FEATURED BAR:
BERNARD’S Chicago, IL
Positioned inside Waldorf Astoria Chicago within the Gold Coast, the re-introduced, beloved Bernard’s was lovingly restored in its former house, re-emerging as an intimate craft cocktail and champagne bar. Design agency, KTGY Simeone Deary Design Group, drew inspiration from Coco Chanel and the boys in her life to create a setting reflecting wealthy, darkish colours, basic types, tweeds from the Scottish Highlands and equestrian influences. The inside showcases parts together with millwork paneling with customized inserts, cozy banquettes with leather-based detailing and plaid accents, a central tête-à-tête, and a blinding step-up bar that overlooks the resort’s entrance courtyard drive. Bernard’s additionally options new rippled smoked glass home windows that look down into the up to date foyer. The timeless, but fashionable design extends into the thoughtfully curated cocktail and beverage menu, which strikes a steadiness between revered classics that pay tribute to the previous and improvements that present a second within the current. Visitors might peruse time-honored favorites just like the Sazerac, Facet Automobile, and Boulevardier alongside signature twists comparable to The Southernmost, combined with Belvedere, lime juice, condensed milk, and brulée foam, and the No. 5, a stupendous purple and purple hued concoction combined with Ketel One Citron, Yuzu, Jasmine Tea Butterfly Pea Syrup, Oleo Saccorum, and Rose Water. The Bernard’s beverage program is masterfully balanced with a fastidiously curated number of high-quality spirits, champagne, and wines to swimsuit the palates of avid beverage fans. Whereas perusing the intensive roster of American Bourbon and worldwide whiskeys, rums, tequilas and different spirits, patrons are inspired to present the “Milestones” part of the menu a more in-depth look, which options classic Armagnac from Bhakta Spirits relationship again to 1888. Visitors may also get pleasure from tasty culinary accompaniments, comparable to Truffle Fries with lemon-garlic aioli or the Brass Smash Burger with all of the basic accoutrements.
