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Finding the perfect Chicago venue
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In addition to serving you in your home or workplace, Food For Thought has access to a wide variety of Chicago’s unique and exclusive event spaces. Our Sales Consultants can help select the perfect venue.
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Food For Thought is proud to be the exclusive caterer for the following venues.
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Riverwalk Terrace
Outdoor Space, Riverfront, Contemporary
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401 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Standing Reception: 600
Seated Dinner: 300
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Contact:
David Bunte
847.745.5135
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School of the Art Institute
Regal, Ornate, Extravagant
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112 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
Standing Reception: 450
Seated Dinner: 250
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Contact:
312.345.3506
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The Adler Planetarium
Breathtaking View, Sleek, Starry
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1300 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60605
Standing Reception: 1,200
Seated Dinner: 375
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Contact:
Michelle Eastham, Kerry Miller or Anna Ditton
312.542.2428
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ThunderHawk Golf Club
Rolling Terrain, Rustic, Elegant
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39700 North Lewis Avenue
Beach Park, IL 60099
Standing Reception: 275
Seated Dinner: 225
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Contact:
Ann Fisher
847.968.3450
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The following venues have selected Food For Thought as one of their preferred caterers.
"Wonders of the 1893 World's Fair" provides great event opportunities at The Field Museum. |
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190 South LaSalle
Traditional, Stately, Old World Charm
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190 South LaSalle,40th Floor
Chicago, IL 60603
Standing Reception: 250
Seated Dinner: 100
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Contact:
312.444.1258
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2239 S. Michigan Avenue
State-of-the-art Recording Studio, Versatile
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2239 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
Standing Reception: 350
Seated Dinner: 40
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Contact:
312.296.8806
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Aldo Castillo Gallery
International Art, Urban, Intimate
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675 North Franklin
Chicago, IL 60654
Standing Reception: 120
Seated Dinner: 80
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Contact:
312.337.2536
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Aragon Ballroom
Chicago Institution, Spacious
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1106 West Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
Standing Reception: 2,000
Seated Dinner: 1,200
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Contact:
773.882.2469
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Atrium Events & Architectural Artifacts
Urban, Dramatic, Antique Architectural
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4325 N. Ravenswood
Chicago, IL 60613
Standing Reception: 700
Seated Dinner: 300
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Contact:
773.348.0622
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Auditorium Theater
Classical, Architectural Jewel, Old-World
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50 E. Congress Pkwy.
Chicago, IL 60605
Standing Reception: 2,000
Seated Dinner: 500
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Contact:
Jennifer Turner
312.431.2361
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Beverly Arts Center
Contemporary, State-of-the-Art, Garden
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2407 W. 111th St.
Chicago, IL 60655
Standing Reception: 575
Seated Dinner: 120
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Contact:
773.445.3838
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Buckingham Fountain
Outdoors, Spectacular Water Display, Nature
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Congress Pkwy. and Columbus Dr.
Chicago, IL
Standing Reception: 5,000
Seated Dinner: 3,500
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Contact:
312.742.4847
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Café Brauer
Romantic, Grand, Prairie School Tradition
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2021 N. Stockton Dr.
Chicago, IL 60614
Standing Reception: 500
Seated Dinner: 300
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Contact:
312.742.2400
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Cancer Survivor’s Garden
Hidden Treasure, Smells and Sights to Delight the Senses
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337 E. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL
Standing Reception: 1,190
Seated Dinner: 240
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Contact:
312.742.4847
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Catalyst Ranch
Retro, Relaxed, Whimsical
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656 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60661
Standing Reception: 200
Seated Dinner: 125
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Contact:
312.207.1710
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Chicago Cultural Center
Historic Landmark, Grand, Traditional
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78 E. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602
Standing Reception: 700
Seated Dinner: 350
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Contact:
Lara Ziemba
312.744.2080
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Chicago History Museum
Classic, Lavish, Elegant
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1601 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60614
Standing Reception: 600
Seated Dinner: 300
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Contact:
312.799.2254
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Chicago Illuminating Company
Modern, Sophisticated, Urban
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19 E. 21st St.
Chicago, IL 60616
Standing Reception: 600
Seated Dinner: 250
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Contact:
312.326.9500
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Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Dramatic View, Contemporary, Cultural
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800 E. Grand Ave. @ Navy Pier
Chicago, IL 60611
Standing Reception: 400
Seated Dinner: 500
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Contact:
312.595.5626
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Chicago Theatre
Ornate, Historic, Opulent
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175 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60602
Standing Reception: 2,000
Seated Dinner: 750
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Contact:
312.462.6345
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Civic Opera House
Prestigious, Opulent, Ornate
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20 N Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
Standing Reception: 700
Seated Dinner: 400
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Contact:
312.827.3580
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Columbus Park Refectory
Prairie Landscape, Abundant Plant Life, Serene Setting
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5701 West Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL
Standing Reception: 280
Seated Dinner: 215
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Contact:
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Douglas Dawson Gallery
Serene, Ancient Non-Western Art, Bold
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400 N Morgan
Chicago, IL 60606
Standing Reception: 125
Seated Dinner: 70
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Contact:
312.226.7975
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FIELD MUSEUM
Over 22 Venues in One Space
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1400 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60605
Standing Reception: 7,000
Seated Dinner: 1,500
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Contact:
312.665.7600
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Floating World Gallery
Classic and Contemporary Japanese Art Masterpieces, Urban, Intimate
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1925 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60614
Standing Reception: 200
Seated Dinner: 100
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Contact:
David Bunte
312.222.3022
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Gallery 37
Lofty, Exposed Brick, Colorful
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66 East Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601
Standing Reception: 300
Seated Dinner: 100
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Contact:
312.744.8925
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Garfield Park Conservatory
Natural, Organic, Vibrant
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300 N. Central Park Ave.
Chicago, IL 60624
Standing Reception: 300
Seated Dinner: 200
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Contact:
312.746.5250
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Gene Siskel Film Center
Contemporary, Artistic, State-of-the-art Movie Theatres
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164 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60601
Standing Reception: 200
Seated Dinner: 100
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Contact:
Jean de St. Aubin
312.846.2076
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Golden Triangle
Asian-Inspired, Spacious, Zen
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330 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60654
Standing Reception: 200
Seated Dinner: n/a
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Contact:
Matt Nguyen
312.755.1266
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Grant Park North Rose Garden
Outdoors, Spectacular Gardens, Nature
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at Buckingham Fountain
Chicago, IL
Standing Reception: 1,700
Seated Dinner: n/a
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Contact:
312.742.4847
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Greenhouse Loft
Relaxed, Eco-Friendly, Airy, Natural Beauty
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2545 W. Diversey Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
Standing Reception: 250
Seated Dinner: 200
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Contact:
312.733.5762
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Harold Washington Library
Spacious, Elegant, Versatile
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400 S. State St.
Chicago, IL 60605
Standing Reception: 1,650
Seated Dinner: 400
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Contact:
Mario Alonso
312.747.4130
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Ida Noyes Hall
Collegiate, Versatile, Stately
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1212 E. 59th Street
Chicago, IL 60601
Standing Reception: 300
Seated Dinner: 250
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Contact:
773.702.3418
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International House at University of Chicago
Historical, Updated Conference Space, Global
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1414 E. 59th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
Standing Reception: 500
Seated Dinner: 200
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Contact:
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International Museum of Surgical Science
Historic Mansion, Elegant, Features Medical Artifacts
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1524 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60610
Standing Reception: 200
Seated Dinner: 100
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Contact:
3126426502x3130
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Ivy Room ~ Tree Studios
Modern, Urban Chic, Lively
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12 E. Ohio
Chicago, IL 60611
Standing Reception: 400
Seated Dinner: 220
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Contact:
Donna Albertson
312.645.7760
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Jackson Park 63rd Street Beach House
Open-air, Family Friendly, Grand Porticos with Lake Views
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6300 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60615
Standing Reception: 3,000
Seated Dinner: n/a
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Contact:
312.742.4847
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Kingsbury Hall/The Vibe
Progressive, Trendsetting, Imaginative
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1543 N. Kingsbury
Chicago, IL 60622
Standing Reception: 2,000
Seated Dinner: n/a
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Contact:
312.266.1900
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Leeway Room
Raw, Eclectic, Urban
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855 W. Blackhawk St.
Chicago, IL 60642
Standing Reception: 200
Seated Dinner: 100
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Contact:
312-255-0439
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Lincoln Park Conservatory
Flower-Haven, Lush, Relaxed
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2400 N. Stockton Dr.
Chicago, IL
Standing Reception: 3,000
Seated Dinner: n/a
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Contact:
312.742.4847
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Lincoln Park Zoo
Heart of the City, Exotic, Rustic
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Fullerton Parkway and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL
Standing Reception: 10,000
Seated Dinner: 2,500
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Contact:
312.742.2400
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Maxim’s
Art Nouveau, Rich Mahogany Décor, Parisian Experience
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24 E. Goethe
Chicago, IL 60610
Standing Reception: 200
Seated Dinner: 135
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Contact:
312.742.1748
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MCA Warehouse
Lofty, Urban, Raw
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1747 W. Hubbard
Chicago, IL 60622
Standing Reception: 500
Seated Dinner: 300
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Contact:
312.397.3855
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Millennium Park - Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Spectacular, Artistic, World-Renowned
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205 E. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60601
Standing Reception: 250
Seated Dinner: 200
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Contact:
Jon Scott
312.744.5943
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Millennium Park - Rooftop Terrace
Fresh Slate, Clean-Cut,
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205 E. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60601
Standing Reception: 700
Seated Dinner: 450
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Contact:
Jon Scott
312.744.5943
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Murphy Auditorium
Sophisticated, Intimate, French Renaissance Architecture
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50 E. Erie St.
Chicago, IL 60611
Standing Reception: 300
Seated Dinner: 210
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Contact:
312.280.8447
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National Museum of Mexican Art
Cultural, Vibrant Colors, Engaging
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1852 W. 19th Street
Chicago, IL 60608
Standing Reception: 350
Seated Dinner: 150
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Contact:
312.738.1503
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Newberry Library
Sophisticated, Intimate, Elegant
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60 W. Walton St.
Chicago, IL 60610
Standing Reception: 400
Seated Dinner: 250
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Contact:
312.943.9090
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Northerly Island - Event Tent
Spectacular View of the Chicago Skyline, Versatile, Prairie Grass
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1400 S. Lynn White Dr.
Chicago, IL 60605
Standing Reception: 1,000
Seated Dinner: 800
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Contact:
312.745.2910
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Northerly Island - Reception Center
Art Deco Airport Terminal
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1400 S. Lynn White Dr.
Chicago, IL 60605
Standing Reception: 300
Seated Dinner: 150
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Contact:
312.745.2910
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Park West
Multimedia Facility, 1920's Historic Theatre
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322 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
Standing Reception: 600
Seated Dinner: 250
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Contact:
773.929.5959
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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Fresh, Indoor and Outdoor Space, Interactive
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2430 N. Cannon Dr.
Chicago, IL 60614
Standing Reception: 700
Seated Dinner: 300
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Contact:
773.755.5155
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Plumbers Hall
Corporate Event Space, Art Deco Architecture, Grand Hall
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1340 W. Washington Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60607
Standing Reception: 1,000
Seated Dinner: 500
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Contact:
312.4211010x156
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Prairie Productions
Modern, Clean-cut, Urban
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1314 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60607
Standing Reception: 200
Seated Dinner: 150
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Contact:
312.829.7499
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Primitive
International Gallery Space, One-of-a-Kind Artifacts, Global Experience
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130 N Jefferson
Chicago, IL 60661
Standing Reception: 250
Seated Dinner: 30
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Contact:
312.575.9600
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Promontory Point
Prairie School Tradition, Lake and Park Views, Castle-like Setting
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5491 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL
Standing Reception: 150
Seated Dinner: 100
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Contact:
312.742.4847
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Ravenswood Billboard Factory
Urban, Lofty, Grand
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4025 North Ravenswood Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
Standing Reception: 1,000
Seated Dinner: 600
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Contact:
773.388.2170
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River East Arts Center
Sleek, Raw, River-view
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401-465 E. Illinois St.
Chicago, IL 60611
Standing Reception: 1,200
Seated Dinner: 400
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Contact:
312.321.1001
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Ronald McDonald House
State-of-the-Art Meeting Space, Rooftop Garden Terrace
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211 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
Standing Reception: 75
Seated Dinner: 45
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Contact:
John Wagner
773.318.0987
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Room 1520 - Aérée Loft
Urban, Loft, Contemporary
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1520 West Fulton
Chicago, IL 60607
Standing Reception: 250
Seated Dinner: 150
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Contact:
Haley Lertola
312.952.1520
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Salvage One
Urban, Dramatic, Antique Architectural
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1840 W. Hubbard 60622
Chicago, IL
Standing Reception: 500
Seated Dinner: 300
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Contact:
312.733.0098
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South Shore Cultural Center
Grandiose Ballrooms, Views of Lake Michigan, Country Club-like
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7059 S. Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL
Standing Reception: 450
Seated Dinner: 250
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Contact:
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The Community House
Charming, Comfortable, Versatile, Outdoor Patio
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415 W. Eight Street
Hindsdale, IL 60521
Standing Reception: 400
Seated Dinner: 250
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Contact:
Sarah Sieracki
630.323.7500
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The Museum of Broadcast Communications
Educational, Entertaining, Contemporary
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360 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60654
Standing Reception: 800
Seated Dinner: 400
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Contact:
Lorraine Murphy
312.245.8200 x6
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The Smart Museum
Contemporary, Sleek, Simple
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The University of Chicago 5550 S. Greenwood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
Standing Reception: 80
Seated Dinner: 300
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Contact:
773.702.0200
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UIC Forum
Spacious and Versatile, Modern, State-of-the-Art
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725 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608
Standing Reception: 3,000
Seated Dinner: 1,200
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Contact:
312.413.9875
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Union Station
Monumental, Classical, Grand
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500 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 107
Chicago, IL 60606
Standing Reception: 2,500
Seated Dinner: 1,500
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Contact:
312.655.2524
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Venue One
Contemporary, Fresh, Edgy
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1044 West Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60607
Standing Reception: 850
Seated Dinner: 650
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Contact:
Amanda Greene
312.327.0111
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West Grand Studio
Wooden-Beamed loft, Panoramic Views, Industrial
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437 N. Wolcott
Chicago, IL
Standing Reception: 350
Seated Dinner: 225
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Contact:
312.829.4141
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Windy City Field House
Interactive, Fun, Versatile
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2367 W. Logan Blvd.
Chicago, IL
Standing Reception: 3,500
Seated Dinner: 2,500
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Contact:
773.486.7403
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Zhou B Art Center
Art, Spirit, Blank Canvas
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1029 W. 35th St.
Chicago, IL 60609
Standing Reception: 800
Seated Dinner: 500
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Contact:
773-523-0200
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Cheney Mansion
Stately, English Country Mansion, Landscaped Grounds
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220 N. Euclid
Oak Park, IL 60302
Standing Reception: 350
Seated Dinner: 150
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Contact:
708.383.2612
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Danada House
Historical, Elegant, Nature
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3 S 501 Naperville Rd.
Wheaton, IL 60187
Standing Reception: 150
Seated Dinner: 110
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Contact:
630.668.5392
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Kenilworth Club
Quaint, Open Flow, Charming
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410 Kenilworth Ave
Kenilworth, IL 60043
Standing Reception: 300
Seated Dinner: 200
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Contact:
847.251.1227
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Kenosha Public Museums
Modern, Airy, Lakefront
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5400 First Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53140
Standing Reception: 300
Seated Dinner: 175
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Contact:
262.653.4428
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Kohl Children’s Museum
Environmentally Friendly, Inviting, Interactive
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2100 Patriot Blvd.
Glenview, IL 60026
Standing Reception: 500
Seated Dinner: 500
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Contact:
Mary Dzwonczk
847.832.6910
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The Big Red Barn
Extraordinary Equestrian Center, Unrivaled, Grand
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45W015 Welter Road
Maple Park, IL 60607
Standing Reception: n/a
Seated Dinner: n/a
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Contact:
312.593.4466
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Women’s Club of Evanston
Traditional, Elegant, Sophisticated
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1702 Chicago Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
Standing Reception: 300
Seated Dinner: 250
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Contact:
847.475.3800
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