SAILING CHARTERS
Set Sail on Chicago’s Waters with Captain Russell Hackney Captain Russell Hackney is the owner of 1st Class Charters Chicago, offering...
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A Multi-Media Program Celebrating The Leaders Behind Chicago's World-Class Hospitality Scene
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Meet The Faces
Below we’ve spotlighted Chicago icons, neighborhood legends, innovative new businesses, best of class organizations, great entertainment, historic companies, tasty cuisines and so much more. Use Faces of Chicago Hospitality to create an itinerary that includes restaurants for every meal and snacks, adult beverages of all sorts, transportation, tours, entertainment, a cigar shop, a dispensary and even a spa.
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ARTISAN PIZZA
Dana Hokin, Robert Garvey | Robert's Pizza and Dough Co. Robert and Dana Garvey, the couple behind Robert's Pizza and Dough Co. in...
BEACH BARS
Ella Kimberly | Caffè Oliva Some like to vacation at the beach, while others prefer to go to a big city. Thanks to its location at the...
BLUES CLUBS
Julius, Lisa, Laura, John, & Staff | Kingston Mines If you're looking for a true Chicago blues experience, look no further than...
BRONZEVILLE
Rhonda McFarland, Anthony Rogers, Tracey McGhee | Quad Communities Development Corporation, NFP Bronzeville is a vibrant and historic...
CAJUN CUISINE
John Reed, Kelly Reed, Steve Majerus | Joker's Cajun Smokehouse JoKeR’s Cajun Smokehouse specializes in providing artisanal wood-smoked...
CANNABIS
Sabrina, Hunter, Sara, Rierie/Marie, Connie, Bianca | Curaleaf Curaleaf is a cannabis dispensary with a growing presence in the...
CASUAL ITALIAN RESTAURANTS
Mario Stefanini | Mario's Table Tucked inside the ground floor of a high-rise condominium building, Mario’s Table is the Gold Coast’s...
CHEESECAKE
The Schulman Family | Eli's Cheesecake Eli's Cheesecake is a third-generation family-owned bakery creating delicious cheesecakes and...
CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETING
Robert Fojtik | Choose Chicago Choose Chicago was awarded $5.5 million to expand its neighborhood tourism initiatives in 2023. This...
CHICKEN WINGS
Matt Smith, Jay Schuster, Natalie Mersch | Jake Melnick's Corner Tap If you're looking for a culinary-driven take on chicken wings,...
CLASSIC ITALIAN CUISINE
Alex Dana | Rosebud Restaurants Rosebud Restaurants has been setting the standard for Italian cuisine in Chicago for nearly 50 years....
COFFEE SHOPS
Nikki Bravo, Tracy Powell | Momentum Coffee Nikki Bravo and Tracy Powell opened the first Momentum Coffee in the South Loop in May...
SOUTH INDIAN DOSA
Ravi Nagubadi | Art of Dosa With Art of Dosa in Revival Food Hall, Ravi Nagubadi is on a one-man quest to elevate the profile of dosa,...
COMEDY CLUBS
The Second City Founded in 1959, The Second City is a comedy institution that has trained some of the biggest names in entertainment. The...
MEXICAN BAKERIES
Marisol Espinoza, Lizette Espinoza | Pan Artesanal Tucked away in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood is a bakery that combines Mexican...
LATE NIGHT BARS
Lyn McKeaney | Lodge Management Group Lodge Management Group (LMG) is a family-owned and woman-led business that has been providing...
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE
Chris Katsulis | C. Thomas Group Chris Katsulis is a seasoned real estate consultant specializing in luxury properties. With a...
CONCIERGE SERVICES
Judy Sunvold | National Concierge Association The National Concierge Association - Chicago Chapter is redefining the hospitality...
CUPCAKES
Julie Wang, Tommy Wang | Sweet Mandy B's Sweet Mandy B's has been a beloved dessert bakery in Chicago for more than two decades....
DINING CRUISES
Grace Fuller | City Cruises City Cruises offers an unparalleled dining and event experience in Chicago. Guests can enjoy daily lunch,...
DRAG DINING
The Queens | Lips Chicago Welcome to Lips, the ultimate in Drag Dining in the South Loop! At the Lips palace, the queens bring you...
DUELING PIANO BARS
Adam Huff, Katie Sido, Bradd O'Brien | Howl At The Moon Howl at the Moon has been offering unforgettable nights out in Chicago for...
FONDUE
Jeff Lawler | Geja's Cafe Geja's Cafe opened in 1965 and has been serving Chicago's Lincoln Park community since 1971. As the city's...
FOOD HALLS
Sebastien Bensidoun | Chicago French Market Established in 2009, the Chicago French Market is the city’s original food hall and a...
FRENCH TOAST
Craig Richardson | Batters & Berries Batter & Berries is a family-owned restaurant in the heart of Lincoln Park that has become a...
GROUP TRANSPORTATION
Ralph Trevino, Nick Trevino, Sam Trevino | Aries Charter Transportation Aries Charter is a family-owned business that has been...
HOP ON HOP OFF TOURS
John Curran | Big Bus Tours Big Bus Tours offers a time- and cost-efficient way to travel between major landmarks and attractions in...
HOSPITALITY MEDIA & MARKETING
Tim O'Malley | Ateema Media & Marketing Ateema Media & Marketing has been providing visitors and locals with content about things to do...
HOT DOGS
Scott Floersheimer | Fatso's Last Stand Fatso's Last Stand is a popular hot dog and burger joint in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood...
HOTEL CONCIERGES
Ben Nelson | Chicago Hotel Concierges Association Chicago Hotel Concierge Association (CHCA) is a non-profit organization of more than...
IMMERSIVE MUSEUMS
Stacy Stec, Rob Cooper, Jason Mitchell | Museum of Illusions Museum of Illusions Chicago is an inventive and immersive experience that...
INDIAN CATERING
Min B. Thapa, Dushyant Jagebu | Vajra With many years of experience, VAJRA Indian Catering has developed a strong bond with its guests,...
IRISH PUBS
Kevin Vaughan, Kristan Vaughan, Team | Vaughan Hospitality Group Born in Ireland, Kevin Vaughan moved to Chicago at the age of 15 with...
KARAOKE
Dino Vulpitta | Brando's Speakeasy Established in 2007, Brando's Speakeasy, an upscale karaoke bar and cocktail lounge, has become a...
LAKESIDE DINING
John Wrenn, Maggie Wrenn | The Lakefront Restaurant The Lakefront Restaurant, located inside the iconic Theater on the Lake building at...
LIVE ART EXPERIENCES
Dayna Malow | Live Art International Live Art International is a creative agency and management firm that specializes in live art...
LOW & NO ALCOHOL BEERS
Joe Chura | Go Brewing Go Brewing is the first non-alcoholic brewery in Illinois. Go Brewing’s mission is to make the best low- and...
MILLENNIUM PARK RESTAURANTS
David Chavez, Ella Kimberly, Events & Marketing Teams | Millennium Hall With Millennium Hall, Vandalay Brands has taken three of its...
OBSERVATION DECKS
Randy Stancik, Team | Skydeck Chicago If you have not visited the Willis Tower and its Skydeck since the recent makeover, you are in...
OUTLET MALLS
Sue Alexander, Katie Lindsay Walsh | Fashion Outlets of Chicago Located in Rosemont near O’Hare International Airport, Fashion Outlets...
PING PONG
Acebounce AceBounce is a vast and vibrant playground filled with delicious shared bites, feel-good party tunes and a wide selection of...
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