This article was originally written in 06 2022 and has since been updated in 06 2026 to reflect new findings and data points.
TL;DR
- Vivreau’s 2022 NRA Rooftop Party showed how premium sparkling water and flavor pairings can anchor a memorable hospitality experience — and the Vivreau presence at the National Restaurant Association Show has grown every year since.
- The event drew partners, distributors, consultants, and clients to Cerise Rooftop at Virgin Hotel Chicago
- The signature “Hamilton” cocktail used Vivreau sparkling water and the Natural Flavor Collection
- Premium filtered water and reusable bottles formed the centerpiece of the F&B program
National Restaurant Association Event
The Spot to Be in Chicago
We’re still buzzing from Vivreau’s Virgin Rooftop Party during the 2022 National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. Vivreau welcomed our network of partners, distributors, consultants, clients, longtime friends, and new friends to the Cerise Rooftop at the Virgin Hotel in downtown Chicago Monday May 23rd. It was a fantastic evening of food, drinks, games, and fun conversations.
One-of-a-kind cocktails were developed for the event using Vivreau’s sparkling water paired with our Natural Flavor Collection, The Hamilton was an instant classic. People flocked to the Vivreau Photobooth, which was the spot to get silly and turn yourself into a GIF. Check out the photos in the gallery below.
We were flattered by the outstanding turnout throughout the night and would like to thank everyone who showed up and made it a night to remember. Apologies to all those who couldn’t get in due to the venue capacity limits. We’re already looking forward to next year’s party!
Congratulations to our SCAN & WIN prize winners!
Jacqui Pressinger
Matthew Simpson
Jeanine Cosgrove-Albert
Why does Vivreau show up at the National Restaurant Association Show every year?
In 2026, the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago remains the largest foodservice and hospitality event in North America. It is where the operators, designers, consultants, and distributors who shape restaurant programs come together in one place. For Vivreau, the show is the most important annual touchpoint of the year, which is why the 2022 Rooftop Party at the Cerise Rooftop has become an anchor moment the team continues to build on.
The format works because it does what the rest of the show floor cannot. Instead of a transactional booth conversation, the rooftop creates space for the network of partners and clients to actually taste what Vivreau makes — premium sparkling water paired with the Natural Flavor Collection, served as crafted cocktails like the Hamilton — and to see how those ingredients integrate into a real hospitality service. It is product demonstration and relationship building rolled into a single evening.
The momentum from the 2022 event carried directly into the 90s-themed Vivreau Rooftop Party at NRA 2023 and has continued through every NRA cycle since. For operators evaluating premium water and sparkling solutions, Chicago in May remains the easiest way to see, taste, and discuss Vivreau in the environment the product is designed for.
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Where was the 2022 Vivreau Rooftop Party held during the NRA Show?
The 2022 Rooftop Party took place at the Cerise Rooftop at the Virgin Hotel in downtown Chicago on Monday, May 23rd, during the 2022 National Restaurant Association Show. The event hosted Vivreau’s network of partners, distributors, consultants, and clients for an evening of food, drinks, games, and networking.
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What is "The Hamilton" cocktail served at the Vivreau Rooftop Party?
The Hamilton is a signature cocktail developed exclusively for the Vivreau Rooftop Party, built around Vivreau’s micro-filtered sparkling water paired with selections from the Vivreau Natural Flavor Collection. It became an instant favorite at the event and has been featured at subsequent Vivreau hospitality activations.
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Does Vivreau host an event at the National Restaurant Association Show every year?
Yes. The Rooftop Party has become a recurring tradition during NRA Show week in Chicago. Following the 2022 event, Vivreau hosted a 90s-themed Rooftop Party at NRA 2023 and has continued the format in subsequent years as the company’s flagship industry gathering.
