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Choose Chicago’s Ben Smock shares tricks of the trade.

For nearly a decade, Elizabeth Tulipana, owner of Anticipation Events, of has been styling events throughout Chicagoland and beyond. We challenged her to put a new spin on the age-old buffet setup. The resulting ideas will have your guests clamoring to take both photos and bites. Forks up!

For these four couples, the events industry proved to be much more than just a career.

Beatnik on the River’s best-selling cocktail is healthy-ish.

Understanding the dietary needs of your attendees is paramount to creating safe and inclusive food and beverage for events. Consider this your go-to guide.

Here's How to Move Through the Windy City in Comfort and Style, by Land, Water and Air. 

Chicago hospitality collective 16” on Center partners with local businesses to turn everything from bars to theaters into serviceable event venues. Founding partners Bruce Finkelman and Craig Golden have transformed 14 businesses (like Bite Café, Dusek’s Board & Beer, MONEYGUN, The Promontory, Thalia Hall and more) and have provided a single point of contact for event planners interested in utilizing these spaces as venues.