Built in 1925 as the original Home Bank & Trust, The Bedford takes its name from the building s exterior limestone mined in Bedford, IN.

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1 Built in 1925 as the original Home Bank & Trust, The Bedford takes its name from the building s exterior limestone mined in Bedford, IN. Nevertheless, outside appearances are not the main focus here. Enter through a small portage on Division Street, head down the staircase and emerge inside an 8,000 square foot den filled with timepiece touches of marble, terrazzo, and copper. The Wicker Park spot offers Contemporary American cuisine with German and Southern influences, a carefully concocted cocktail list, craft beers and boutique wine selections. The Bedford accomodates up to 235 guests with an original vault room filled with floor-to-ceiling copper lockboxes and rooms specifically built for private events and corporate functions. The Bedford is open Monday through Saturday for dinner at 5pm and 10am on Sunday for brunch. For more information, please visit our website or call

2 THE PRIVATE EVENT SPACE Consider The Private Event Space for your next celebration, event or business function. The Private Event Space is a specially-designed event room with independent audio/visual capabilities. This versatile space accommodates up to 28 seated guests and up to 45 for a standing reception. Ideal for corporate presentations and events, the room is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including: High Speed Internet Access Built-In Toshiba 55 LCD HDTV for audio/visual programming Private Bar Martin Audio Sound System THE PARLOR The fireside dining room known as The Parlor seats up to 40 guests and hosts 60 for a standing reception. The Parlor offers privacy, with views of the vault and main bar area, while maintaining the energy and ambiance of the entire venue. THE VAULT Available for parties of up to 50 guests, the copper clad bank vault at The Bedford is the only space of its kind in Chicago. The Vault is adorned with custom lounge furniture making the room ideal for cocktail and passed appetizer receptions. THE BEDFORD CLOSEOUT For larger events, The Bedford can provide exclusive closeouts of the entire venue, accommodating 150 seated guests and allowing up to 235 people in total. Our experienced team will work closely with you to develop a personalized menu that includes quality seasonal food, wine and spirits. To book a group dinner or private events contact Marshall Mering at or marshall@bedfordchicago.com

3 WINE BEER COCKTAILS The Bedford offers various bar structures: cash bar, hosted bar, and open bar. SILVER PACKAGE $30 per person / two hours includes wine, imported & domestic beer, sodas & juices Beer By The Bottle Molson Canadian Canadian Lager Miller Lite American Lager Red Wine White Wine Chile, 2009 Portugal, 2009 Carmenere, Errazuriz Vinho Verde, Gazela GOLD PACKAGE $50 per person / two hours everything included in the silver package along with a selection well drinks * shots, martinis, and single malts not included PLATINUM PACKAGE $60 per person / two hours everything included in the gold package along with a selection of premium spirits * shots, martinis, and single malts not included HOST BAR the host is charged based on consumption, certain food and beverage minimums apply * Wine & beer selections subject to availability. Prices subject to change.

4 PASSED APPETIZER OPTIONS 3 $20 per person 5 $30 per person 7 $40 per person add a cheese board for $5 extra per person add vegetable platter for $5 extra per person cold appetizers deviled eggs: hot sauce and powdered bacon shell bean crostini: grilled bread, frisee, lardonsi, harissa vinaigrette (v) duck liver mousse crostini: whole grain mustard, pickles, caper berries and brioche oysters on the half shell: the old fashioned way... lemon and mignonette steak tartare: on homemade toast with béarnaise hot appetizers spoons of macaroni: elbow macaroni in a creamy gruyere cheese sauce, topped with breadcrumbs and charred onions (v) shots of seasonal soup: always vegetarian, often vegan seasonal fritters: romesco sauce (v) shaved beef tenderloin: on toast with horseradish aioli miniature crab cakes: with creamy mustard brandade on toast: with a frisee salad (v) is or can be made vegetarian * Menu selections subject to availability. Prices subject to change.

5 SEATED DINNER MENU OPTIONS $70 PER PERSON FOR THE BEDFORD THREE COURSE MENU: (appetizer, entree, dessert, coffee & tea) $80 PER PERSON FOR THE BEDFORD FOUR COURSE MENU: (appetizer, salad, entree, dessert, coffee & tea) APPETIZER - to snack on (please select one) shell bean crostini: grilled bread, frisee, lardons, harissa vinaigrette (v) deviled eggs: hot sauce and powdered bacon duck liver mousse: whole grain mustard, pickles, caper berries and brioche three artisan cheeses: with walnut currant baguette, frisee salad and candied nuts (v) SALAD - from the soil (please select one) salt roasted pears: pickled pears, pear brown butter, spiced pine nuts, goat cheese mousse, arugula salad, bourbon vinaigrette (v) today s seasonal soup... always vegetarian, often vegan heirloom tomato: grilled speck, melon, manchego and scallion oil (v) corn fritters: romesco sauce, chihuahua cheese, petite salad (v) ENTREE - (please limit to three entree selections per event) from the sea oysters: the old fashioned way... lemon and mignonette wild salmon tartare: marinated cucumber, shallot, coriander yogurt, rye crumbs ruby trout: hazlenut puree, green and wax beans, poached cherry tomatoes, anchovy vinaigrette from the pasture chicken: pan roasted breast, pozole broth, german butterball potatoes, braised pearl onion, braised leg meat, pickled shallot, cilantro grilled pork chop: fall market hash, fried egg, foie gras and truffle steak sauce pan seared hangar steak: sweet corn puree, oven dried tomatoes, cucumber, feta, cilantro bedford burger: hand packed patty, brioche bun, canadian bacon and bleu cheese slaw, sunnyside egg. like it plain? add gruyere, bleu or cheddar? no big deal. vegetarian parisian gnocchi: house ricotta cheese, chanterelle mushroom ragout, charred sweet onions, shaved truffle and pecorino (v) desserts (please select one per event) doughnut holes made in house, fried and tossed in cinnamon sugar, served with whipped coffee cream cheese assorted ice creams from Black Dog Gelato SIDES - shared (additional cost) macaroni gratin: elbow macaroni in a creamy gruyere cheese sauce, topped with breadcrumbs and charred onions (v) green beans: anchovy vinaigrette, toasted almonds (v) marinated beets (v) hand cut frites with béarnaise (v) (V) is or can be made vegetarian * Menu selections subject to availability. Prices subject to change.

6 FLOOR PLAN MAIN BAR: Capacity 100 THE VAULT: Capacity 50 THE PARLOR: Capacity 40 for seated dinners, 60 for standing receptions THE PRIVATE EVENT SPACE: Capacity 28 for seated dinners, 45 for standing receptions

7 THE VAULT THE PARLOR MAIN BAR LADIES RESTROOM

8 PRIVATE EVENT POLICIES Thank you for considering The Bedford! From engagement parties, showers, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings, or a cocktail receeption - The Bedford is a safe bet for your next private event. We strive to meet your needs and offer several options for private dining and events. The various private event spaces can be customizd to accommodate parties of different sizes. The Bedford offers party details such as floral, audio visual and special menus. Below is an outline of policies. Thank you for considering The Bedford! Inquiry: Client will submit an inquiry form covering event details such as the date, space desired, menu and budget. Our Event planners will promptly reply and solicit feedback on food and drink sugesstions. Proposal: Once the pertinent information is gathered, The Bedford will submit a proposal to the client. Deposit: A 50% deposit of evnt cost is required to confirm a private event. After the date, space, menu and pricing has been accepted by the Client, The Bedford will send a Credit Card Authorization with contract to secure the date and venue. Balance due upon conclusion of the event. The Bedford will provide an Event Order which confirms the final arrangements and menu selections. The Order must be received no later than 1 week prior to the event date along with a final guest count. If the order is altered later than 1 week prior to the scheduled event date, The Bedford does not guarantee menu selection availability. Guarantee: A final guaranteed attendance is required 5 working days prior to the event. The Client will be charged the guaranteed number of guests served, or the actual number served, whichever is larger. The Bedford will not be responsible for service to more than the guarantee, although every effort will be made to accommodate the additional guests. Gratuity/Tax: Minimums and pricing on menus do not include Illinois State Sales Tax or a 20% gratuity added to all expenditures. Minimums: The Bedford has established food and beverage minimums for the various private dining areas. These minimums vary depending by date and time. Should these minimums not be met, the difference will be assessed as a room fee. Taxes and gratuities do not count toward the minimum.

9 GATHERINGS & PRIVATE EVENTS Not only is The Bedford a great place to have diner or a cocktail, but our Private Event Space and Bank Vault Cocktail Lounge lend themselves perfectly to special events. We are delighted to help you plan your next important celebration such as rehearsal dinners, baby showers and engagement and cocktail parties. Our Private Events Team is happy to offer our guests a customized and personal experience that can include special menus, floral arrangements, audio/visual capabilities and entertainment. Menu Options Flatbreads, deviled eggs, macaroni and cheese, meat/cheese/vegetable trays, and finger sandwiches Dessert The Bedford dessert menu will be available House made donuts, cakes, or mini cupcakes with week notice prior to event. No outside food or drink is permitted Menu Packages 1. Bakery and champagne toast $20/ guest 2. Savory appetizers and cocktails $35/ guest 3. Buffet service (am events),passed appetizers (pm event) both include champagne toast/wine/punch bowl service $45/ guest Bar Bar: "MOM"mosa, BABY belinis signature cocktails, non-alcoholic options Space Vault (Sunday only) has a 50 person capacity. The Private Event Space (open availability) accommodates 28 for a seated affair or up to 50 for a standing reception. Party Size 10 guests, under 10 guests will be reserved for a booth Duration 2 maximum of 3 hours with additional 30 minutes for transition to next reservation Time Parties may be booked for a duration of 2 hours on Sunday from 10am-6pm and Monday through Saturday from 5pm-10pm Contact Marshall Mering at or marshall@bedfordchicago.com

10 Rated 3 out of 4 stars by Chicago Tribune SEATED DINNER MENU OPTIONS APPETIZER - to snack on (please select one) shell bean crostini: grilled bread, frisee, lardons, harissa vinaigrette (v) deviled eggs: hot sauce and powdered bacon duck liver mousse: whole grain mustard, pickles, caper berries and brioche three artisan cheeses: with walnut currant baguette, frisee salad and candied nuts (v) SALAD - from the soil (please select one) salt roasted pears: pickled pears, pear brown butter, spiced pine nuts, goat cheese mousse, arugula salad, bourbon vinaigrette (v) today s seasonal soup... always vegetarian, often vegan heirloom tomato: grilled speck, melon, manchego and scallion oil (v) corn fritters: romesco sauce, chihuahua cheese, petite salad (v) ENTREE - (please limit to three entree selections per event) from the sea oysters: the old fashioned way... lemon and mignonette wild salmon tartare: marinated cucumber, shallot, coriander yogurt, rye crumbs ruby trout: hazlenut puree, green and wax beans, poached cherry tomatoes, anchovy vinaigrette from the pasture chicken: pan roasted breast, pozole broth, german butterball potatoes, braised pearl onion, braised leg meat, pickled shallot, cilantro grilled pork chop: fall market hash, fried egg, foie gras and truffle steak sauce pan seared hangar steak: sweet corn puree, oven dried tomatoes, cucumber, feta, cilantro bedford burger: hand packed patty, brioche bun, canadian bacon and bleu cheese slaw, sunnyside egg. like it plain? add gruyere, bleu or cheddar? no big deal. vegetarian parisian gnocchi: house ricotta cheese, chanterelle mushroom ragout, charred sweet onions, shaved truffle and pecorino (v) desserts (please select one per event) doughnut holes made in house, fried and tossed in cinnamon sugar, served with whipped coffee cream cheese assorted ice creams from Black Dog Gelato SIDES - shared (additional cost) macaroni gratin: elbow macaroni in a creamy gruyere cheese sauce, topped with breadcrumbs and charred onions (v) green beans: anchovy vinaigrette, toasted almonds (v) marinated beets (v) hand cut frites with béarnaise (v) (V) is or can be made vegetarian * Menu selections subject to availability. Prices subject to change.

11 PASSED APPETIZER OPTIONS Appetizer packages for events are available providing 3 options, 5 options or 7 options. Add a cheese board and/or vegetable platter for an additional fee per person. cold appetizers deviled eggs: hot sauce and powdered bacon shell bean crostini: grilled bread, frisee, lardonsi, harissa vinaigrette (V) duck liver mousse crostini: whole grain mustard, pickles, caper berries and brioche oysters on the half shell: the old fashioned way... lemon and mignonette steak tartare: on homemade toast with béarnaise hot appetizers spoons of macaroni: elbow macaroni in a creamy gruyere cheese sauce, topped with breadcrumbs and charred onions (V) shots of seasonal soup: always vegetarian, often vegan seasonal fritters: romesco sauce (V) shaved beef tenderloin: on toast with horseradish aioli miniature crab cakes: with creamy mustard brandade on toast: with a frisee salad (V) is or can be made vegetarian * Menu selections subject to availability. Prices subject to change.