meetinchicago.com can accommodate private group dinners. SOUTH LOOP At the South Loop’s Moody Tongue , a culinary-trained brewmaster has partnered with an award-winning chef for delicious results, earning two Michelin stars for The Dining Room . Thoughtful, flavor-forward beers are paired with equally creative dishes at this brewery featuring a mid-century modern aesthetic that’s walking distance from McCormick Place. Three venues are available for seated private events of up to 160 people, including the casual Brewery Floor and The Bar . From Wintrust Arena and McCormick Place to the Prairie Avenue Historic District, the South Loop offers plenty of things to see and do. In the heart of McCormick Square is Il Culaccino , which features traditional and modern Italian favorites ranging from baked clams to house-made gnocchi. Private parties can opt for the intimate year-round patio or main dining area, accommodating up to 250 seated guests. MingHin Cuisine Chinatown yet-playful interior design is perfect for its location in Logan Square, one of the city’s buzziest neighborhoods, filled with quirky coffee shops and popular bars. Up to 115 seated guests can be accommodated for a private event, with up to 45 on the patio. boutiques and historic homes that the area is known, this beloved Spanish restaurant accommodates up to 160 seated guests in its six private and semi-private rooms. CHICAGO GIFT IDEAS Bring a piece of Chicago home with these unique souvenirs. BASKETWORKS Award-winning, women-owned Basketworks has been creating built-to-order gift baskets filled with unique items since 1997. CREPES Á LATTE Connect even when you’re apart with Crepes á Latte’s Better Together boxes, which can be customized to match your brand message. LAUDI VIDN I Individual spelled backwards, Laudi Vidni specializes in exquisite custom-made bags in a variety of shapes and styles. PACKED WITH PURPOSE Specializing in thoughtfully curated gift boxes that will impress and inspire, Packed With Purpose aims to transform lives. BROWN SUGAR BAKERY Local favorite Brown Sugar Bakery creates gourmet desserts and handmade chocolates that will make anyone’s day a little sweeter. THE SILVER ROOM A Chicago institution for more than 20 years, Black-owned boutique The Silver Room features local jewelry, artwork, and home goods. GARRETT POPCORN SHOPS It’s impossible to resist the salty-sweet taste of the handcrafted popcorn from Chicago’s iconic Garrett Popcorn Shops. UPTOWN Back in the Roaring ‘20s, Uptown was Chicago’s nightlife hot spot with lively venues such as the Aragon Ballroom and Green Mill, both of which still draw in music lovers today. Nearby is Demera Ethiopian Restaurant , considered by many to serve the best Ethiopian cuisine in the city. Demera Demera Ethiopian Restaurant Uptown LINCOLN PARK Long before Chicagoans became hip to Spanish cuisine, Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! was educating diners on the deliciousness of jamon, paella, and patatas bravas. Located in the heart of Lincoln Park, close to the trendy
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