Journal

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.

Savoring Sustainability: Fora’s Commitment to Sourcing Locally

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.

Emmy Star Brown standing in front of the shipping container she painted for the rooftop of The Emily Hotel

Playing in Color: A Conversation with Emmy Star Brown

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.

dan the baker pastry chef portrait in front of the emily hotel signage fulton market chicago

The Artisanal Journey of Dan The Baker

Meet Dan the Baker, 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.

Making Her Mark at The Emily: A Conversation with Raspy Rivera

#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.

Man in blue gloves holding up a piece of honey comb

All The Buzz on Urban Apiaries with Rooftop Crop

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.