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What an event! A unique piece of Japanese culture came to Chicago. Living Social and Germania Place hosted Sumo, Sushi, and Sake from May 17-19th. Guests experienced live sumo wrestling matches with World and U.S. champions. They dined on sushi, sashimi and edamame, and sipped on different varieties of sake. In case you missed the fun, click on the link below to see our Co-President, Reid Tillinghast, and the Sumo wrestlers on Fox Chicago. http://www.myfoxchicago.com/video?clipId=8890301&autostart=true


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  Kenmare Catering and Events is proud to announce that we have been named "Best Of Weddings 2013" by The Knot! We are honored to be among the few caterers in the Chicago area to earn this title. You can view our listing on The Knot's website. We would like to thank all of the couple's for voting for us!      


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Kenmare Catering is excited to announce that we have joined the catering family at Architectural Artifacts! Located in the Ravenswood neighborhood, Architectural Artifacts is an 80,000-square-foot showroom full of one of a kind antiques, architectural relics, works-of-art, historic building vestiges, stain glass, and items of intrigue. The collaboration of Architectural Artifacts and Kenmare Catering will create an artistic masterpiece for you event! Kenmare's modern world cuisine and broad range of flavor profiles pairs perfectly with the pieces of intrigue and objects of a lost...


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We couldn't be more excited to partner with Livingsocial on this event. Sumo+Sushi+Sake Experience Normally, you'd have to travel to the Land of the Rising Sun for a traditional Japanese experience, but we're turning that notion on its head... and its back and side, too. LivingSocial's butt-kicking Sumo + Sushi + Sake, is complete with a Japanese meal and live professional sumo wrestling. With this offer, you'll head to Germania Place on May 17th, 18th, or 19th to enjoy a sampling of Japanese cuisine provided by Kenmare Catering and Events. All the while, you'll be immersed in an unforgettable...


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The Healthy Initiative event on March 9th, 2013 at Germania Place was a smashing success! Shea Vaughn-Healthy Initiative, Dr. Joel Fuhrman-Keynote Speaker, Katie O'Reilly and Reid Tillinghast-Kenmare Catering and Events Co-Presidents, Cheryl Wedell Katie O'Reilly, Co-President of Kenmare Catering, created a menu that blew minds and palates away. Katie is a specialist in menu innovation and development of Modern World Cuisine and Healthful Eating Solutions. A true culinary artist, she deploys her knowledge to design delicious and colorful menus and recipes. Firecracker Slaw Katie has a special...


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We welcome all of you to come celebrate with us at the Healthy Initiative Chicago Gala March 9th at The Germania Place!   Chicago's favorite Mom and healthy lifestyle expert, Shea Vaughn, along with Akira's Founder, John Cotay, bring you "THE" Chicago surprise fundraising event of the year. Healthy Initiative Foundation is championing disease prevention with awareness, education and solutions for building healthy and joyful lives.   Enjoy hours of healthy food and drink provided by Kenmare Catering and Events.               We...


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Tuesday, July 31st we have the wonderful opportunity to partner with Venue One to showcase some of our hottest new items! Venue One is an event designer's dream to work at with their canvas like features and Event Creative there to supply an array of ideas and rentals! Be sure to stop by and see the space, meet our staff, and try our summer fresh bites like our Venetian Cicheti with baby scallops and a lemon emulsion that is so airy and delicious, it will melt in your mouth!!


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Today, we have a special treat! A real wedding, by the fabulous Christina G Photography was featured on Style Me Pretty! The wedding took place at our venue, Germania Place, a historical landmark located in the heart of the Gold Coast. Christine and Mike were absolutely wonderful to work with and we were able to add some fun special touches to make their day more personal. From the signature cocktails of Goose Island beers passed in mini beer steins to the Sea Salt Fries as their late night snacks, served to guests on the packed danced floor!


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We were beyond flattered when Style Me Pretty contacted us to be one of their Little Black Book vendors! We love their blog and are always inspired by their creativity and attention to detail, something we feel we definitely have in common here at Kenmare Catering!


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We are happy to announce that we have once again been added to CS Brides' Luxe List 2012! Check out the below post about our recent addition to the newest edition of the magazine!


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