EQ Partners with Infuse Hospitality to Offer Best-in-Class Cafés for Tenants

CHICAGO, Ill. - (August 9, 2018) – EQ Office is pleased to announce that it is expanding its partnership with Infuse Hospitality, a company that designs, develops and operates best-in-class food and beverage concepts for businesses, to launch the Altitude Café and Lounge, the newest tenant amenity space in Willis Tower. Altitude Café and Lounge, which opened this week, is providing tenants with an inviting, comfortable space to work, relax and socialize, and is located on the 66th and 67th floors of Willis Tower, overlooking Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. “The new Altitude Café and Lounge is another way we’re creating a space that epitomizes the modern workplace,” said David Moore, Senior Vice President – Portfolio Director, EQ. “As employee needs change and the borders between work and life dissolve, we are providing unique spaces and amenities for companies to be successful, collaborative and innovative.” In the coming weeks, the Altitude Café and Lounge will be rolling out new food and beverage options, including multiple craft roaster and draft options, matcha, an elevated tea program, snacks, light meals and a curated small bite bar menu. “We’re excited to further our partnership with EQ Office to provide its tenants access to the best products from the finest coffee and tea roasters around the country, as well as restaurant-quality food options,” said Michael Schultz, Co-Founder and CEO, Infuse Hospitality. “As EQ seeks to provide an unparalleled tenant experience at the Willis Tower, Infuse continues its tradition of exceptional service, hospitality and authentic food and beverage experiences.” The introduction of Altitude Café and Lounge is just one part of the much larger renovation taking place at Willis Tower. In early 2017, EQ and Blackstone revealed a $500 million renovation to take place through 2020. The project includes more than 300,000 square feet of new retail space, 150,000 square feet for new tenant use, a 30,000 square foot outdoor deck and garden, as well as dining and entertainment space at the base of the building. In addition to Altitude Café and Lounge, Infuse Hospitality currently operates Tower House, a casual café by day and an expansive tenant lounge and bar in the evening, located on the 33rd floor of the Willis Tower, as well as a café for tenants in River North Point. About EQ Office We are EQ Office. While other real estate owners talk about square footage and floor plans, we focus on the experience; how space feels, activates and performs. At EQ, we partner with business leaders to find, design and manage balanced workspaces with the intention of helping to inspire talent. We’re proud to work hand-in-hand with customers of all sizes from Fortune 100 companies to emerging startups to bring humanity back to the work place. Our diverse team of over 200 professionals is responsible for creating inspired office environments in cities across the country including Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Boston. What began as Equity Office Properties 42 years ago, now reflects a new intelligence needed to address shifting workplace needs, as EQ Office. As a U.S. office portfolio company wholly owned by Blackstone's real estate funds, we have the resources to lead the changes happening in work space. Explore your space for greatness at www.eqoffice.com. About Willis Tower Located at 233 S. Wacker Drive in the heart of downtown Chicago, Willis Tower is an urban destination and state-of-the art workplace that welcomes prominent businesses ranging from law firms to large airline corporations to insurance companies. Standing 1,450 feet and 110 stories tall, Willis Tower has the region’s most breathtaking views of Chicago and Lake Michigan. Willis Tower’s Skydeck attracts more than 1.7 million visitors each year with its inviting hospitality and memorable experiences, all under one roof. In early 2017, Blackstone and Equity Office announced plans for the biggest restorative transformation project in the building’s 43-year history. The $500 million renovation project now underway will add more than 300,000 square feet of new retail, dining and entertainment space at the base of the tower, 150,000 square feet of new tenant amenity spaces, and a 30,000 square-foot outdoor deck and garden. Willis Tower was recently named to the Illinois Council of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Illinois’ 200 Great Places list. For more information, visit www.WillisTower.com. About Infuse Hospitality Infuse Hospitality designs, develops and operates customized coffee bars for many of the industry-leading companies, office buildings, co-working spaces and hotels across America. From Salesforce, Yelp, MasterCard, NASDAQ and more, Infuse Hospitality handles the full build out, provides menu development, all staffing, barista training and management, allowing companies to capitalize on convenience. Infuse Hospitality sources its coffees and teas from the best specialty roasters and tea cellars from around the world, offering the highest quality products, while also allowing each cafe the opportunity to offer a customizable restaurant-quality menu. For more information, visit: https://www.infusehospitality.com/ ###