raffle after 5 p.m. today!

We’ll BC’in ya!

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Spotted: BC around town



The Berry Chill cart is parked on the 7th floor of the Merchandise Mart until June 17th proudly serving at the NeoCon World’s Trade Fair. The tradeshow fair is bustling with hardworking individuals who are running on a tight schedule, so we’re there to offer a tasty treat, or two, that will ensure their nutrition while on the run. If you’re in the area, stop by and treat yourself!

Laugh with BC!



Berry Chill is proud to announce that it will be serving up its yogurt couture at the Just for Laughs festival in Chicago this week from June 17-21. The five-day comedy festival will be featuring performances by Ellen DeGeneres, George Lopez, and Jimmy Fallon, just to name a few. BC is excited to serve the performers its yogurt! In addition to providing the Just for Laughs festival with a healthy dose of Berry Chill, we will be donating all proceeds to Ellen’s favorite charity, The Humane Society. But that’s not all! Beginning today, Tuesday June 16th, we will be raffling off tickets for performances at the festival. For all you Ellen fans, hurry into your closest BC (635 N. State, 132 N. LaSalle or the Ogilvie Train Station) and enter for a chance to win two tickets to her show tomorrow night! For the rest of you, we will be giving away tickets everyday until Friday, June 20th. Remember- after you enter you will be one step closer to seeing a comedian…LIVE!

From all of us at BC,

Good luck!

P.s.- Yogi wanted to remind everyone that he will be sending out Sweet Tweet alerts all week via his Twitter page! You can follow Yogi at http://twitter.com/YogiJones
Stay tuned….

YES YOU CAN! Beat the line, that is.



We are proud to announce that the self-order kiosks are now up and running at our State and Ogilvie locations! Yogi pretty much lays out the simple 1-2-3 step process to place your order. So when the weather is warm and you’re on a tight schedule try the BC self-order kiosks placed in-store for your convenience.

So go ahead, Berry Chill addicts, yogurt yo’self in a timely manner!

Friday, June 12, 2009

Berry Chill's Debuts New Topping: Watermelon!




Berry Chill is excited to announce the debut of BC's new topping: Watermelon! Available now at all three Berry Chill locations (635 N. State, 132 N. LaSalle, and the Ogilvie Train Station).

Not only great on a hot summer day, this thirst-quencher may also help quench the inflammation that contributes to conditions like asthma, diabetes, colon cancer, and arthritis. Pack with some of the most important antioxidants in nature, watermelon is an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium and magnesium.

Another great perk - watermelon has no cholesterol and virtually no fat! A whole cup of watermelon contains only 48 calories! So don't feel guilty about adding this treat to your Berry Chill...

We'll BC'in ya!

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Berry Chill Extends Summer Hours!



It’s that time of year again!

With summer upon us, Berry Chill’s 635 N. State street and Ogilvie location will be extending their hours to reflect the onset of the warmer weather.

Beginning Tuesday, June 9, Berry Chill on State will be open from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Berry Chill at the Ogilvie Train Station will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

So for all you night revelers, beat the heat by indulging in your nighttime yogurt cravings!

Monday, June 8, 2009

Berry Chill at Athletes Against Drugs Charity Golf Tournament!




On Monday, June 8, Berry Chill catered the 15th Annual Celebrity Challenge Weekend which included a Celebrity Gold Challenge thrown by the charitable organization, Athletes Against Drugs.

Athletes Against Drugs provides children with an educational outlet to advance their academic life without the use of dangers, drugs, gangs or social peer pressure. Local athletes and celebrities provide motivation for all of our projects that are beneficial to the youths.

Above Actor Anthony Anderson. Who finished his Berry Chill in 30 seconds flat! You can check out more pics when you join our facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5144059058&ref=ts or when you follow Yogi Jones on Twitterhttp://twitter.com/YogiJones

Doing good never tasted so great!