HaiSous CHICAGO GIFT BAG IDEAS Fill your gift bags with mementos from our town. Since 1949, Garrett Popcorn Shops has delighted its fans with a salty-sweet taste of Chicago via its handcrafted gourmet popcorn in iconic blue-striped tins and bags. From chocolaty to chewy, Candyality offers thousands of sugary treats, all of which can be custom-packaged in a variety of unique ways. For more than 37 years, family-owned “Nuts on Clark” has been Chicago’s one-stop shop for freshly prepared nuts, candy and popcorn. Chocolate truffles made with exotic ingredients are the trademark of Vosges Haut-Chocolat , along with its signature purple boxes and satin ribbons. Locally produced and inspired, Transit Tees creates fashionable T-shirts and accessories that have Chicago close at heart. Give the gift of a true Chicago experience with a pass for one of the Chicago Architecture Center ’s boat, bus, biking or walking tours. “Nuts on Clark” Bellemore The Dalcy At Proxi , chef Andrew Zimmerman explores global street food in a beautiful setting inspired by mid-century brasseries. Inventive design details are also found in the 14-seat private dining room. Pilsen’s Vietnamese HaiSous has charm to spare. And that includes its next-door cafe, Ca Phe Da , which can accommodate 30 guests for sit-down dinners and 45 for reception-style events. Logan Square’s Fat Rice has earned a slew of fans, the James Beard Foundation included, for its flavorful Macanese cuisine and playful decor. A range of food and beverage packages is available in four spaces for 18 to 40 guests. Like the Museum of Contemporary Art where Tacos, street snacks and Mexican specialties from celebrity chef Rick Bayless are featured at La Vista , the new private space at his renowned River North restaurant, Frontera Grill . La Vista accommodates up to 32 seated guests or 50 reception-style. California cuisine reigns supreme at Pacific Standard Time , boasting two wood-burning hearths and talented chef Erling Wu-Bower. The River North restaurant’s spacious private room accommodates up to 58 guests seated or 100 standing. Prime steak and fresh seafood dominate the menu at Steak 48 , a handsome bi-level River North restaurant. Steak 48 offers three options for private dining, With some 200 cocktails, Hollywood-inspired decor, global cuisine and fabulous drag entertainment, Boystown’s Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club is party central. Its semi-private room can fit 40 guests. the Albert is an imaginative contemporary restaurant in Hotel EMC2 that serves Insta-worthy globally inspired cuisine. Up to 80 seated guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner in the Albert’s main dining room. Three private dining spaces include the airy outdoor terrace, which can accommodate up to 35 for a reception. 20 meetinchicago.com PHOTO CREDITS: (CLOCKWISE) JASON LITTLE; KENT DRAKE; ABEL ARCINIEGA; ANTHONY TAHLIER Viceroy Chicago , serving unique twists on seasonal American cuisine. Three private dining rooms offer sophisticated settings for 22 to 90 guests. it resides, Marisol offers plenty of eye-candy with beautifully plated, hyper-seasonal dishes. Its private dining room accommodates up to 40 seated guests. accommodating groups as small as 18 and up to 90. A South Loop landmark, The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant has three unique private rooms, plus the seasonal outdoor veranda, accommodating 18 to 64 seated guests. Specialties include steaks, chops and seafood, along with old school-style service.
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