CHLOE Magazine Fall Winter 2018 | Page 27

S tepping into Fairmont FOLLOWING SUIT TO ITS Pittsburgh is a becoming COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS, THE experience. The refreshingly MENU ALSO PAYS HOMAGE TO clean-cut, colourful and TRADITION, AS THE MAJORITY OF SELECTIONS ARE HOUSE contemporary design of the lobby MADE AND LOCALLY SOURCED. is both welcoming and pleasing to the eye. While the signature, architecturally crooked stairs never fail to become an interesting topic of conversation over drinks at Andys, the intimate lobby bar, they pave the way for fl.2. Both bars’ cocktail menus are rooted in using the freshest of ingredients found in Pittsburgh. The list includes locally sourced spirits and brews, as well as small batch estate wines that pair naturally. Whether enjoying drinks paired with the weekly live jazz performance at Andys, or heading upstairs to the outstanding fl.2 restaurant, Fairmont Pittsburgh offers unique local tastes throughout. Fl. 2’s vibrant and inviting doors opened not more than a year ago and has become the destination for food lovers to gather. The fresh and familiar setting, envisioned by renowned Barcelona designer, Lázaro Rosa-Violán, makes for the perfect dining spot in the city. Warm hues and cool blues blend together across the interior design of the restaurant, playing with the contrasting vintage metallic finishes and the unexpected modern woodwork details. Upon plating each dish on the brasserie-style menu, the exquisite presentation and combination of elements do not go unnoticed. Executive Chef Julio Peraza plays with texture, colour and iconic preparation techniques to ensure each course is rich with contrast.