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Chicago Restaurant Partners has 'unCONVENTIONally Good'™ refreshments to offer at McCormick Place Convention Center. Our entire team of award-winning culinarians, catering professionals and restaurant managers is available to design a food service program tailored to your group's needs.

**Be sure to explore your Exhibit areas for designated dining areas featuring an array of portable food concepts providing culinary selections from around the world.

Permanent Restaurants:

The Plate Room Food Court, located on level 2.5 of the South building, offers an interesting array of items available to take on the run or to be enjoyed in the adjacent seating area. Six food concepts are available at this location, including Little Italy, Antipasto Bar, Pacific Rim, the American Grill, The Carvery and Fiesto Bravo. So whether you are craving a gourmet sandwich or salad, Mandarin Orange Chicken with Fried Rice or an authentic Pastrami Reuben, you can find it all at the Plate Room Food Court.

Bistro 23, located in the Lakeside Center (East Building) on the second floor, is a convenient place to pick up any of our 'unCONVENTIONALLY Good'™ sandwiches or salads. Whether it's the Roast Turkey sandwich, served on raisin sunflower micelle with cucumbers, tomato and chipotle aioli or the Southwestern Chicken Salad with cheddar cheese, savory grilled chicken breast, romaine lettuce & tomato, you'll be sure to find just the item to feed your hunger!

The Fine Print Restaurant, McCormick Place's upscale dining option, is located near the Plate Room Food Court on level 2.5 of the South Building. Whether you're entertaining clients or simply want to enjoy a leisurely meal, you are sure to find satisfaction in the offerings available. Smoked Chicken & Penne Pasta, Lobster Bisque with Sherry Crème and Wild Mushroom & Brie Panino are just a few of the options.
Seating is available on a first come, first serve basis.

Searching for that juicy burger grilled to perfection? Look no further than Fired Up. Located on the Showfloors of A and B Halls (3rd level, North & South buildings), Fired Up always has something cookin'. The name of the game is flame! Choose from mouth-watering grill options such as Foot Long Polish, Roadhouse Burgers or our Smokehouse Slaw.

Need a pick-me-up? You can visit Pick me Ups in B Hall (3rd level, North building), where picking may be difficult with an array of hard-to-resist fresh, tossed, well-dressed salads and delectable piled high deli sandwiches. Pick me Ups features easy to eat, on the go, wok-seared Ahi tuna salads or if you're in the mood for something sweet, how about a turtle sundae! Let mood and food unite! Grab just what you're craving at Pick me Ups.

Slice, for pizza lovers, is located in B Hall (3rd level, North building), and has, well, pizza. How about a mighty nice slice of Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese or Sausage and Roasted Red Pepper Pizza? A slice is nice, but so are the grilled paninis and pizzans, served fresh and packed full of flavor.

The ever-familiar Starbucks is available in several locations at McCormick Place Convention Center. There are two full service Starbuck's locations, both in the Grand Concourse level 2.5 and in Hall B (North Level Three). There is one Starbuck's 'we proudly brew' on the 2nd floor of the Lakeside building. Additionally, Starbuck's brewed coffee is available at all other food outlets. Your favorite barista special is just around the corner!

Connie's Pizza, located on level 2 of the North building, provides a variety of pasta, salads and pizza for carry-out, dine-in or delivery! Connie's truly sets the standard for Chicago-style pizza.

McDonald's is located directly across from Connie's Pizza on level 2 of the North building. This is a full service operation, offering a wide selection for dine-in or carry-out.

Ryba's Fudge Shop—Located in the concourse, level 2.5, Ryba's offers a variety of fresh fudges, ice cream, nuts and candies. Stop in for just the thing to cure your sweet tooth!

Each of the following locations offers Exhibitors and Attendees alike the chance to pick up a quick bite on the run. Among other things, you will find cold sandwiches, pizza and salads available.
Café North - B Hall (North Level 3)
Café 1 & 2 - A Hall (South, Level 1)
Lakeside Café - D Hall (East, Level 3)

Questions? Feel free to contact the Director of Restaurants at 312-791-7247.

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McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60616
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