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BEHIND THE BAR: Rachel >

 

Where are you from?
And how did you end up here? I’ve lived mostly in DC and New York and had a brief 2 year stint in LA which was when I discovered I’m definitely an east coaster!

How long have you been with Protein Bar?
2 weeks. Yea, I’m pretty new.

Biggest Passions?
Food and cooking. I’m really into the healthy stuff and love veganizing traditional recipes.

If you had to describe yourself

 
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19th & K Opens TOMORROW! >

Protein Bar’s 11th location (and 3rd in the DC metro area) opens TOMORROW at 11am! Stop by to see the new space, fuel up on healthy eats, AND join in on the opening day fun!

 
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BEHIND THE BAR: Joe >

Where are you from? And how did you end up here?
Originally from suburban Downers Grove, IL, I worked seasonally for a bit in the near-wilderness of Alaska and the not-quite-rural upper Rockies of Colorado, finally graduating into the fully-urban life in Chicago when I needed something new.

How long have you been with Protein Bar?
My relationship with PB began, very fittingly, just before Valentine’s Day of last year, and our mutual

 
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Meet our Mykonos Salad! >

Protein Bar welcomes fish lovers to experience a Greek Island adventure! Introducing the Mykonos Greek Shrimp Salad, featuring freshly marinated shrimp, luscious grape tomatoes, feta cheese, Greek yogurt, cucumber, hummus, whole-wheat pita chips, and our signature housemade Greek dressing.

5 reasons we LOVE the Mykonos Shrimp Salad

Packed with the flavors of summer and only 490 calories
We’ve pumped up the protein options with juicy marinated shrimp, also a great source of vitamin

 
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BEHIND THE BAR: Emily >

Where are you from? And how did you end up here?
I’m From Oak Forest, IL. I came back to Chicago via: Champaign IL, Arizona, Chicago, San Francisco and finally Here I am!

How long have you been with Protein Bar?
Since Earth Day 2013

Biggest Passions?
I really love hoppy beer and the creative culture of breweries. I like understanding how beer gets from farm to table.

If you had to describe yourself in one

 
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BEHIND THE BAR: Scott >

Where are you from? And how did you end up here?
The Detroit area. I moved to New York City after graduating from Michigan State University. After living in a closet (they call that an apartment in NYC) and eating ramen for two years, I move to Chicago to be closer to my sister. Upon moving to Chicago I started working at HomeMade Pizza. This is where I met some great people,

 
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Focus on Flavor: Introducing Cherry Limeade >

 

April showers bring…a delicious new seasonal drink! Flavor is in full bloom with our Cherry Limeade – now available at ALL Protein Bar locations.

5 Reasons we LOVE Cherry Limeade  

Consider this your spring break – refreshing citrus with a kiss of tart cherry and vanilla protein – perfect for lunches on the patio!
More than just a spring fling – add a snack size Cherry Limeade to any of our menu items for

 
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Sweat Squad Spotlight >

Here at Protein Bar we’re always looking for new, innovative ways to get our SWEAT on! Variety is essential for an effective exercise routine – so we’re excited to share a new class from our pals at Barre Bee Fit!

BBF recently launched their INNER DIVAS Dance Series, a monthly class with instructor April Shipp. Each month, April teaches a 90-minute dance class to a song by a different “diva” – incorporating

 
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Scenes from Northwestern Memorial Hospital >

The wait is almost over! Protein Bar NMH is looking good and just weeks away from serving up healthy, delicious, eats. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter pages for pre-opening contests, updates and more.  

 
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Protein Bar SWEET 16 >

Meet our SWEET Sixteen! Below are some of our favorite (better-for-you) dessert recipes. What will you cook up first? Not feeling that ambitious? Stop into any of our restaurants and try a Wrigley Peeled/Federal A’Peel Blended Drink OR a Protein Bakery baked good to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Chocolate Avocado Mousse 
Blueberry Peach Cobbler 
Orange Spice Russian Tea Cakes
Chocolate Paleo Cupcakes with Avocado “Buttercream”
Chocolate Chip Quinoa Cookies 
Bourbon-Pecan Tart with Chocolate Drizzle
Chocolate Banana Bread Protein