[Anthony Schaefer]

Hello all, let me introduce myself. My name is Anthony and I am new to the area, specifically, I have moved here to open and operate the new restaurants within the newly expanded Blue Chip Casino.

Now, I know what you all may be thinking "I don't typically go to a casino for good food, I go to gamble and get a free buffet, or I don't go at all". Well, I wanted to invite you all to come check out "It's Vegas Baby!" and "The Game". Both are located just inside the new wing of the casino right next to the covered parking garage, or just to the left of valet (both parking services are free).

"It's Vegas Baby!" features contemporary American cuisine in an upscale casual environment with and "old school" Las Vegas theme. We offer a wide range of appetizers, salads, pastas and entrees--everything from Caesar salad to filet mignon to tilapia. The price point is fairly reasonable for a family or group of friends looking for a nice night out that won't break the bank.

"The Game" is a new state-of-the-art sports bar featuring 17 HD plasma TV's and 100-inch HD projection TV showing up to 12 different games at one time. We also have 4 "Las Vegas Style" odds tickers that rotate through the current betting odds for all ongoing games--just as if you were in a sports book in Las Vegas. We show all MLB/NHL/NBA/NFL/College sports as well as UFC fights with no cover charge/minimum. Our menu features signature sandwiches and burgers along, a wide variety of "game food" (nachos, etc) and even some bigger entrees (ribs, steak, etc) for those looking for a larger meal. "The Game" also features different $2 drink specials Mon-Thu as well as a summer-long $3 Oberon promotion after every Cubs/White Sox win.

After 10pm, "It's Vegas Baby!" turns into a live music entertainment venue featuring Karaoke on Wednesdays, Classic/Pop/Modern Rock bands Thursday-Saturday and Country bands on Sunday.

For more information, check us out online at our facebook pages:

It's Vegas Baby! on Facebook

The Game on Facebook

or our websites:

It's Vegas Baby!

The Game

Mention you saw us on either Facebook or Citybythelake.org and get a free appetizer. Hope to see you all there!

Anthony Schaefer
Director of Concept Restaurants
It's Vegas Baby! / The Game
Blue Chip Casino

[Southsider2k12]

Thanks for the info and welcome to the site! We hope to see more info as events happen up there!

[JHeath]

Thanks for the info! Are there any dress codes for either of these?

[Ang]

Ooohhhhh.....
I think I know where I might watch the Superbowl next year!

Welcome Anthony and thank you for the info! I'll be sure to check them both out once I get home!

[Anthony Schaefer]

Thanks for the info! Are there any dress codes for either of these?

Actually, we do not have a dress code for either of the venues during dining hours, however, we do enforce a "club casual" dress code after 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Specifically, we prefer guests dress nicely, do not wear overly baggy clothing, ripped jeans, no tank tops for men, no sunglasses, no beanies/skull caps, no sweat suits.

We do allow t-shirts and appropriate athletic jerseys as well as hats as long as they are either worn straight forward or backward.

We are trying to create a fun, safe environment for everyone!

Thanks for asking.

Anthony

[Anthony Schaefer]

Ooohhhhh.....
I think I know where I might watch the Superbowl next year!

Welcome Anthony and thank you for the info! I'll be sure to check them both out once I get home!

Thanks for the welcome!

We actually opened this year right at superbowl time, it was fun and not too busy since we were new.

The Game is a great place to watch sports, we had a nice crowd last night for the Blackhawks game and their playoff run will continue to be featured on our big screen.

As far a Superbowl and other big events (like UFC), we are planning on having parties and possibly all-you-can eat tailgate specials, so stay current and join our fan pages/websites for more info.

Anthony

[JHeath]

Sounds great. Thanks for the info, Anthony! I'll have to check them both out soon.

Welcome to the area, and to CTBL.

[IndyTransplant]

Sounds great. Thanks for the info, Anthony! I'll have to check them both out soon.

Welcome to the area, and to CTBL.

It's Vegas Baby is packed every Friday and Saturday and offers entertainment. I have not yet gone in (it tends to run a little younger than my slightly over 50 age ), but looks like fun. The Game, in our opinion, started off on slightly the wrong foot (we had to walk out the first time we visited). We went the first time on the third day after they opened and we were seated and then never waited on. We never even got a glass of water and we waited almost 45 minutes.
However we went back a few weeks ago and had a delicious meal and decent service (still not top notch, but decent). We took my parents there a week ago for their appetizer happy hour specials and that was great. The server at that time paid excellent attention and the appetizers were very tasty and reasonable and the drinks were made well. I can now recommend it with more certainty.

Welcome to the board Anthony. Hope we can meet you at the CBTL get together May 31st - wherever we decide to meet.

[Anthony Schaefer]

It's Vegas Baby is packed every Friday and Saturday and offers entertainment. I have not yet gone in (it tends to run a little younger than my slightly over 50 age ), but looks like fun. The Game, in our opinion, started off on slightly the wrong foot (we had to walk out the first time we visited). We went the first time on the third day after they opened and we were seated and then never waited on. We never even got a glass of water and we waited almost 45 minutes.
However we went back a few weeks ago and had a delicious meal and decent service (still not top notch, but decent). We took my parents there a week ago for their appetizer happy hour specials and that was great. The server at that time paid excellent attention and the appetizers were very tasty and reasonable and the drinks were made well. I can now recommend it with more certainty.

Welcome to the board Anthony. Hope we can meet you at the CBTL get together May 31st - wherever we decide to meet.

I am sorry to hear about your initial poor experience, but I thank you for giving us another shot and am glad you a good time. In the future, please feel free to contact me directly via any of the available channels: facebook, email, PM, phone or of course here.

My staff and I are working every day to make both restaurants an enjoyable, fun place to have a good meal, catch a game or listen to great live music (or sing if you join us Wednesdays for Karaoke). I understand that this area has many great restaurants as I have visited several prior to opening these two. I hope we can create an alternative to the chain places popping up all over the place, but stay competitive with local offerings with good food and drink specials.

As far as Vegas Baby is concerned, please do not be turned off by the younger crowd, I think everyone is young at heart, even if it is for only one night. Music starts at 10p on the weekends, but we serve an excellent meal prior to all of the live entertainment.

We have recently hired a new chef and plan on expanding our menu by the end of June and will continue to strive to deliver the best possible service. Next time you stop in, please say hi (as I practically live there these days)

If anyone else is interested, I would be happy to put together a package to host the CBTL get together (I can provide appetizers if everyone agrees to buy drinks). Please let me know!

Anthony

[Michelle]

I went to It's Vegas Baby a couple of weeks after it opened. It was really early in the evening, so the entertainment wasn't going yet. The service was great.

I've been interested in going back for the entertainment (especially the Spazmatics--might have to check that out in June). Is there normally a cover charge?

[Anthony Schaefer]

I went to It's Vegas Baby a couple of weeks after it opened. It was really early in the evening, so the entertainment wasn't going yet. The service was great.

I've been interested in going back for the entertainment (especially the Spazmatics--might have to check that out in June). Is there normally a cover charge?

There is cover on Saturdays only, but if you RSVP to the events we have posted on facebook, you can skip the line and not pay cover if there is one. Should be super busy this weekend for PS Dump Your Boyfriend, so hopefully anyone coming will RSVP.

Anthony

[Ang]

I went to It's Vegas Baby a couple of weeks after it opened. It was really early in the evening, so the entertainment wasn't going yet. The service was great.

I've been interested in going back for the entertainment (especially the Spazmatics--might have to check that out in June). Is there normally a cover charge?

Hey Michelle! Wanna go out? Jenny, you should come, too. Girl's Night Out-anyone else care to join?

Anthony, can you post the upcoming entertainment schedule? Maybe a month or so at a time if possible?
I would appreciate it.

[Ang]

If anyone else is interested, I would be happy to put together a package to host the CBTL get together (I can provide appetizers if everyone agrees to buy drinks). Please let me know!

Anthony

I think that's a wonderful idea!! Maybe we could try to plan something for Tim's next visit home around Christmas.
Thank you SO MUCH for the offer Anthony!

[Anthony Schaefer]

Hey Michelle! Wanna go out? Jenny, you should come, too. Girl's Night Out-anyone else care to join?

Anthony, can you post the upcoming entertainment schedule? Maybe a month or so at a time if possible?
I would appreciate it.

The entertainment schedule is posted on the facebook page, the Bluechip website and on It's Vegas Baby!. We try to post everything at least a month ahead of time, but not before we have everything locked in. If you would like me to post it here, I can, but it may not be as timely.

Anthony

[IndyTransplant]

If anyone else is interested, I would be happy to put together a package to host the CBTL get together (I can provide appetizers if everyone agrees to buy drinks). Please let me know!

Anthony

Wow that would be great! Of course we would purchase our own drinks. Nice offer.
Can I change my vote on the CBTL get together poll to this option?
What does everyone think?

[IndyTransplant]

Hey Michelle! Wanna go out? Jenny, you should come, too. Girl's Night Out-anyone else care to join?

Anthony, can you post the upcoming entertainment schedule? Maybe a month or so at a time if possible?
I would appreciate it.

If you don't mind a fun loving early fifties lady joining in....I love Girl's Night Out!

[Ang]

If you don't mind a fun loving early fifties lady joining in....I love Girl's Night Out!

I'm a fun loving early forties lady and you're welcome to join in!
Yokas? You in?

The entertainment schedule is posted on the facebook page, the Bluechip website and on It's Vegas Baby!. We try to post everything at least a month ahead of time, but not before we have everything locked in. If you would like me to post it here, I can, but it may not be as timely.

Anthony

You don't need to post it here. We have a thread for links to various 'City related websites. I'll post your link to that thread.
Thanks!

[Michelle]

Hey Michelle! Wanna go out? Jenny, you should come, too. Girl's Night Out-anyone else care to join?

I'm in for sure! Not sure I want to subject anyone to my fantastic clumsy-person dancing style, but I'm down for hanging out and having a good time. When do we all want to go?

There is cover on Saturdays only, but if you RSVP to the events we have posted on facebook, you can skip the line and not pay cover if there is one.

Meh, I guess I'm going to have to give in and join facebook. Thanks for your response, Anthony!

[Ang]

How about June 20th? It's a Saturday, and close to my birthday . That will give us time to get it together and decide whose coming and where we want to go.
I like the idea of going to It's Vegas Baby. After checking out the website, I think that place would be a lot of fun.

I'll start a new thread...

[IndyTransplant]

How about June 20th? It's a Saturday, and close to my birthday . That will give us time to get it together and decide whose coming and where we want to go.
I like the idea of going to It's Vegas Baby. After checking out the website, I think that place would be a lot of fun.

I'll start a new thread...

June 20th at Its Vegas Baby would be great. We can RSVP on the Vegas Baby Facebook site and avoid the line and cover, I think Anthony said.