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ELI’S CHEESECAKE

A Chicago institution since it made its debut at the first Taste of Chicago in 1980, this super-creamy confection invented by Eli Schulman has been praised by Chicago mayors, US presidents, and celebrities galore. Classic flavors like original plain, chocolate chip, and strawberry are complemented with newer varieties such as cookie butter and chocolate hazelnut crunch. 6701 W. Forest Preserve Dr., 800-354-2253; elicheesecake.com

KEHOE DESIGNS

Tom Kehoe’s full-service event design company pulls out all the stops for see-it-to-believe-it soirées at venues all over town—including Kehoe’s own astonishing new 25,000-square-foot venue, The Geraghty, which features 22-foot ceilings, an in-house liquor license, and Wi-fi for up to 1,000 devices. 2555 S. Leavitt St., 312-4210030; kehoedesigns.com

PARAMOUNT EVENTS

With an emphasis on all things local and the goal of bringing restaurantquality food to every event, this respected caterer headed by Jodi Fyfe crafts inventive creations like squash and leek fritters and bite-sized fish and chips for weddings, galas, corporate events, and other social gatherings. 1932 W. Lake St., 773-880-8044; paramount eventschicago.com