WELCOME Welcome to Chicago GREENRIVER the Chicago History Museum also has dedicated meeting spaces, galleries, a theater, café and outdoor plaza. Connect with 32,500 creatures and humans, too, at the Shedd Aquarium , a treasured attraction with two restaurants and event spaces such as outdoor lakeside terraces, a magnificent foyer, auditorium and the Caribbean Reef rotunda. MOUTHWATERING FLAVORS Chef Stephanie Izard, winner of Bravo’s “Top Chef” Season Four, crafts hand-pulled noodles, house-made dumplings, wontons and spring rolls at Duck Duck Goat in Fulton Market. GreenRiver brings exceptional cocktails, seasonal American fare, an outdoor terrace and great views to Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood. Located in River North, Kinmont is the first entirely sustainable fish and seafood restaurant in Chicago and offers private dining space. Spiaggia delivers artful presentations of upscale Italian cuisine by James Beard Award nominee Chef Tony Mantuano and floor-to-ceiling panoramic views of The Magnificent Mile and Lake Michigan. Interactive cooking classes and tastings are offered along with a newly remodeled private event space. Positioned on the border of River North and the Loop and able to seat 300 guests, Prime & Provisions is a sophisticated yet traditional steakhouse with one of the largest private dining rooms in Chicago. At Maple & Ash , area farms are used to prepare wood-fired dishes and celebrate the best of a classic Chicago steakhouse in a new way. EXPANDED CATERING STYLES Tap into your Chicago catering team’s talents. Here is just a small sampling of creative options: In business for 30 years, Blue Plate focuses on seasonal ingredients and caters at more than 85 of Chicago’s most sought-after venues, from glittering ballrooms to sleek downtown galleries. Food For Thought Catering Group partners with nearly 100 venues— from cultural institutions like the Adler Planetarium to exclusive venues like 19 East—with a focus on from-scratch cooking, fast-casual solutions and sustainability. Paramount Events takes Chicago catering in a new direction and brings restaurant-quality dishes to events big and small. Working with numerous venues, the focus is on fresh, including gourmet boxed lunches. A new approach to one-stop shopping, Revel Group is an agency of independent event-centric businesses, each perfecting its own area of expertise. As part of this collaboration, Limelight Catering has been dishing up culinary experiences that are customized and flavor-filled since 1990. UNIQUE HOTEL VENUES The grand InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile dates back to 1929. This gem has numerous dining options and 45,000 square feet of event space. The Riverside Room at Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago evokes the Art Deco glamour of the 1930s and is situated on the property’s modern riverwalk. Riverside Gallery accentuates the building’s natural light and curves with lavish water views and walls of mirrors to reflect the city lights. Looking sleek with a recent $22 million facelift, Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel has more than 30,000 square feet of function space along with the hip new Raised rooftop bar with indoor, cabana and outdoor spaces for lounging and networking. At more than 12,000 square feet, the Atlantic Ballroom at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in downtown is one of the largest in the city and a highlight of the property’s 28,000-plus square feet of gathering space for groups. 24 :: choosechicago.com/meeting-professionals ©ANTHONY TAHLIER
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