**Referred By: Katie Walsh**
b8ta is retail your way—fast, customizable, and driven by data. Take control of your brick-and-mortar experience with our retail-as-a-service model.
A contemporary American menu, over 40 domestic and import beers and an impressive selection of wine and cocktails makes Sidebar a perfect place for lunch, happy hour or dinner before the show.
In the heart of the Chicago Loop, Convene has two locations opening soon with premium, full-service meeting and event spaces as well as flexible, membership-based workspaces. Convene is changing the way Chicago meets and works with heightened levels of service, luxury, and comfort.
Mekky Media is a boutique PR firm dedicated to delivering powerful publicity using trusted experience, innovative ideas and personalized attention. The firm is founded and led by recognized media and PR veteran, Michelle Mekky.
**Referred By: Richard P. Townsend**
The Poetry Foundation, publisher of Poetry magazine, is an independent literary organization committed to a vigorous presence for poetry in our culture. It exists to discover and celebrate the best poetry and to place it before the largest possible audience.
The Mozzarella Store, a new chain of cheese shops, is opening its first location in Chicago, across from the old Chicago Water Tower. Visitors will be able to buy cheese, sample Neapolitan pizza and other Italian food and watch mozzarella and burrata cheese being made by a large spinning machine.
Barton G. The Restaurant caters o adults craving new experiences and quality food. Their mission is to shock and awe your senses and push the boundaries of your imagination and culinary expectations.
