River North Business Association gathered their association guests for a new type of event last week that highlighted over 25 of Chicago's restaurants. This "October Feast" began at the Merchandise Mart where guests arrived to pick up their itinerary, maps and wristbands for the remainder of the evening.
This unique idea for an association networking event was well organized and began a new tradition as the associations first restaurant crawl. Each member set out on a specific route that stopped at different River North restaurants such as Buca Di Peppo, Bull & Bear, Hard Rock Cafe, Harry Caray's, Mercadito Chicago, Prosecco, Rock Bottom, Salute Wine Bar, Sunda, Bluprint Restaurant & Lounge, Theory, Sullivan's Steakhouse, and lastly Steve's Deli. Each restaurant had a samples of their signature menu items for guests as well as reserved seating to accommodate the groups.
After spending about 45 minutes in each assigned location, the groups continued on their route before arriving at the final destination, Martini Park. This up-beat venue is great for group events, offering a laid back environment with upscale ambiance. The after-party had live music, cocktails and dance classes.
This type of an event is great for association networking, especially in Chicago. Each neighborhood in Chicago has great restaurants that are happy to accommodate smaller groups throughout an evening. This type of event will also save planners some room in their budget, as it cuts the cost of transportation, private party room rentals, and food and beverage minimums. Not to mention it's a great way to give your group a taste of Chicago!
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This unique idea for an association networking event was well organized and began a new tradition as the associations first restaurant crawl. Each member set out on a specific route that stopped at different River North restaurants such as Buca Di Peppo, Bull & Bear, Hard Rock Cafe, Harry Caray's, Mercadito Chicago, Prosecco, Rock Bottom, Salute Wine Bar, Sunda, Bluprint Restaurant & Lounge, Theory, Sullivan's Steakhouse, and lastly Steve's Deli. Each restaurant had a samples of their signature menu items for guests as well as reserved seating to accommodate the groups.
After spending about 45 minutes in each assigned location, the groups continued on their route before arriving at the final destination, Martini Park. This up-beat venue is great for group events, offering a laid back environment with upscale ambiance. The after-party had live music, cocktails and dance classes.
This type of an event is great for association networking, especially in Chicago. Each neighborhood in Chicago has great restaurants that are happy to accommodate smaller groups throughout an evening. This type of event will also save planners some room in their budget, as it cuts the cost of transportation, private party room rentals, and food and beverage minimums. Not to mention it's a great way to give your group a taste of Chicago!
View more restaurants in Chicago on the Cvent Supplier Network
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