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Fist bump to Rob for sending today’s post!

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, it’s the longest and largest surface area 3D painting ever created. In November, British artist Joe Hill designed the 12,000 square foot piece at Canary Wharf in London.

At first glance, it’s just an awesome image. But look a little closer… and welcome to the crafty world of non-traditional marketing.

How much do you think Reebok paid for that?

If you’re interested to see the piece in its early stages, here’s Hill’s outline, before he really got down to business:

Check out this Guardian galley of more spiffy 3D street art from around the globe.

Congrats to our friends at The Drawing Room (937 N. Rush) on being named to Food & Wine’s 50 Best Bars in America list!

Their unique cocktail program - created by Chief Mixologist Charles Joly (pictured) - is a collection of classic cocktails, modern creations, punch bowls, hand crafted sodas and boutique coffee and tea service. Ordering a drink at The Drawing Room is a true experience; focused on sharing the art and history of cocktails with guests, custom-built bar carts allow the Master Bartenders to create culinary cocktails tableside.

Add this well deserved distinction to an already long list of growing accolades:

November, 2011 – TastingTable.com – “Best Cocktails 2011″
June, 2011 – Esquire.com – “The Best Bars in America 2011″
April, 2011 – Haute Living - “Best 5 Cocktail Menus in Chicago”
January 12, 2011 – Chicago Tribune - “Dining Awards: Beverage Professional of the Year”
December 3, 2010 – USA Today - “10 Great Classic American Cocktail Lounges”
November 15, 2010 - Tasting Table.com - “Best Cocktails 2010″
October 21, 2010 - Steve Dolinsky Adventures in Eating - “Top Five Cocktail Havens”
February, 2010 – Chicago Magazine - “100 Best Bars in Chicago”

Congrats guys!