Lilly described the overall look as a "glowing red supper-club-style lounge." Chef action stations provided 1940s-style fare such as Porterhouse steak with Bernaise sauce, Waldorf salad, and chicken Vesuvio.
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Topped with festive arrangements of ostrich feathers, a communal table provided seating in the atrium.
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Candles in red glasses and feathers in vintage cups decked tabletops. Red linens played into the supper-club vibe.
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The era-appropriate decorations also topped highboy tables.
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A Garrett popcorn bar gave guests a taste of the iconic Chicago snack.
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More provided a selection of cupcakes.
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The cupcakes came in cocktail-inspired flavors including maple-bourbon, gin and juice, and margarita.
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The post-conference gathering drew 100 guests to the Museum of Contemporary Art.
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Event designer Debi Lilly of A Perfect Event said that she illuminated the bars and other areas of the museum with red light to "create an intimate, cozy nightclub" vibe. Specialty offerings included the "Speakeasy Spirit" made with Jack Daniel's, ginger, and fresh mint and served in a paper-wrapped whiskey bottle.
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