A restaurant legacy…

Thursday 30 August 2012

I am not really sure how I came across the Chicago Pump Room, all I know is that I saw those incredible glowing resin orbs suspended above restaurant tables and chairs and I stopped dead in my tracks. A little further research revealed that the once legendary Pump Room (frequented by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Lana Turner, Marilyn Monroe and Humphrey Bogart) fell somewhat off the radar until being given a dramatic makeover by hotelier Ian Schrager. Although Ian had extensive help from his in-house architect Anda Andrei, he actually came up with the design ideas himself! Apart from the spectacular light fittings which initially caught my eye, there are so many elements to love – the simple yet beautiful chairs, the small intimate booth areas and the curved gold walls above the bar. 

What a truly special place to sit down and enjoy a meal. 

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Photography by Michelle Litvin, article via

12 comments

  1. Amazing!!!

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    xoxo

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  2. Hi Meghan!

    WOW! I would love to dine here one day - so dramatic and great design. Cheers from London!

    Will

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  3. I'm proud that Anda Andrei is Romanian and she is one of the most talented architects in the world. She and Schrager have been partners for more than 20 years. Amazing design!
    Ada

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  4. Dining there would indeed be a special experience. It's lovely when restaurants pay such care to the details of their decor and it's cool when a place has such a wonderful history as well.

    Rowena @ rolala loves

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  5. Chicago is definitely a city that I have to know and the Chicago Pump Room is a "must experience" in my path!
    Fantastic pics, dear!

    Besitos, Meghan!

    Inés
    SimplyClassyMe.blogspot.com

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  6. What a grand space. I really like the art work used- it infuses the same old meets new feeling as the rest of the place does.

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  7. Oh wow, it's amazing!! I would love to have a meal here!

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  8. sitting in there would be quite cool!

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  9. oooooooh, it's stunning and must be put on my list!

    smiles.

    michele

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  10. I really like that bar, very chic and almost cavelike

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  11. Wow, what history the place has, if only the walls could talk! It looks spectacular. x

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  12. Incredible! There are so many beautifully amazing elements, I can't choose which one I like the best! Thanks for sharing with us. :-)

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