Looking for event space? Check out these Chicago area spots

WICKER PARK
2005 West Division @ Damen, CHICAGO, IL 60622
Reservations: (773) 252-9990; Contact: Aykut Sinangolu

OLD TOWN
1610 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60614
Reservations: (312) 266-7999; Contact: George Ortiz

LOMBARD SHOPS ON BUTTERFIELD
356 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, IL 60148
Reservations: (630) 627.9990; Contact: Manny Hernandez

Web: http://www.adobogrill.com/

FIESTA…FIESTA…FIESTA…Adobo Grill is THE place to have your event. Adobo Grill offers authentic regional Mexican cuisine using traditional cooking methods and the freshest ingredients with over 80+ tequilas. Adobo Grill offers you two locations in the city to plan your perfect event.

With an interior of exposed brick, Diego Rivera-inspired paintings, warm earth tones and unique special from our wood-burning oven, Adobo Grill creates a festive, fun and inviting atmosphere with friendly, attentive staff. Choose from a variety of rooms, including a room showcasing a fireplace and skylights. Customize your special menu with a selection of diverse menus to choose from; whether it`s 20 to 200, we have the space for you.

Adobo Grill has expanded to the western suburbs in Lombard. Please come check us out if you are in the neighborhood. This new Adobo Grill is located in the Shops on Butterfield at Yorktown Shopping Center and will have 3 private party spaces to choose from.

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
6339 N. Sheridan Rd., Suite 232Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 508-8069 Contact: Mary Cashman

With our two unique campuses, Loyola University Chicago is one of the premier conference and event facilities on a college campus, and in Chicago. Our extraordinary settings make for an unparalleled meeting and event destination. Urban energy infuses our downtown Water Tower campus, which is located on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, while our stunning Lake Shore campus is located on the shoreline of Lake Michigan. Such diverse, yet integrated settings create a vibrant destination.

A dedicated catering manager, and our wonderful team of chefs will take the guesswork out of planning a corporate meeting, cocktail reception, wedding or awards banquet. Our catering staff includes world-renowned chefs who will coordinate anything from an intimate breakfast, to a deluxe banquet. Our catering team will help select menus, and manage seating arrangements. We provide the finest cuisine along with the perfect setting, to ensure that your meeting is a success.

To schedule your next event with with Loyola University Chicago, please contact Mary Cashman at mcashm2@luc.edu, or (773) 508-8069. For more information about our services, please visit our Web site at http://LUC.edu/conference.

CYRANO'S BISTROT & WINE BAR
546 N. Wells Street312-467-0546
http://cyranosbistrot.com/
Contact: Didier Durand

Chef-owned Cyrano’s, in the heart of River North, in the art gallery district, is a truly warm and authentic French restaurant that has been serving festive, passionate, candlelit dining for 12 years. Didier Durand is a highly acclaimed chef, staying true to his commitment to the purity of French cuisine with heavenly focused and balanced flavors. His wife, wine cellar master Jamie Pellar, brings to you her portfolio of reasonably priced wine gems that are unique to complement your menu, be it a multi-course degustation dinner, gourmet lunch, dinner buffet, or cocktail reception. Cyrano’s has two floors and three distinct areas for private parties . Together, with their dedicated staff, they pride themselves on intimate service in a charming atmosphere. We have a piano on premise and the Café Simone area can easily be transformed into a cabaret for a fun evening! We cater to parties of every size, from weddings, to large corporate events, holiday parties, and bar and bat mitzvahs.

Check our sample menu, at www.cyranosbistrot.com. Please e-mail your interest to chef didierdurand@yahoo.com

10pin bowling lounge
330 N. State St.Chicago, IL 60654
312.644.0100
http://www.10pinchicago.com/
Contact: Patti Maher

January is the new December at 10pin bowling lounge, so you can keep the holiday celebrations rolling into the new year! Whether you’re planning a small outing or a full house up to 250 people, 10pin will be right up your alley.

10pin redefines the bowling experience by combining a retro sport with a hip upscale lounge. With a decidedly upscale atmosphere, we pair bowling, martinis and an extensive menu selection to create Chicago’s premier event venue. Twenty four state-of-the-art lanes, topped by eight high-definition video screens, an advanced audio system and revolutionary video jukebox contribute to 10pin’s twenty thousand square feet of high energy entertainment and makes 10pin the perfect setting for your holiday celebration!

For more information Call 312.644.0100 or visit http://www.10pinchicago.com/ Remember, no matter what time of year it is, there is always an excuse for a party!