CHICAGO: Hubbard Inn in River North will reopen October 25 following a months-long renovation. The renovation includes a second-floor cocktail lounge, “Blue Violet at Hubbard Inn,” and a third-floor theater-inspired event space. The three-floor venue can host events for groups of 10 to 600 guests. LAS VEGAS: The X Pot, an Asian fusion restaurant from Haibin Yang and David Zhao, will open inside the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian in winter 2020. The restaurant will incorporate high-tech elements, such as robot servers and interactive light shows on plates. LOS ANGELES: The Revolt Summit, a hip-hop culture and networking event from P. Diddy and his company Revolt TV, will have its second event October 25-27 at Magic Box. The event will have appearances by Lizzo, Issa Rae, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, and more. The series is produced by Superfly. NEW YORK: Moonrise Izakaya has opened on the Upper West Side. Owned by Jacob Poznak, the Japanese restaurant seats 42 guests and offers a menu of shareable and large format izakaya dishes. TORONTO: As part of Waste Reduction Week, PrettyUgly will host a private, invite-only happy hour on October 24. The event will feature a discussion with mixologists and sustainability thought leaders, and it is hosted by Dairy Distillery founder Omid McDonald. |