River North OctoberFeast

The River North Business Association announces the first annual OctoberFeast, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Tuesday, October 6. "River North is among Chicago's most popular dining and entertainment destinations," says Mark Kelly, president of the RNBA. Our restaurant, nightclub, bar and hotel members are known nationwide. We've always been a destination for tourists and a popular area for locals. This event is for people who live (and play) in our backyard. While, as a group, we "mean business," we also enjoy cutting loose. OctoberFeast sponsors include Urban Innovations, Mesirow Financial, East Bank Club, and StratEx Partners. How it works. OctoberFeast is a progressive stroll among some of Chicago's best restaurant, bar and entertainment venues, each featuring signature food and drink tastings along the way. Early restaurant participants include Ai Japanese, Bucca di Beppo, Bull & Bear, Hard Rock Cafe, Harry Caray's, Hub 51, Italiasia - The Best of Both Worlds, La Madia, Martini Park, Maxwell's at the Club , NAHA, Rock Bottom Brewery, Salute Wine Bar, Sullivan's Steakhouse, Steve's Deli, The Redhead Piano Bar, Theory, Tizi Melloul Mediterranean Restaurant and Lounge, and Zocalo Restaurant and Tequila Bar. There will be 25 venues and six routes in all. Ticketholders will have 45 minutes at each of five venues in their route before moving on to their next stop. The last stop is at Martini Park, where all attendees will meet for an after party. The after party is included in the price of admission. OctoberFeast tickets cost $50 per person. Tickets are available on-line at www.rivernorthassociation.com or by calling the River North Business Association at 312-645-1047.