Welcome to our journal where we tell stories of the exceptional artists who grace our spaces, the partnerships that drive our ethos and the culinary experiences crafted by our talented chefs.
The Emily Hotel’s Synesthesia series immerses guests in multi-sensory art, featuring Amanda Christine Harth’s fusion of textiles, scent, and cultural storytelling.
Meet the visionaries behind Fulton Market's favorite burlesque experience, The Jungle Dimension.
Meet Chef Maurice Wells - the mastermind behind our vibrant dining outlets at The Emily Hotel. Join us as we explore Chef’s background and take a dive into his plans for The Emily's culinary future.
We are inspired by the belief that art can change the way we view the world. We celebrate this influence by featuring a diverse array of local artists - integrating their work into our public spaces, events, and collaborations. Join us in welcoming our new resident artist, Takako Konishi.
Currently regarded as one of the city’s top tourist destinations, Chicago’s Fulton Market neighborhood has a rich history rooted in commerce and industry. Join us as we explore the area’s origins and trace its transformation into the dynamic district we know today.
Learn about the Stonewall riots - a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history, sparked by a police raid at the Stonewall Inn in New York City - and join us in supporting organizations like Brave Space Alliance, Chicago House, Howard Brown Health, and Lighthouse Foundation in their fight for inclusivity and equal treatment of LGBTQ+ communities.
We believe that every sip tells a story. That's why we're thrilled to announce our partnership with Metric Coffee - a brand that shares our values of quality, transparency, and fair trade. Together, we're serving sustainability with a smile.
We are proud to champion a farm-to-table ethos at our signature restaurant, Fora - where 80% of our ingredients are sourced from nearby farms. While catching up with Executive Chef Sergio Correa, we asked for the best spots to stock up on organic, locally grown produce in Chicago.
Our recent collaboration with celebrated artist Emmy Star Brown brought playful colors and abstract shapes in the form of murals and branding elements to The Emily. Brown's process, inspired by local imagery and our hotel's nature-centric essence, created artwork that captivates and evokes curiosity.
Meet Bad Butter, a Chicago favorite. Dan and his team create the best bread, pastries and tarts in town, and we're lucky enough to sell them at The Emily Hotel. We sat down with Dan to chat all things baked goods.
A local honey collaboration between The Emily Hotel and Roofcrop tests flavor profiles and utilizes the hotel's roof top garden. Marigolds and ancho chilis come to together to create a sweet, smoky, and spicy honey.
#CuratedAtTheEmily: Our inaugural Artist in Residence, Raspy Rivera, shares her journey to becoming the artist she is today, what inspires her, and the creative process behind her curated pieces helping to bring The Emily to life.