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  The Quadrangle Club

  1155 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637, USA

  • Spaces for 8-200 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants
  • 1 Bar
  • 6 Total Spaces

  The Quadrangle Club, located in the heart of the University of Chicago campus, is a historic membership club for University of Chicago faculty, employees, and community members. Throughout the years, the club has held spectacular weddings, private member celebrations, and intellectual University gatherings in a variety of authentic venues. Members can enjoy special gourmet dining and catering services in addition to traditional guest room amenities. The Quadrangle Club is a great site to hold events on the University of Chicago campus and in the Hyde Park neighborhood. Meetings, conferences, banquets, weddings, retirement parties, graduations, and holiday celebrations can all be held at this historic facility from the 1920s. The Club can accommodate parties of all sizes with its six event areas. Event rooms can be joined to offer a variety of set-up possibilities that are tailored to your specific needs. With connections to the Solarium and Private Dining room, the Main Dining room is excellent for big banquets and receptions, with seating for up to 190 people. The Club's second largest space, with a built-in bar, comfortable fireplace seating, and classic red-brick walls. This space is ideal for receptions and can be paired with other rooms to increase attendance. Smaller spaces: - Banquets, parties, meetings, and lectures can all be held in the Library's private space. - The Solarium, with its floor-to-ceiling windows, is great for small banquets and gatherings. - The Private Dining Room, which can seat up to 16 people, is suitable for intimate meetings and private lunches. - The Founder's Room, as its name suggests, is a private, intimate location for small gatherings and dinners.

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  Room43

  1039 E 43rd St, Chicago, IL 60653, USA

  • Spaces for 150-299 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  Room43 Event Venue is a fully customisable area that is ideal for any special occasion. This 9,000-square-foot venue has two bi-level event suites with magnificent open space that can accommodate up to 450 people. Room43 can handle events ranging from weddings, intimate receptions, and private parties to celebrations, conferences, and workshops; galas, lifestyle events, fashion exhibits, art showings, movies, and performances... The building uses materials and textures that feel like existing textures from the historic North Kenwood/Oakland region, such as exposed brick, natural light, and wood floors, to name a few, fusing elegance with inspiration from natural elements. Separate levels for generating diverse surroundings, including tables, available seats, room set-up, cash bar(s) and bartender(s), multiple exits for each floor, and easy access for cars and load-ins were all considered when designing the Room43 Event Venue. The main event space at ROOM43 in North Kenwood has a spectacular entrance that welcomes guests into an open and spacious room. Exposed brick, hefty timber columns, and hardwood floors showcase the small yet large historic characteristics, which are both industrial and elegant. It has a beautiful basement level with a large prep kitchen. Corporate events, retail pop-ups, holiday parties, weddings, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, non-profit events, and a variety of other celebrations can all be held here. Custom catering and bar packages, customized décor and furniture design, specialized seating configurations, and audio/visual capabilities can help you realize your vision. The regular event package includes six hours of event time, as well as cleanup. Clients are responsible for keeping the Venue clean in a reasonable manner. This includes cleaning and removing all catering, musical, and other equipment from the Venue. Setup time will be two hours prior to the event. By the time specified in the Venue agreement, all events must be completely departed.

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  Reunion Chicago

  2557 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA

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  Palace Regency

  Cicero, IL, USA

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  Chicago Marriott O'Hare

  8535 W Higgins Rd, Park Ridge, IL 60068, USA

  • Spaces for 1,200 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom

  Dream weddings aren't spontaneous; they're well planned. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners have been specially trained to assist you. Each Marriott Certified Wedding Planner has completed rigorous courses and is certified to plan weddings of all types, including ethnic and military weddings. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners can assist you in determining an overarching vision for your wedding and executing each detail based on experience, training, tradition, and old-fashioned intuition. Setting an event budget, selecting a cuisine, planning table settings, and securing florists, photographers, a band, and other entertainment for the big day are all part of the process. At the Chicago Marriott O'Hare, you'll find comfort and convenience. Our modern hotel is conveniently located near Chicago O'Hare International Airport and the Blue Line Train Station, providing easy access to downtown Chicago. Our complimentary airport shuttle service will make your travel days easier. Enjoy delectable American favorites and handcrafted cocktails at Brickton, our hotel's all-day restaurant. Swim in our indoor and outdoor pools, work out at our 24-hour fitness facility, or wash away your worries in our whirlpool. 40,000 square feet of event space, food, AV equipment, and event planners are all available at our hotel locations. Upgrade to Concierge Level rooms for poolside accommodations and access to our hotel's private lounge, or stay in large rooms and suites with luxurious amenities. Our welcoming hotel stands out from the crowd with a 50-year history of offering remarkable service to business, family, and leisure travelers. At the Chicago Marriott O'Hare, you'll be able to stay on top of your game. Our hotel's proximity to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is popular with out-of-town visitors. Choose from one of our 22 customisable event rooms, which are ideal for gatherings of all sizes. The Chicago Ballroom, our hotel's largest wedding venue, can accommodate up to 1,200 guests. Allow our professional wedding planners in Chicago to handle every detail of your big day. Our skilled caterers will build a memorable wedding banquet meal for you. Get a group pricing when you book a block of rooms for your wedding guests.

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  Virtue

  1462 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615, USA

  • Spaces for 70-150 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  At Virtue, we welcome you and your visitors with hospitality and care. Optional features include: - Up to 80 people can be seated for a dinner or business meeting. - Up to 150 people can attend a standing reception in the dining room and bar. - Only in our bar will there be a standing reception for up to 80 people. - Valet parking is available at the Hyatt, which is just steps away from our entrance, as well as a paid parking lot immediately south of our location, all of which are ADA accessible. - Please fill out the form on our website for all queries, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. Virtue is a Southern American restaurant in Chicago's Hyde Park area that leads with a culture of hospitality and generosity. We've worked hard to make a welcoming, honest, and considerate environment. We take pleasure in providing unpretentious service, on-time delivery, and, most importantly, fantastic value. At Virtue, we use traditional techniques to create both familiar and unexpected flavors. We look forward to seeing you soon. We didn't get here on our own or in our own time. We stand on the shoulders of both distant and recent ancestors. They are the ones who have given birth to who we are and who we will become. We would have no space to dream, explore, or pursue our dreams if it weren't for their hardships, commitment to freedom, and spirit of hope. We are humbled and grateful for their unwavering commitment to equality. We appreciate those who have pushed us in a way that both slows us down and strengthens us. Thank you to all of our past and current loving and passionate family, co-heirs of faith, extended family, friends, mentors, investors, creatives, contractors, suppliers, counselors, and colleagues. None of this would be possible without their commitment and faith.

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  Maya Del Sol

  144 S Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA

  Authentic Latin American food and handcrafted margaritas have been served in a colorful and dynamic setting since we first opened our doors in 2007. We are a family-owned and run business, and our primary goal is to establish genuine connections with our customers. A combination of robust, unique tastes from Mexico as well as Central and South America are combined with recipes that have been passed down through centuries to create OUR CUISINE. Everything from ceviche to our version of nachos to fresh seafood and char-grilled meats may be found on the menu. Using fresh ingredients that change regularly, our chef offers a range of specialities for our guests. OUR BEVERAGE PROGRAM INCLUDES a comprehensive margarita selection, all of which are shaken and delivered tableside, as well as a range of inventive cocktails, as well as a small wine and beer list that changes seasonally and a full bar. With lush flora, brilliant colors, and shimmering string lights, there's no other location like our patio in the Chicago region to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Stop in for a bite to eat and plan to stay the night. It's time to start thinking about your spring and summer activities! Featuring two dining rooms and a bustling open bar, our layout is flexible enough to accommodate groups of any size. You may celebrate with your coworkers, family, or friends at Maya. The venue is the ideal setting for any occasion or function. We also provide catering for pick-up or delivery to destinations outside of our facility.

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  Z Bar

  108 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

  • Spaces for 75-100 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Allow our team of event planners to guide you through the unique interior and outdoor spaces and internationally-inspired menus to help bring your celebration to life. A private salon seats 10 to 12 guests, with additional seating on the private outdoor terrace. Allow our team of event planners to guide you through our unique interior and outdoor spaces, as well as our internationally-inspired menus, in order to help bring your celebration to a successful conclusion. A private salon with seating for 10 to 12 guests is available, with additional seating available on the private terrace. The salon, as well as the entire bar, are available for purchase. We can provide you with pricing and additional information upon request. The Peninsula Chicago has received more than 16 years' worth of Five Star and Five Diamond awards under the direction of Maria Zec, Regional Vice President and the first female General Manager of The Peninsula Hotels. The Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels Ltd Board of Directors has recognized the contributions of certain company leaders by naming restaurants and bars in their honor. In recognition of Zec's dedication to providing memorable experiences for hotel guests and patrons, Z Bar was named in her honor. Maria, who is originally from northwest Indiana, considers Chicago to be her hometown, but she is also an avid traveler who has visited many countries around the world. Zec's traveling companions are her husband Bob and, on occasion, her two pugs, Duchess and Tulip, who are both devoted to her. From its perch on the edge of Chicago's Michigan Avenue, this is a jet-haven, setter's where inventive cocktails, menus, and music take center stage. TOCK is now accepting reservations for a limited number of seats on the bus.

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  Firehouse Chicago

  1545 W Rosemont Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA

  Our tiny location, located on Chicago's Northside in the picturesque Edgewater neighborhood, is the ideal setting for your wedding or special occasion. Our old, rustic design, as well as our gorgeous garden, provide for a great and unforgettable backdrop for a celebration. Because of its towering ceilings, white glazed brick walls, and historic details, Firehouse Chicago makes a wonderful setting for weddings and other special occasions such as birthdays, business parties, rehearsal dinners, showers, and bat mitzvahs. We instill confidence, comfort, and relaxation in you as a result of our personal, hands-on approach. From the beginning of the planning process, you will be taken through every step of the process, including vendor referrals, timetable creation, and floor plan customization. Even better, you won't have to break a sweat or even raise a finger on your special day! In addition to setting up your decor and overseeing vendors, our skilled event producers will also take up your stuff at the end of the night!

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  Gajin

  950 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

  • Spaces for 70-100 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Gaijin by Chef Paul Virant is Chicago’s first okonomiyaki restaurant, offering both Hiroshima and Osaka styles of the savory Japanese pancake. A self-described gaijin, or “outsider” in Japanese, Virant playfully embraces this perspective and honors traditional preparations and techniques, as well as his well-known passion for pickling and preserving. Designed to deliver a lively and interactive culinary experience, the 60-seat space is anchored by a custom 12-foot griddle and chef’s counter and offers individual Hiroshima teppan griddles for table service. The dessert menu features kakigori, a shaved ice dessert, along with mochi donuts and other Japanese-inspired treats. The bar program showcases highballs and a focused selection of beer – including a Moody Tongue-Gaijin collaboration house lager, sake, Japanese whisky, and wine. We can’t wait to see you at Gaijin!

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  Smart Museum

  5550 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA

  • Spaces for 70-175 Guests
  • 1 Museum
  • 1 Landmark

  The Smart Museum is a unique and economical venue for your special occasion, having been named to the Knot's list of 10 best museums for a wedding. The Smart's beautiful Ratner Reception Gallery and outdoor Elden Sculpture Garden, which feature large-scale art and sculptures, provide crisp, contemporary venues appropriate for a wide range of events, including wedding receptions, smaller meetings, and corporate entertaining. You and your guests will have the option to tour the Museum's galleries privately during your event. On request, tours of our special exhibitions and permanent collection can be arranged. Under the guidance of Vinci/Hamp Architects, the Museum's interior was reorganized and restored in 1999, and now has a wide, light-filled greeting hall as well as a succession of smaller galleries. Availability After hours, on weekday and weekend evenings, the Smart Museum's reception gallery and sculpture garden are available for hire. We encourage making bookings well in advance to ensure that you can enjoy your special event at the Smart. Inquire about renting our sculpture garden for larger events. Email Sarah Polachek or call 773.702.5785 for additional information about event options, cost, and availability. The Smart has been guided by an educational mission centered on teaching and research, as well as a dedication to making the arts accessible to the University community and the general public through its collection and special exhibitions, since its inception. The Smart is still an experimental institution dedicated to great ideas now, as it was in the past. Our 40th anniversary was a stimulus for us to reflect on and redefine the Smart's basic processes in 2014–2015, with a special focus on teaching, interpretation, and interaction.

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  The Hotel Chicago

  Marriott Hotel, 333 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA

  • Spaces for 16-350 Guests
  • 15 Hotels
  • 3 Ballrooms
  • 12 Meeting Spaces

  Hotel Chicago, as the crown jewel of the Marina City complex in River North, is the ideal venue for your next meeting or special occasion. Enjoy over 10,000 square feet of elegant meeting and event space, many of which include floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Lake Michigan. Hotel Chicago, a member of Marriott's Autograph Collection, is the ideal location for your next meeting or convention. Social Events Whether it’s been dubbed a party, a gala, or a fantastic soirée, your next event will fit perfectly at the Hotel Chicago. In one of our luxurious event venues, you can throw a birthday or anniversary party. On our 36-foot video wall, inspire your group with a film. We can accommodate any type of event with our adaptable meeting rooms, which include over 7,000 square feet of modern ballroom space. Make your guest list now, have a look around, and give us a call when you're ready to celebrate. Weddings In the heart of Chicago, have an utterly spectacular wedding. The Hotel Chicago specializes in making fantasies come true for every bride and groom dreaming of an absolutely spectacular celebration. Our talented event crew will precisely prepare every detail of your wedding, from the rehearsal dinner to the ceremony and celebration. Our elegant property's over 10,000 square feet of inside space may be turned into your perfect setting, giving you the day of your dreams that you'll never forget. Corporate Events Hotel Chicago, as the crown jewel of the Marina City complex in River North, is the ideal venue for your next meeting or special occasion. Enjoy nearly 10,000 square feet of elegant meeting and event space, many of which have floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Lake Michigan. Hotel Chicago, a member of Marriott's Autograph Collection, is the ideal location for your next meeting or convention.

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  Eduardo's Enoteca

  1212 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA

  Eduardo's Enoteca, tucked away in the heart of Chicago's charming Gold Coast district, serves up real Italian cuisine in a setting that is reminiscent of the little bistros and cafes found in Italy itself. Eduardo's, which is located near the bustling crossroads of Dearborn and Division, provides a welcoming respite from the bustling downtown streets. Small-batch boutique wines, specialty cocktails, homemade pizzas and pastas, charcuterie boards, delicious desserts, and other delectable snacks are available at this Italian wine bar in the heart of the city. Take advantage of our delicious wine and charcuterie Happy Hour offers, or book a romantic dinner reservation! A private event venue on the Gold Coast, Eduardo's Enoteca is the perfect small location for Christmas parties, business meetings, and other special occasions. In addition, we have a superb Event & Catering Manager that will meet all of your requirements. It has never been simpler to get delicious cuisine delivered to your workplace or home.

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  Katherine Legge Lodge

  Hinsdale, IL, USA

  • Spaces for 220-250 Guests
  • 2 Event Spaces

  Katherine Legge Memorial Park's Lodge is surrounded by 52 acres of beautifully landscaped parks. It's a beautiful relic from a bygone period. The Lodge, built in 1927 and designed by R. Harold Zook, one of Chicago's most known domestic architects, emanates grace and elegance. It can accommodate a wide range of special events and occasions, from weddings and social celebrations to corporate meetings and retreats, and is as versatile as it is engaging. The first floor of the English-style structure is full of charm, with a large living room with a fireplace, piano, dining room, kitchen, alcove, and access to the lovely patios and grounds, which can be utilized for outdoor events. ​ The Lodge is an ideal location for weddings and receptions. A lovely dining room, living room, and alcove for seated meals and cocktail gatherings can be found on the first level. A ballroom on the second level is excellent for indoor wedding ceremonies and dancing. Outdoor weddings, receptions, cocktail hours, and photographs are all enhanced by the wedding arbor, patios, and gardens. The Lodge works with a variety of pre-approved special event partners, such as caterers, alcoholic beverage distributors, and a full-service tent rental company, to help you plan your big day. Showers, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, anniversary parties, memorial services, cotillions, and other special events are all possible at the Lodge. An Event Manager, Assistant Manager, and Event Host staff manage the Lodge's events. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We can’t wait to work with you on your next event!

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  Harbor Chicago

  1312 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

  • Spaces for 16-75 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants

  Harbor is located in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago. Gourmet versions of traditional meals, made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, are served at Chef Anthony Bernal's restaurant, which pays respect to the Great Lakes region. Drinks include regional tasty beers, delectable and balanced cocktails, as well as a diverse variety of wines from all over the world, including those from the United States. The interior of the resturaunt, created by Barker/Nestor in collaboration with Ingrassia Design, represents the sensibilities of the surrounding neighborhood while also paying homage to the region's illustrious history. The dining tables, which were custom made by Timberwolf Slabs of Crystal Lake, Illinois, included a 17-foot single slab live edge walnut table. There are several eating choices available to guests, including raw bar dining, dining by the fireplace dining, relaxing at a banquette dining, and watching Chefs make their meal while seated at the dining counter.

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  Bernie's Chicago

  660 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA

  • Spaces for 50-150 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Bernie's Restaurant & Bar, located in Chicago's historic River North district, opened its doors in the summer of 2015. Chef Zack Sklar's first effort in the city of Chicago follows a successful career in Michigan, where he has been at the helm of several successful culinary projects. Bernie's, which is located on the corner of Erie and Orleans Streets, is situated in an appealing and informal yet polished atmosphere that includes family-style sitting, beautiful turquoise banquets, vaulted ceilings, and an unusual assortment of textiles, among other things. In addition to our wood-fired pizza oven and two big bars, we also have a seasonal rooftop terrace that is perfect for both regular eating and special events. We take great pleasure in providing each of our visitors with a one-of-a-kind and unforgettable experience. Our seasonal and progressive cuisine, which draws on flavors from Spain to coastal Italy, Provence, and beyond, features many locally produced foods and draws inspiration from across the world. With attentive and polite service, we also offer specialty cocktails, microbrewed beers, and a well curated wine selection, in addition to our other offerings.

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  The Stadium Club at U.S. Cellular Field - Levy Restaurants

  333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616, USA

  • Spaces for 700 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Event Space

  From the stadium to the top table, Levy creates remarkable experiences by combining unfettered creativity, custom strategy, flawless service, and a genuine passion for great food. Larry and Mark Levy bought D.B. Kaplan's Delicatessen in Chicago's Water Tower Place in 1978. Levy Restaurants was founded with the help of their mother, Eadie, and some traditional family recipes. Larry and Mark enlisted the help of their mother, Eadie, in the deli. Eadie Levy became known as our "Company Mom" after that. The concept of sports catering was born. At the former Comiskey Park in 1982, Levy pioneered the concept of excellent dining in stadiums (then home of the Chicago White Sox). We expanded our services to include Wrigley Field in 1985, and the rest is history. Our retail expansion has been amazing, from a 50th anniversary clothing line for the St. Louis Blues to a Chicago Cubs pop-up shop along the Magnificent Mile. We opened off 2017 with huge news, the debut of Rank + Rally, our retail subsidiary, with new partners the Vegas Golden Knights and the Brooklyn Nets adding to our roster. Regardless of how you want to celebrate, our assortment has something for everyone. We're thrilled to collaborate with some of the world's largest and best events, from the Grammys to the NHL All-Star Game, College Baseball to the US Open courts. Action! Lights, camera, action! Conventions don't need to be boring. From the first mouthful to the last, our access to important monuments and team of culinary and hospitality professionals make business meetings and social events extraordinary.

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  Irish American Heritage Center

  4626 N Knox Ave, Chicago, IL 60630, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  The Irish American Heritage Center is a hidden jewel on the city's northwest side that is ideal for hosting meetings, social events, and group celebrations for both large and small groups. Private events can be held in the full Irish American Heritage Center or in individual rooms for smaller parties. We rent on a daily and hourly basis. In addition, we have two parking areas to accommodate your guests. ERIN ROOM The Erin Room, located on the fourth floor, is a private floor with a private bar, enormous glass windows, and crystal chandeliers. This magnificent area, which is conveniently accessible via our elevator and stairwells, is the ideal location for your wedding, benefit, anniversary, or concert. THE FIFTH PROVINCE HALL The Fifth Province Hall, which is located on the first level, features magnificent architectural aspects such as high ceilings and wooden accents. Because it is directly across the street from our Fifth Province Pub, this is one of our most popular rooms for a traditional Irish wedding. THE CEILI & SHANACHIE ROOMS The Ceili and Shanachie Rooms, both on the first floor of the Center, are ideal for family gatherings, fundraisers, and dance courses. THE MCGINTY ROOM The McGinty Room, on the third level, has an Irish feel to it and features a built-in bar as well as a stage for performance. This space is ideal for your upcoming baptism or communion. THE MAYFAIR THEATER This 658-seat theater is great for your next concert, play, dance performance, movie screening, or recital. ROOM 311 This exquisite space is on the third level and has windows on the west side, allowing natural light to stream in and accentuate the lofty ceilings and opulent embellishments. ROOM 304 These rooms, which are all on the third level, are ideal for small seminars, group meetings, music lessons, and dance classes. THE TARA ROOM The Tara room, a larger event area on the third floor with high ceilings and windows that let in natural light, is ideal for family or corporate events.

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  Great Central Brewing

  221 N Wood St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA

  Every day, we put forth the effort to serve ideas and our community with passion, vigor, and muscle. We are committed to ensuring that the Chicago-born spirit of creativity continues to pulse and thrive around the world. For the simple reason that there is always a solution, always a means to go forward. Great Central Brewing Company was founded in 2015 by two friends who are passionate about beer, like bringing their ideas to life, and want to make a positive contribution to the craft beer world. It was named after the Great Central Train Station, which was once the hub of our country's economy. We hope you like the beer! Trains circulated through Chicago like veins and arteries, linking people, places, and plans. Chicago was a city of veins and arteries. Makers from all over the world gathered to the Great Central Marketplace to trade their wares and ideas with one another. That is why we are known as Great Central Brewing Company; we want to pay tribute to this "great central" legacy via everything we make as a team. We create excellent, time-tested beers. We are not influenced by fashion and believe in what is always wonderful. This time-honored technique of brewing, in our opinion, promotes a traditional Chicago attitude: work hard, be kind to one another, and occasionally enjoy a drink with your neighbors.

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  Scofflaw Chicago

  3201 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA

  • Spaces for 65 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Pull up a stool. In Chicago's Logan Square district, Scofflaw is a gin-focused cocktail bar. Scofflaw brings together a varied range of drinkers for wonderfully prepared cocktails, artisan beer, and small plates that go far beyond "bar food." You'll be treated to polite service and a familiar pleasant feel whether you're eating dinner and cocktails in the Victorian-style salon, grabbing a barstool for a shot and a beer, or brunching on the patio—not to mention fresh baked cookies at midnight. Danny Shapiro deserves us eternal appreciation for creating the city's best Serious Cocktail Bar and Logan Square's nicest local. If you take a seat on one of Scofflaw's Victorian-style settees, the server will greet you with a friendly remark. Then she'll serve you a life-changing gin drink, like the Forest Floor, which is prepared with Letherbee gin and gently mixed with fir tree scent. If you can, stay by the fireplace until midnight, when the freshly baked chocolate chip cookies appear and you begin researching local real estate to make this one-of-a-kind gem your permanent neighborhood bar. To be honest, referring to Scofflaw as a gin joint is akin to referring to Martin Scorsese as a cameraman. It's just been two years, but it's already a master class on how to run a first-quality bar without being pretentious. Partner Danny Shapiro's perfect and inexpensive cocktails ($8! ), some of which are created with Scofflaw's own Old Tom Gin, are Exhibit A. Then there's the Guapichosa, a mythical off-menu beast of a sandwich. And the fresh-from-the-oven free chocolate-chip cookies at midnight. The red light above the door, which the hostess uses to alert passing cabs when you're ready to leave, is the best of all. You don't want her to activate it.

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