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Lip Smacking Foodie Tours hosts award-winning VIP group dining experiences with visits to the top restaurants throughout the United States. Choose either a daytime activity or evening dine-around where groups are escorted immediately to the best tables in the house at the most-sought-after restaurants to enjoy a parade of signature dishes and craft cocktails at each venue, all with complete VIP service. This unique experience gives guests the opportunity to sit next to different colleagues at each venue to mix, mingle, and easily network. Each tour is led by a professional guide specializing in escorting large groups with utmost care, who personalizes each experience with fun and engaging information along the way. Lip Smacking Foodie Tours are both an entertaining activity and unique dining experience melded into one, that are sure to add new vitality to meeting events, from conferences to team building. All-Inclusive Group Dining When meeting planners book a corporate group event through Lip Smacking Foodie Tours, the entire group is assured a top-notch dining experience with three to four signature dishes at each restaurant. Our affordable tours are priced per person with tax and gratuities included. The only thing not included are drinks. However, a beverage package upgrade is available, which provides guests a signature cocktail at various stops. Build Your Network Our exclusive experiences provide the ultimate networking opportunities. At a typical sit-down dinner, you’re lucky to engage the person to the left and right of you. Because our tours take place at multiple restaurants, with walking in between, there are countless opportunities to interact with different people when you sit down at each venue and as you traverse along the way. Our experiences not only provide more ways to network, but a more convivial way to do so. Large Groups Welcome Lip Smacking Foodie Tours is ideal for groups, small or large. Our experiences can accommodate groups from as few as 1 to as many as 500 guests, making us an ideal choice for any corporate group event. Stress-Free Booking Process Booking a tour is stress-free and allows you to enjoy the company of your guests more easily. You’ll take comfort knowing that everything is taken care of from the moment the tour is booked to the minute it concludes. Since the menu is already set, you have nothing to worry about. Just remember to submit ahead of the tour date any dietary restrictions and food allergies for anyone in your group. Feel Like a VIP at Each Stop With Lip Smacking Foodie Tours, you and your group members never have to worry about waiting in line to get into a top restaurant or being shown to a less than desirable table. On our tours, everyone is treated like a VIP with immediate seating upon arrival. What’s more, your group may receive a special warm welcome personally from the restaurant chef. Menus can be printed featuring your logo, too, which can be an added bonus for all those Instagram moments you share. For added ease, we can even arrange transportation pick-up and drop-off, as well as an event photographer. And for groups that desire an extra luxe experience, we can also arrange for an evening helicopter ride over the glittering lights of The Strip. A Memorable Experience for All Lip Smacking Foodie Tours offers a way to gather and dine that few have experienced, and all are sure to remember. Our one-of-a-kind tours are special, from the first stop to the last. It’s an experience that attendees will reminisce about long after they leave. Location, Location, Location One of the best reasons to book is the convenient and efficient way the experience is designed. All restaurants are within an easy walking distance of each other. The short stroll allows your group members a chance to engage in prime networking opportunities before heading to the next place on your tour itinerary. You Get a Dinner and a Show Our tours offer an exquisite feast plus entertainment. All tours include a knowledgeable, professional guide who leads the group on a walking tour, offering engaging tidbits and fascinating stories. Several other interactive experiences are included along the way exclusively to our tours, ensuring there is never a dull moment. Different Types of Cuisine Our experiences offer the ability to enjoy several renowned restaurants in one convenient outing, including ones you and your guests might not have discovered otherwise on your own or at a typical corporate dinner. We offer a way to try some of the finest spots in the city and dive into various cuisines and dishes. All the pre-selected dishes are curated to our high standards to ensure they will delight any palate. Tours Available from Day to Night With any corporate group experience, booking flexibility is key. Whether you desire a tour during business hours or early evening right after work, we can coordinate with you to provide options that fit your needs. Go for as Long or as Short as You Like Along with flexible scheduling, Lip Smacking Foodie Tours also provides a range of tour durations. Our shortest tour is about 2.5 hours; our longest is about 5 hours, with optional add-ons and incentives.

VanityGrams.com is a high-impact, on-demand content creation service designed to elevate attendee engagement and extend the life of conference experiences. By capturing short-form, personalized video messages (“VanityGrams”) on-site, the platform transforms ordinary event moments into shareable, branded digital assets. Attendees, speakers, and sponsors can quickly record customized messages—whether it’s a shoutout, testimonial, recap, or social post—delivered in a polished, ready-to-share format within minutes. For conference planners, the value is threefold. First, it drives deeper engagement by giving participants a fun, interactive way to express themselves and connect with the event. Second, it amplifies reach through organic social sharing, as attendees distribute their VanityGrams across their networks, increasing visibility and FOMO around the conference. Third, it provides measurable ROI through branded content that highlights sponsors, reinforces event messaging, and generates a library of authentic user-generated media for post-event marketing. VanityGrams.com integrates seamlessly into conference environments—whether as a booth activation, roaming content team, or VIP experience—requiring minimal setup while delivering maximum impact. The result is a more memorable, shareable, and marketable event that continues to generate value long after it ends.

The Museum of Ice Cream is where creativity, connection, and imagination come together to create unforgettable corporate/convention/meeting experiences. Designed as a vibrant, interactive wonderland, MOIC transforms meetings, receptions, and team celebrations into memorable moments your attendees will rave about. From immersive installations to our iconic Sprinkle Pool, every space is crafted to inspire engagement, spark joy, and encourage genuine interaction. Your guests can enjoy playful tasting experiences, curated photo moments, and a seamless flow through colorful, conversation-starting environments. Whether you’re planning a networking event, client appreciation experience, or full museum buyout, MOIC blends professional execution with a uniquely delightful atmosphere, making your event not just successful, but sweetly unforgettable.

Located in Chicago's West Loop, Recess (838 W. Kinzie St.) offers a vibrant, playful, escape to the daily grind. Home of Chica- go's largest patio, Recess encourages guests to adult...like a kid, while serving up delicious American food and drink.

Big Hugs Photo booth believes that you deserve the best for your special day. Our vision is focused on three values - Creativity. Fun. Quality. What makes us the best photo booth in Chicago? We don't just settle for standard design. We go the extra mile to customize designs based on your event's theme or color so your prints become creative artworks that are uniquely your own. Big Hugs photo booth is a multi awarded Photo Booth rental company based in Chicago, New York, LA, Texas and Manila that specializes in making your event memorable with lots of exciting extras, endless choices and unlimited print. We have an array of photo booths from, Open Airphoto booth, Classic photo booth, Vintage photo booth, Photo booth 360, Vogue Booth, Inflatable booth, Photo Mosaic, Mirror photo booth, Selfie Booth, Smart Photography and our newest to our arsenal which is Video Robot arms. We have done over 10000 events since 2012, from small events like birthday parties to big events like trade-shows, concerts and festivals. No matter what event you are planning, we have a perfect booth just for you!

The Game Show Experience is a nationwide event production company specializing in Live and Virtual Events. Like our name says we bring the best and highest production quality mobile game show to you. Every detail featured in The Game Show Experience is to immerse you and your group in Gameshow Energy and excitement. Entire room lighting, authentic contestant Podium Buzzers on stage, fantastic spotlights, backlit backdrops, Pro sound system, and giant projection screens. ​ In your show production, you will feel like you are on a real TV game show set. Perfect for Corporate events, conventions, festivals, schools, and more. We bring engagement and excitement to your events! Our live hosts, awesome music, & digital leaderboards will keep participants motivated and smiling throughout the event. For a more tailored experience, themed games, question customization, and full branding are available.

Our fifth Illinois restaurant is located in Schaumburg near the Woodfield Mall, a premier destination for businesses, retail, and dining. The location features a white Carrara Marble Market Table and an open churrasco grill showcasing our gaucho chefs demonstrating the culinary art of churrasco: expertly fire-roasting, butchering and serving meats tableside. The new location features unique design aesthetics including a stylish exterior, soaring windows, modern chandeliers, natural wood paneling and rich furnishing colors that pay homage to our Brazilian heritage.

Golf VX offers a premier event experience, combining cutting-edge golf simulation with exceptional hospitality. Whether you're planning a corporate gathering, team-building event, or special celebration, our venue provides a dynamic and engaging setting tailored to your needs. Enjoy a curated selection of food and beverage options, including craft cocktails and premium drinks, served by our state-of-the-art Makr Shakr robotic bartender, bringing a high-tech, interactive twist to your event. With our top-tier golf simulators, modern amenities, and vibrant atmosphere, your guests are guaranteed a unique and memorable experience. Book your event today and let us handle the details while you and your guests enjoy an elevated entertainment experience!

Bunny Slope welcomes you to a post-slopes boozin’ vibe, minus the mountains. A totally private, anything goes hot tub located below the Berkshire Room. Bunny Slope is your aprés-ski, retro private party lounge, perfect for groups up to 15. A great option for a totally outrageous shindig, hen party, bachelor party, and pretty much anything else. Oh… and the drinks are pretty damned tasty too with craft cocktails and mountain-friendly beer & liquor.

At Lirica, a modern open kitchen, expansive bar, and outdoor seating featuring sweeping views of Lake Michigan and the city skyline foster a warm, convivial atmosphere in a space that feels casual, while elevated.