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The Concierge

Jon Winke
The Ritz-Carlton
Chicago

What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive?

We offer a Conference Concierge that serves as a meeting planner’s on-site assistant, providing event support ranging from taking incoming messages, photocopying and faxing of relevant meeting information, to package delivery and confirmation of dining and travel reservations for attendees.

What are your group restaurant recommendations?
For steaks: Gibson’s. For seafood: Hugo’s Frog Bar; Joe’s Stone Crab; Devon Seafood Grill. Contemporary American: Tru. Dinner only: Charlie Trotter’s. Italian: Spiaggia; Pane Caldo. French: Charlie Trotter’s; Ambria

What are your bar or nightclub recommendations?
Bella Lounge; Level; Syn; Buddy Guy’s Legends; House of Blues; The Redhead Piano Bar; Pops for Champagne

If we only have an hour or two, what should we definitely check out nearby?
The John Hancock Observatory has views as far as four states from its 94th-floor location, or enjoy a cocktail at the Signature Room Lounge located on the 96th floor. The Magnificent Mile shopping is the main attraction in our area. Navy Pier is a top entertainment destination.