The House of RL

In the most recent issue of Chicago Magazine, there is one of the most wonderfully guilty reads titled, "The Discreet Charm of RL". 

From the moment I set foot inside the luxe space filled with cognac leather, wood-paneling and perfectly subdued lighting, I was a staple patron. Navy walls are covered in richly-colored paintings and black and white photographs. Bookcases reveal a collection of thick and heavy selections that would make anyone's coffee table envious.

In this article by Amalie Drury, we get a sneak peek into not only the high-powered clientele but also the characters behind the curtain who maintain the restaurant with a level of precision and sophistication second to none.

Photography by Anna Knott.  Courtesy of Chicago Magazine.