Where do I even begin? My night was perfect thanks to Row 24. I was looking for a space that fit my…read morevibe and the vision I had for my 30th, and the event space EXCEEDED my expectations. The communication start to end, the bar packages that are available, and the willingness to help when one of my vendors didn't show up. The area is great and has tons of parking (paid and unpaid) nearby, safe for guests to arrive, and they provide security. They were there every step of the way and so kind. If I have any events in the future, this will always be top of my list. Here are some photos of how the space was set up for me. Hopefully this helps someone else.

I love this place, security is great, music lit, food is good and the bathroom is clean!!read more

Attended an industry event here which was brought to life by the versatility of this rehabbed…read morespace. While the size of the overall building provided more than enough room to ensure everyone had plenty spread out and party, each room felt like it held it's own little surprise and character. 10/10 would recommend this for anyone looking to plan a corporate or private event. Definitely, can't go wrong.

We attended a sangeet (Indian pre-wedding party) at Revel Motor Row and had a wonderful time. This…read moreis a versatile event venue with multiple spaces which can be used for a single event. We were shuttled here from the wedding hotel. The building is cool because it's historic - built in 1936. However, repurposed into an event venue, the interior spaces feel a bit more generic and industrial (typical). The spaces were decorated beautifully for this event. Cocktail hour took place in the Lobby and adjacent Mercer room. There were two bars - one in the Lobby and one in Mercer - and hors d'oeuvres. I don't know how many guests there were, but it was crowded and tight, especially in the Lobby. Dinner (self-serve buffets), dancing, and dessert took place in the Packard room. Again, pretty standard space repurposed for events. Decor, sound, lighting, food, and drink (more bars) were all great. There was even a liquid nitrogen ice cream station. To cool off during the reception (dancing), we went outside to the adjacent Cadillac Courtyard. Restrooms are located in the basement. They were spacious, clean, and even stylish.

Decor was nice, sound was perfect with the band, location is accessible... all around very glad we…read morechose this venue for our pre-wedding welcome event. Staff were so easy to work with and organized. They set us up with the blues band so we didn't have to organize anything. We were able to bring our own catering, several bar packages to choose from and the alcohol provided was pretty good. They let us tour the venue in advance, the contract is flexible to number of people who show up (with a minimum), the staff who helped day of were super helpful, friendly, and welcoming. Thanks to the entire team for making it so easy and great!! Highly recommend.

New, friendly and small upstairs bar with all locally made beer…read more Beers tasted pretty new - light, sweet and malty. Drinkable, but not anything special. Happy hour from 4-6pm yields $6 beers, but otherwise $7 for the big pours. Not a busy place, but fun spot where people brought in their dogs. There might be a downstairs tasting room, but at Friday night, only options was the 2nd floor bar. Free delicious popcorn! Live music (solo guitarist/singer), good vibes. Motor Row is the next new developing area adjacent to South Loop/Chinatown and easy walking distance to McCormick center.

This is a reminder to myself to frequent Il Culaccino way more often! Being 100% Chinese always…read moresteard me to mostly Asian cuisine. This time my taste buds were just craving something heartier, more complex and something I haven't had in a while. Well, badabing - it's Italian, of course! My love of pasta got me to order some of my favorites: chicken marsala, chicken parmigiana, and Nana's meatballs oh yes! Being Valentine's Day got me a little nervous if I was going to get my order on time. Well, not only was it on time, scheduled through the wonderful GrubHub app (now with brand new no service/no delivery fees on orders $50+), all the food arrived hot, fresh - even the basket of sliced fresh baked bread was still warm that you could melt a cube of butter on it. I'm not exaggerating that I'm a big Italian cuisine fan. The chicken marsala was 10/10 and the chicken parmigiana with rigatoni OMG the sauce itself alone I could eat with bread alone, and I'd be happy. Healthy salad? sure but why not have it if it comes with Nana's fantastic scrumptious meatballs?! Boy, was I pleased with myself to have chosen Il Culaccino! Will be repeating again soon.

I had dinner here with a large group while attending a conference, and it was a great choice. The…read morelocation is extremely convenient to McCormick Place and the surrounding hotels. The spacious dining area easily accommodated our large party, and the service was excellent from start to finish. We shared several tasty appetizers, including the fried calamari and whipped ricotta. For my entrée, I ordered the pappardelle with shrimp, tomatoes, and spinach in a white wine sauce. While I wouldn't have minded a bit more sauce, the ingredients were fresh and the pasta was perfectly cooked. Overall, a very enjoyable experience and a solid option for group dinners, especially if you're in town for a conference.

We went to a friend's work event. This place is great for a small event of up to 75- 100 people…read more They have a screen for presentation and nice speakers for music and/or toast. In a very good location, close to downtown and I-55 and plenty of public transportation. Has plenty parking on the street as well.

I never new this place existed ,it's nice. The capacity is…read moreon the smaller quaint size. But with the right vision that included a small gathering. The area I would describe as up and coming accessible by both I 55 and 90/94 Street parking and meters plentiful. I attended a meet and greet . But I can imagine a bridal shower , small reception, or meeting. Just it out

I'm not sure I can even type words without falling into what might be mistaken as hyperbole…read more I had the luck to stumble upon tickets for a one night only show of Dorff, Jagodowski, and Messing. That's Kevin Dorff (writer for Conan), TJ Jagodowski (umm legend for more than Sonic commercials), and Susan Messing (the spitfire that spits the hottest fire (and who I had the good fortune of studying under at the Annoyance)). The show was phenomenal. $20 for 45 minutes of pure, smart, incredible comedy. With the comedy 20 feet away! I saw in the back at a high top with a cider and a mocktail. Drink service comes through halfway through the show or you can order before obviously. A few snacks are available. This is such a cool venue that more people should be talking about.

My husband and I watched an improv show last night. We bought the tickets day of, when we realized…read morewe had no plans for the evening. Buying tickets on their site is so easy! Also, don't forget to add a donation! We got to the theater about 25 minutes before show time, they have a big lobby area with seating as you wait. There's also a small bar, with assorted mixed drinks, beer, cider and wine. The staff there is so nice, they let me try something before I committed to it. The theatre itself is large with different types of seating. I prefer the high top tables in the back row. The show started a bit later than advertised but it was all good. The show was so funny! And of course in true improv style, they had the audience participation by asking for prompts and input. I would 100% go back!

Best night out we have had! Great staff and service! We will be booking here again -Great ambiance…read moreand venue!

I love that the space is multiple rooms, levels and various bars. I have only been here for an…read moreevent so cannot base the service or DJs since that is the promoters choices. Didn't order food but the drinks were strong. I would only come depending on the event. Cash is preferred for that event. Security was there.

The Mae District/ Food For Thought team was excellent to work with from start to finish. They were…read morerecommended to us through our wedding planner, and were the perfect fit for our wedding. The venue itself is the perfect balance of modern + historic. It fit our aesthetic perfectly and wowed our guests. High ceilings, natural light, interesting art and architectural features, clean finishes - its beautiful! The food options were a level above what you typically see at weddings. Our tasting was such a fun experience and our final menu, which included caviar, a beet and burrata salad, and more was just about as good as you can ask for at a wedding. The staff on the day of our wedding were great. Attentive, kind, and kept the drinks flowinggg! Special shout out to Kaci, who became an integral part of the planning team over the ~year we spent planning the wedding. She is excellent and knows her stuff!

I got married at Mae District in July 2025 and could not be more happy with how the day panned out,…read more thanks in large part to the team at Mae District/Food for Thought! The historic venue itself is stunning - there's a separate room for everything (i.e., ceremony, dinner reception, dance floor/cocktail hour), which made the space feel more elevated and was a huge selling point for us. There's a cute courtyard area in the back with ivy and string lights which was great for photos and for guests to get some fresh air. However, the biggest selling point for us was the bridal suite/upstairs lounge area. It's a generous-sized private space with enough room for the entire wedding party and family members to spend time before the ceremony, and you can store personal things there during the wedding. I got into my wedding dress in the bridal suite and was able to capture getting ready photos here. My husband and I toured multiple Chicago venues in the same tier and this was the only one with a bridal suite/lounge area. Our venue coordinator was Hanna and were very pleased with the level of service we received. From the beginning, she made us feel like Mae District/FFT was open to our creative liberties, and anything that we wanted could be made true. We wanted a late-night ramen bar on a cart, which was a big hit, and she made sure that the sign on the cart was to our standards. One of our priorities going into wedding planning was that the food had to be good, and FFT delivered! We received many compliments on the food from our guests. Overall, I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking to get married in Chicago!

I am an Architect and Mies is my favorite modern Architect. He was and is still a master for the…read morestudents and architects. His architecture was perfect and this building is another masterpiece of him.

The architectural crown jewel (no pun intended) of the IIT campus just celebrated its 50th…read moreanniversary in August 2005. Appropriately enough, Mies' masterpiece is the architecture school on the campus. Its main floor is one large open space thanks to its engineering. Its significance as a landmark has also been celebrated with its own US postage stamp a few years ago.

NERD ALERT I am going to dork out a little bit, so stop reading if you do not care about quality…read morecoffee--a great find while in the area for work. I popped in here on a cold winter's day for an early afternoon coffee. I noticed the beans at the counter, then glanced left and saw a beautiful roaster off to the side. I ordered a latte and picked up a bag of beans that they said is their house roast. It was a medium Ethiopian roast, which I usually don't care for, but they smelled amazing, and so was the latte. I noticed they were using a commercial Rocket espresso machine, which I don't see much of in the area. They even obliged me when I handed them my phone and asked them to snap some photos of their espresso machine. While the latte was excellent, I am partial to making my own at home. I saved my review until I had a chance to use their beans at home. It turned out fantastic. I also use a Rocket machine at home. I consumed 6 shots of espresso within a short time because the taste was so good. I have a feeling that I am going to fly through these beans and have to make a road trip back. I highly recommend Momentum Coffee.

I was a bit disappointed that they didn't have any chai left (even though it was 8am), so I had a…read morehot latte with oat milk - and a chocolate croissant. Both were fairly standard. There's plenty of seating so it's a great place to get some work done!