At The Heart of Hunters

AT THE HEART OF HUNTERS

At the heart of Hunters Nightclubs are not cocktails, drinks, music or videos. 

At the heart of Hunters Nightclubs are people.

People are our soul, give us our spirit and character. 

People breathe life into a room of barstools & glasses. 

People bring Hunters alive, saturate it with its exclusive, uncommon and, yes,

exceptional personality.

I am so very proud of our people!

I’d like to take this moment to personally thank each and every member of our Hunters team,

both in Palm Springs and Chicago. Your ongoing daily efforts, hard work, dedication and continual

professionalism mirror your own pride, loyalty and devotion to our Hunters family.

After recently studying what’s behind daily operations at both locations, I feel certain that we

currently employ the strongest, most compassionate and caring staff that we’ve had for many,

many years.

At Hunters Palm Springs, manager Jennifer Seymour (also a co-owner) 

deserves special mention

for working hard to bring the positive Hunters experience to every patron. Her entire team also

Patrick R., Rene G., Spike C., Thomas B., Tom W., Troy H., Troy T., and Wayne M. Jeff H., 

Jim G., John B., Jorge, Juan C., Kevin K., 

merits praise: Anthony B., Bob C., Brandon V., Chris W., Eddie M., Evette D., Heather K., Herbie M.,

Kristine W., Mary B., Miguel C., Mike D., Paris A.

In Chicago, our stellar manager Tom Cloutier, as well as the complete crew there, have also

certainly earned my grateful thanks and praise: Alex G., Amanda R., Bill L., Brad B., Brian A., Brook

A., Chris A., Emil B., Jack H., Jason C., Justine R., Matt L., Ron G., Russ E., Sean P., Steve Z., Tarah L.,

Trini G., Vince E.

On another note, you’ve noticed Hunters Nightclubs

has noticeably progressed this year in many

ways: publishing on our website our “Promise,” which strengthens the bond with our customers;

initiating a new tagline, “Spirits Elevated;” and affirming a renewed dedication from all of our staff

to every individual patron. These are all building blocks in our tower of success.

Finally, I must comment on something we all have marveled at: how extraordinary our patrons

are! Friendly, respectful, warm, caring, fun-loving...what an unexpected pleasure in the nightclub

industry! We are indebted and grateful to them, for we would never have survived a single night,

much less 30 years in Chicago and 13 years in Palm Springs, without each and every one of them.

All these relationships occurring on both sides of the bar have meshed to create, quite amazingly,

one big and very happy family.

Last but not least, I want to thank my partner in life, Patrick. 

Without him nothing would be possible.

If you’ve seen me in person lately, you’ve definitely caught me smiling...and will continue to do so.

Why? Look in the mirror...it’s because of YOU, and because of all of our people.

I can only humbly thank you, as I embrace you all in my heart.

Warmly,

Mark Hunter

DMK Burger Bar

"TOP NOTCH" Burgers & Fries at DMK Burger Bar

2954 N. Sheffield Avenue Chicago, Illinois 773-360-8686 www.dmkburgerbar.com

MARK SAYS:

We had a big group of nine with us when we headed out to DMK Burger Bar around 5:00pm on Sunday afternoon. We were seated at a tall, communal table with barstools among a few other diners. The atmosphere was lively. So lively in fact that it was difficult having a conversation with the loud music and other diners trying to talk over the music. But the food and drinks were top notch and made up for the loud music. The burgers are handmade and cooked well done similar to The Five Guys burger only MUCH better. The burgers come with the most fabulous fries and homemade catsup. My fries were topped with parmesan cheese and truffle oil, yum! 

The food and service was great. 

I give the DMK Burger Bar a cool, hip, Chicago style:

Tips………. and……… Abs

       (young, great looking crowd)

(Friendly, proficient staff)………….and………….

By the way when we were leaving the line to get in was getting longer. Get there early for dinner!

 

PATRICK SAYS:

I want to say that DMK Burger Bar was a great burger spot especially with all the hype I heard before going but it just wasn't. The music was so loud you could not talk to the person sitting next to you. The burgers were just ok, they could only be ordered well done, making them tasteless. The saving grace with the food were the fries, they were seasoned with various spices and cheeses making them some of the best I've had. They also had the Best Sweet Potato Fries, my favorite. Their wide selection of bottled and draft beers, seemed very popular with the crowd. Overall it was a great afternoon with friends and coworkers but a zero as far as restraunts go. I give it three soggy fries.....

at Hunters // FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

National Competition: Top Gay Bartenders Come to Palm Springs for Finale

 

Palm Springs, Calif. – May 3, 2012 – Since February, Palm Springs has challenged top bartenders from fifteen LGBT clubs and restaurants across the nation to stir, shake and mix-up desert inspired cocktails for its 3^rd annual “Palm Springs Summer Splash Cocktail Challenge,” presented by Here Media and Stoli Vodka.  A winner from each club is coming to Palm Springs to compete in the “Cocktail Challenge Finale” on May 31, 2012 at 6 p.m. at Hunter’s Nightclub in Palm Springs.

 

“This grass-roots promotion is a creative approach to raise awareness in direct flights and drive markets through audience participation,” said Mary Jo Ginther, Director of Tourism. “We bring Palm Springs to these cities to reach potential visitors and meet Palm Springs fans who rave about our destination.”

 

By the end of this campaign, Palm Springs Summer Splash Cocktail Challenges will be held in Chicago, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Las Vegas, Long Beach, New York City, Portland, Sacramento, San Jose, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver and the last one on May 13 in West Hollywood.

 

The finale on May 31 will be emceed by Bella de Ball, while the fifteen bartenders compete against each other to develop their city’s winning Palm Springs inspired cocktail using Stolichnaya vodka. Each bartender will be evaluated on taste, presentation and name. The bartenders will also be judged on creativity and attire, as well as presentation and audience participation. Contestants will receive bonus points if “Palm” or “Springs” is in the name of the signature drink. This year’s invited judges include Bob Bogard of Palm Springs Art Museum and Will Dean, editor of Desert Outlook Magazine.

 

For the Palm Springs Summer Splash Cocktail Challenge event schedule and participating bartender and clubs, visit www.PalmSpringsCocktailChallenge.com and follow “Martini Mike’s” blog to find out the inside scoop on the contestants, locations, sponsors  - as well as photos from the promotional nights.

 

“We were able to expand our efforts to reach potential LBGT traveler in all of these cities with the support of our many sponsors, both on the local and national level,” added Ginther.

 

The Palm Springs Summer Splash Cocktail Challenge is sponsored by the following:

 

• Here Media – Presenting Media Sponsor
• Stoli – Presenting Spirits Sponsor
• Alaska Airlines – Official Airline Sponsor
• GayCities – Online and Social Media Sponsor
• Desert Gay Tourism Guild – Platinum Sponsor
• Palm Springs Pride – Gold Sponsor
• IGLTA – Gold Sponsor
• GLBT Travel Store – Silver Sponsor
• Go Softwear – Official Apparel Sponsor
• EDGE Palm Springs – Regional Media Sponsor
• Desert Outlook Magazine – Regional Media Sponsor

 

Palm Springs is home to nearly 30 gay and lesbian-owned and/or operated resorts and guesthouses, including many that are clothing optional. Palm Springs is located within two hours from Los Angeles. Gay travel and hot deals online at www.VisitGayPalmSprings.com. 

"WHY I LOVE HUNTERS"

"WHY I LOVE HUNTERS"

As soon as I walk in the door to begin my shift at HUNTERS PALM SPRINGS, I am immediately in a good space.  It doesn't matter the time of day just having the customers say hi and ask how everything is going puts me in a good mood.
Many times I have dreaded going to work but since starting here at Hunters two years ago this has never been the case .  Hunters is always a fun atmosphere and the staff are like a large family for many of us.  We try to work together as a team to keep the bar running smoothly.  
We have great managers and upper management who are easy to work for.
So to sum it up the great customers and friendly hard working staff make Hunters bar a great place to be.  As a bartender or as a customer I always enjoy my time at Hunters. I usually enter the bar with a smile and leave laughing.

Mary Bongard
Proud Member
of TEAM HUNTERS,
Palm Springs

IN EDDIE'S WORDS | April 2012

IN EDDIE'S WORDS
Well what a great spring we have had here in Palm Springs, Hunters was Jumping the last three weekends, Dinah Shore and White Party, but the weekend before was awesome too, must be this beautiful spring weather.  We had a great Spring Break Party at Hunters Palm Springs with an outside beer garden with DJ ChubJim pumping out the tunes under that beautiful blue sky and moonlight nights! We also had our DJs Patrick, Rene and special guest DJ Luke keeping the club dancing all day and night. Please join us for some great upcoming events this spring and early summer; Tax relief day April 17^th with drink specials, Dining out for Life with a 33% of all Ketel One products going to the 

Desert AIDS Project on Thursday, April 26^th, and Cinqo De Mayo. We are also happy to announce that Hunters Palm Springs has been chosen as the Official Host Sponsor of the Palm Springs Cocktail Challenge grand finale on Thursday, May 31^st with 15 contestants from all over the USA. 

http://www.palmspringscocktails.com/info.html.
Please don’t forget our Annual Golf Fundraiser for Orphan Pet Oasis on Sunday, June 10^th and please watch for our fundraiser's for OPO, like our Studs and Suds car washes. We would like to wish our loyal employees for this quarter of the year a very Happy Anniversary with Hunters Palm Springs, Jeff 12 years, Spike 12 years, Troy Hay 4 years and Mary 2 years. Also happy birthdays to Kristine, Mike, Thomas (our new sexy cocktail server) and yes me, but I will be holding at age 29 for the 27^th year!! So until next month be happy and cheers!!

DJ RON of HUNTERS CHICAGO ELEVATES SPIRITS with hisPOWER PARTY DANCE TRACKS.Now He's Giving You His 

TOP 10 DANCE TRACKS

FOR APRIL 2012

1. Calvin Harris - Feels so Close
2. Madonna - Girl Gone Wild (Justin Cognito)
3. Guetta ft Sia - Titanium
4. J-Lo ft Pitbull - Dance Again
5. Guetta ft Nicky Minaj - Turn Me On (Sebastien Drums Remix)
6. Neon Hitch - F*ck U Betta (Dave Aude)
7. Havana Brown ft. Pitbull-We Run The Night (Static Revenger Mix)
8. Rihanna - Where have you Been (Edson Pride Reconstruction)
9. Sin Morera ft Bianca - Heartbeat (The Cube Guys Remix)
10. Sebastien Drums and Niles Mason - French Rules (Muzzaik Remix)

Spring Break 2012 PODCAST - DJ Patrick Ryan

Hunters Palm Springs'

Very Own Resident DJ PATRICK RYAN
A M A Z E S YOU Once Again 

With This Smokin' Hot Podcast
LISTEN for Yourself // click here :

SPRING BREAK 2012 - DJ PATRICK RYAN