CONTENTS 10 REASONS TO MEET CHOOSE CHICAGO IS HERE TO HELP EXPLORE WHAT’S NEW FESTIVALS & EVENTS CONVENTION FACILITIES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS ACCESSIBLE CHICAGO FEATURED PARTNERS TAP INTO CHICAGO’S DIVERSE BUSINESSES RESOURCES ACTIVE TEAM BUILDING IDEAS UNMATCHED PRIVATE DINING IN CHICAGO ICONIC CHICAGO EVENT VENUES GUIDE TO THE McCORMICK PLACE AREA MEET SUSTAINABLY CHICAGO HOTEL COLLECTIONS SEE CHICAGO IN 24 HOURS Aba Lexington Betty Smokehouse UNMATCHED PRIVATE DINING IN CHICAGO From Michelin-star restaurants to neighborhood favorites, you’ll find an amazing private dining experience for any size group in Chicago. Discover Chicago’s Michelin Guide winners. BIG GROUPS Host a private dinner at Hawksmoor Chicago , an award-winning steakhouse located in River North’s landmark LaSalle Street Cable Car Powerhouse building. The Beefsteak Stakes Room , featuring original brickwork and a spectacular gable ceiling of timber beams, can accommodate 100+ banquet style. Or buy out the entire restaurant for up to 385 seated guests. The Japanese-inspired menu at Michelin-recommended Maxwells Trading highlights ingredients grown right on the building’s roof. Private dining room Maxwells JEFF MARINI (TOP LEFT AND RIGHT) Upstairs is a minimalist space with an outdoor patio and antique book library that can accommodate 72 seated guests or 100 reception style. Invite up to 35 people for a semi-private reception at modern, Mediterranean Aba , known for its selection of flavorful mezze plates, kebabs, and spreads. Adjoining rustic-chic event hall The Dalcy accommodates up to 600, with a greenery-filled rooftop patio that evokes seaside summers. Bright and bold Carnivale is designed for celebrations. Seven private spaces plus a patio can accommodate anything from an intimate dinner to a fiesta for 500. Your guests will enjoy creative Latin fusion dishes and fresh-juice cocktails in vibrant surroundings. Step back into 1950s Hollywood glam at BLVD Steakhouse , inspired by Sunset Boulevard’s Golden Age. Luxurious event spaces include The Atrium , an indoor-outdoor garden patio under an 11-foot pergola that can accommodate 100 people seated or 125 for a standing cocktail party. Add live chef’s stations to your event, such as classic caviar service. With four Chicago locations and five Michelin Bib Gourmand nods, MingHin Cuisine is a local favorite for contemporary Cantonese and dim sum. Elegant party rooms can accommodate up to 200 guests, and select locations have charming streetside patios for dumplings alfresco. There are six private dining spaces at expansive gastropub River Roast that can accommodate up to 1,200 guests, but the riverside patio is the real showstopper. Enjoy slow-roasted prime rib or cider-brined pork loin right along the Chicago River, with stunning views of the city.
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