Oct 31, 2013
Oct 29, 2013
PUBLIC Chicago
To say that Chicago is full of so many amazing spaces with incredible design is truly an understatement. What does it even more for me though is the rich history behind these spaces. Case in point: The PUBLIC Hotel, formerly known as the historic Ambassador East Hotel. The hotel is one that celebrities of the past frequented, made a cameo in an Alfred Hitchcock movie and even referenced in a Frank Sinatra song. Fast forward 70 some years and enter Ian Schrager, the king of the boutique hotel (Gramercy Park, Studio 54, Mondrian anyone?) who bought, renovated and reopened the swanky new spot. Easy. Peasy. The classic bones of the property, with the simple, but luxurious design, just really transformed it into a pretty damn cool place to hang out.
When the property re-opened in 2011 as the PUBLIC hotel, so did the restaurant the Pump Room, Pump Room Bar, and Hotel Coffee Bar/Library. According to a New York Times article, which references the days of the past, very well apply today:
“A lot of visiting celebrities liked to go there and the next day you would read about them in the gossip columns,” said Tim Samuelson, the City of Chicago’s cultural historian. “The Pump Room always had an edge of coolness to it.”
XOXO, IN LOVE WITH CHICAGO
When the property re-opened in 2011 as the PUBLIC hotel, so did the restaurant the Pump Room, Pump Room Bar, and Hotel Coffee Bar/Library. According to a New York Times article, which references the days of the past, very well apply today:
“A lot of visiting celebrities liked to go there and the next day you would read about them in the gossip columns,” said Tim Samuelson, the City of Chicago’s cultural historian. “The Pump Room always had an edge of coolness to it.”
I've been wanting to make it in forever, so I bought a Gilt City deal for $40, which covered $40 in food and two cocktails, and mosied my way over to the Gold Coast when my mom was in town. We enjoyed some delicious cocktails, dinner from a very simple, but well done menu, and of course topped it off with dessert. It definitely doesn't hurt that the menu was conceptualized by Mr. Jean-Georges Vongerichten himself. *Muah* Absolutely exceeded the $40 to use towards food, but the menu was definitely appropriately priced for what we ate.
A perfect spot for a girls night, date night or to host an event!
A perfect spot for a girls night, date night or to host an event!
XOXO, IN LOVE WITH CHICAGO Sep 13, 2013
Chicago Tourist
I've been out of town for what seems like forever, so thought it appropriate to share a few photos from a few weeks ago when one of my best friends was here visiting Chicago.
We hung out on boat for a fireworks architecture tour, frolicked around Navy Pier, stuffed our faces with deep dish pizza, indulged at Girl & Goat and RM Champagne, took a few selfies in the West Loop, went wedding dress shopping on Oak Street at BHLDN and Belle Vie, and what tourist trip would be complete without a trip to the Bean?
All guests are welcome =)
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| Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier |
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| Art by Navy Pier |
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| Giordano's lunch special baby pizza |
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| Girl and Goat |
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| Mmmm pork shank |
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| RM Champagne extreme dessert selection |
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| BHLDN |
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| Scoping out the Waldorf for potential wedding events |
XOXO, IN LOVE WITH CHICAGO
Aug 28, 2013
Wanderlust Wednesday
One year ago I visited my favorite place in the world to date: Capri. There truly is something for everybody on the island, just off the coast of Naples. Luxury to bed and breakfast lodging, relaxing on the beach, high end shopping, amazing seafood, and even a bustling night life. Sean and I went to attend a wedding, but we had plenty of time to experience everything Capri has to offer. If I had to give one piece of advice it would be to all women: leave your heels at home-the cobblestone streets will kill you! I did wear heels a few of the nights but carried sandals in a stylish little sack. I cannot wait for my next trip to Capri!!
What we did during the day: Rented boats for an excursion all around the island, lounged after trekking our way to the Fontelina Beach Club, ate the freshest of the fresh at Fontelina Restaurant
What we did at night: Enjoyed some live music at Anema E Core, dined at the stunning STUNNING Da Paolino Lemon Trees Restaurant, enjoyed cocktails at Jacky, our hotel bar (term is used very loosely in this context), danced until an undisclosed hour at Bye Bye baby, attended a wedding at the breathtaking Il Riccio of the Capri Palace
Where we stayed: Capri Tiberio Palace. I believe I read the boutique hotel's style as "Mod Mediterranean" in a review and I just loved how the decor was not too beachy but rather chic.
How we got there: Chicago (ORD) flight -> Rome train -> Naples Ferry -> Capri
Getting around: lots of walking as many of the roads are too narrow and steep for cabs, cabs for main roads, cable car from the base of the island to the top
What we did during the day: Rented boats for an excursion all around the island, lounged after trekking our way to the Fontelina Beach Club, ate the freshest of the fresh at Fontelina Restaurant
What we did at night: Enjoyed some live music at Anema E Core, dined at the stunning STUNNING Da Paolino Lemon Trees Restaurant, enjoyed cocktails at Jacky, our hotel bar (term is used very loosely in this context), danced until an undisclosed hour at Bye Bye baby, attended a wedding at the breathtaking Il Riccio of the Capri Palace
Where we stayed: Capri Tiberio Palace. I believe I read the boutique hotel's style as "Mod Mediterranean" in a review and I just loved how the decor was not too beachy but rather chic.
How we got there: Chicago (ORD) flight -> Rome train -> Naples Ferry -> Capri
Getting around: lots of walking as many of the roads are too narrow and steep for cabs, cabs for main roads, cable car from the base of the island to the top
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