Everyone loves a goodie bag. Following are a few food-themed items to dole out to your Chicago-loving delegates.
Spiaggia offers the Spiaggia Cookbook: Eleganza Italiana ($32), a great gift for attendees, especially if they have enjoyed a meal at the Chicago hot spot. Even if groups can't squeeze in a visit to the restaurant, chef Tony Mantuano can come to you and cook. He's been known to show up and cater corporate events at places such as the Art Institute's new Modern Wing and even Harry Winston's jewelry boutique on Oak Street.
If meeting attendees didn't get their fill of food while in Chicago, send them the Tastes of Chicago Gift Card ($10-$200), available from Lou Malnati's Tastes of Chicago. Once delegates get home, they can use the gift card to purchase steaks, pizza, Italian beef and other items to be shipped from some of Chicago's favorite restaurants.
Berghoff Cafe, located on W. Adams in Chicago's Loop neighborhood, is one of the city's most legendary restaurants. The establishment is known for its beer, so pick up a beer sampling kit ($29.95) or a custom bib apron ($12.95).
The Chopping Block offers a deep-dish pizza-making kit ($19.95). The kit includes a pan, spatula and booklet of recipes from Uno, one of Chicago's favorite pizza restaurants.
