The Riverwalk at Kendall College opened at the hospitality school in September. The 1,890-square-foot raw space—which, true to its name, offers river views—can hold 100 inside. Weather permitting, an outdoor space can hold an additional 100.
The college's in-house events department currently handles functions held within the space, letting students set up, work, and cook for events. In the future, the owners plan to work with a small list of preferred vendors.

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Window coverings can be used to block out the sun to create meeting settings.
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The interior can host dinners for 100.
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The venue has Art Deco-style black-and-white floors.
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Windows look out onto the river and the Chicago skyline.
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