The Beacon Bus Food Tour
An experience designed for conversations and connections savoring famous deep dish pizza to desserts at the Drake. Join the progressive food tour experience
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11th May 2026 | Monday
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM CT
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM CT
Reserve your Spot
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Why Join Us
Dine-Around Chicago through a thoughtfully curated dine-around
Three iconic stops: from apps at Quartino Ristorante to deep dish at Lou Malnati's to dessert at The Drake Hotel. Every course is a new setting and a new reason to love Chicago.
Connect with senior legal leaders in a more natural, relaxed setting
Skip the conference floor. The SpotDraft Beacon Bus brings together a curated group of legal leaders in a setting where real conversations happen, over great food, without the formality.
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Move beyond small talk with conversations that evolve across each stop
Each new venue brings a new dynamic. By the time dessert rolls around at The Drake, you're not exchanging pleasantries; you're exchanging ideas that could change the future of how legal works.
Enjoy Chicago food and a seamless, hosted experience
From pickup at McCormick Place to the final drop-off, every detail is handled. Seats are limited to keep it intimate; all you need to bring is yourself, an appetite, and come ready to unwind.
Agenda
5:30 PM
Hop on board.
We’ll pick you up right from the CLOC venue at McCormick Place. Step on, get acquainted with fellow legal leaders, and ease into the experience as we take care of the rest.
6:00 PM
Arrivals and Appetizers
Kick off the evening at Quartino Ristorante in the heart of River North, one of Chicago's most beloved Italian spots. Let the conversation flow as the night begins to unfold.
7:15 PM
Deep Dish & Deep Conversations
At Lou Malnati’s, enjoy Chicago’s very own deep-dish pizza as conversations with fellow legal leaders get interesting. Introductions turn into practical insights you can carry with you to the next stop, where dessert awaits.
8:30 PM
Sweet Endings
The final stop brings the group to the legendary Drake Hotel, a Chicago institution, for dessert. They’re known for an atmosphere that makes you want to stay on longer.
9:30 PM
Wrap up and drop off
The bus pulls back, but the conversations don't have to stop.
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