Meet & Eat

Treats with a Kick

Here's one meeting and event ingredient that’s sure to become a permanent staple for planners.

 With rich histories and charming amenities, these inns offer a departure from busy downtown hotels.

A Nod to History

You don't have to spend a fortune on a corporate outing to make a big impact. Texas-based Small Giants Community founder Paul Spiegelman’s corporate picnic at the Lonesome Dove Ranch was so inspiring, he wrote an article about it for Inc.com. “Oftentimes, employee perks are the fi rst cuts to improve margins,” Spiegelman writes. “Don’t do it. Here’s why.” 

Break out the red-andwhite checkered tablecloths and paper lunch bags!

There's a new meaning to farm-to-table. 

Our server placed the dish of kimchi on our table, and I took a deep breath. Could I do it? Could I stomach a bite?

My husband and I were dining at bellyQ for the first time last week, and I’ll admit, it was a little out of my comfort zone. While we certainly enjoy Chicago’s incredible and diverse food scene, Korean barbecue is a cuisine we were unfamiliar with.

You don’t have to rush through this meal, you’re on island time. 

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