| THE WALKTHROUGH 10.09.09 12:50 PM |
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| Cuvée Offers Bubbly Decor, Event Space for 400 |
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Cuvée, a 5,000-square-foot lounge in River North, opened in late September. With an unmarked alleyway entrance, the lounge has decor inspired by the inside of a champagne bottle. Trappings include light boxes filled with golden and brown marbles, and colorful mirrored discs hang from the ceiling to evoke bubble clusters.
The venue can be bought out for groups of 400; there are also semiprivate areas available for smaller groups. To the right of the space, a raised, banquette-lined area can hold 20. Throughout the venue, lounge areas that are typically reserved for bottle service can seat eight. |
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 | A curving, illuminated wall marks the venue's entrance.
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 | To the right of the entrance, an elevated semiprivate space can seat 20 guests.
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 | Mirrored disks hanging from the ceiling are meant to evoke champagne bubbles.
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 | The bar offers specialty champagne cocktails such as peach bellinis.
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 | Banquette-lined seating areas can hold groups of eight.
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The cocktail list focuses on—you guessed it—champagne and champagne cocktails, and offers selections such as bellinis and the "Chandon Bubble-Tini," which blends the sparkling beverage with fresh-cut strawberries, simple syrup, and vodka. On-site event planners can arrange for catering through preferred vendor Jordan's Food of Distinction; hosts are also welcome to bring in their own suppliers.
—Jenny Berg
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