CONTENTS EXPLORE CONVENTION FACILITIES FESTIVALS & EVENTS FEATURED PARTNERS AIRPORTS RESOURCES 10 REASONS HERE TO HELP WHAT’S NEW SPOTLIGHTS TEAM BUILDING GROUP DINING EVENT VENUES MEET GREEN GROUP DINING IN CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOODS From hip Logan Square and colorful Chinatown to dynamic Lincoln Park, Chicago’s neighborhood restaurants offer diverse private dining options. Virtue Restaurant & Bar has become a beloved landmark here, thanks to chef Erick Williams’ soulful Southern creations and welcoming ambiance. Available for private events with up to 70 seated guests. Wrigleyville location ups the festive factor with the Chicago Cubs baseball stadium just across the street. The second-floor, semi-private event spaces offer views of historic Wrigley Field for up to 100 seated guests. BRIDGEPORT Chef Kevin Hickey has worked at glitzy restaurants around the world. But at The Duck Inn he’s created the laidback dining venue of his dreams in Bridgeport, the neighborhood where he was born. Housed in a pre-Prohibition era tavern, the restaurant offers events for a maximum of 75 seated guests, including in its lush garden. PILSEN Pilsen offers vibrant street art, historic architecture, hip galleries, and family-owned restaurants, many of which reflect the surrounding Mexican community. Michelin Bib Gourmand winner HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen fits right in with its charming decor, husband-and-wife owners, and authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Host private dinners for 30 seated guests at their next-door cafe, Cà Phê Dá-Dang Good Wings . By Lisa Shames WEST LOOP Once Chicago’s industrial meatpacking district, the West Loop is now packed full of the city’s trendiest bars and restaurants, including chic Mediterranean-and California-inspired Aba . Its private event hall, The Dalcy , features a rustic-elegant setting and a plant-filled rooftop patio, with food ranging from hot and cold mezze to grilled kebabs for up to 300 seated guests. markets, shops, and ornate landmarks. Located in Chinatown Square, Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognized MingHin Cuisine has earned plenty of loyal fans for its dim sum, hot pots, and extensive seafood selection, all of which up to 200 seated guests can experience in their private dining rooms. HYDE PARK Home to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House, the picturesque University of Chicago campus, and the Museum of Science and Industry, Hyde Park is a cultural gem. Michelin Bib Gourmand-recipient WRIGLEYVILLE Big Star , from a James Beard Award-winning restaurant group, lets down its hair with tacos, whiskey, and beer in an atmosphere that encourages guests to get in on the fun too. Its CHINATOWN South of the Loop lies Chicago’s bustling Chinatown, home to charming restaurants, The Dalcy West Loop LOGAN SQUARE Andros Taverna is known for its sophisticated Mediterranean food that’s inspired by cosmopolitan Greek taverns. The hip-Check out Chicago’s Michelin guide winners.
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