Julianne’s travelogue

Sixteen

Sixteen

Proportions are on a different scale in the Trump Hotel’s new gourmet restaurant, Sixteen. It’s been the buzz about town for its pricey and exotic dishes, its impeccable service and its unmatched views from windows that stretch all the way up to 30-foot ceilings. The centerpiece of the room is the 14-foot chandelier with 19,000 handcarved Swarovski crystals.

Sixteen

Sixteen

Proportions are on a different scale in the Trump Hotel’s new gourmet restaurant, Sixteen. It’s been the buzz about town for its pricey and exotic dishes, its impeccable service and its unmatched views from windows that stretch all the way up to 30-foot ceilings. The centerpiece of the room is the 14-foot chandelier with 19,000 handcarved Swarovski crystals.

Trump's Tower of Sweet Dreams

Story written 11 June 2008

The new Trump International Hotel in Chicago has everything and the kitchen sink--right next to the SubZero refrigerator and under the French china.

Room off Lobby

Room off Lobby

The orchid theme begins even in the lobby. Difficult to manage but beautiful in the extreme, they are perhaps the perfect choice of flower for a Trump venture.

Room off Lobby

Room off Lobby

They say everything Donald touches turns to gold. Here, in this quiet waiting room off the lobby, is a token bit of shine for him.

Room off Lobby

Room off Lobby

They say everything Donald touches turns to gold. Here, in this quiet waiting room off the lobby, is a token bit of shine for him.

Rebar

Rebar

You may come here for the sushi and sashimi, the sake, or the extensive cocktail list. You may come for the swank interior. You may come to see and be seen. But know that the real scene-stealer is the view out the windows of Rebar. The glittering city and the boats along the river lead to a clear view of the lake beyond.

Rebar

Rebar

It wouldn’t be Trump if it weren’t a little dramatic, including giant murals that set the walls of Rebar ablaze.

Rebar

Rebar

Chicago’s famed bridges are featured in photos that wrap posts throughout Rebar.

Rebar

Rebar

You may come here for the sushi and sashimi, the sake, or the extensive cocktail list. You may come for the swank interior. You may come to see and be seen. But know that the real scene-stealer is the view out the windows of Rebar. The glittering city and the boats along the river lead to a clear view of the lake beyond.

Julianne Will

Julianne Will has been a member since 14 April 2008 and goes by JulianneWill2.

Currently in a freefall..

I am a geek for travel. A foodie who will eat anything once. A mom to a really cool kid. A freelance writer and editor. A great singer with the Dave Matthews Band alone in my car. A friend to some really cool people. A gym rat. An introductory sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers. Related to a bunch of people in the Midwest. A published author of children's books. A fan and collector of art. A decent baker. Seeing the best of Chicago. Happy summer is here at last.

You can also find Julianne at www.juliannewill.com.