MEET ME AT SOPHIE'S
WITH ITS CHIC NEW LUNCHTIME DESTINATION, SAKS TRULY CATERS TO CHICAGO'S FASHIONABLE SET.
BY ARI BENDERSKY
Long before there was Donna, Ralph, or Tom (Ford, that is), there was
Sophie, an elegant designer who for 40 years set the tone for couture at
Saks Fifth Avenue, creating a signature style that was purely American.
It's apropos, then, that Sophie Gimbel's name should now grace a fashion-
able new restaurant that has become a go-to destination for the city's
chicest luncheon crowd.
Perched atop the f lagship Saks store on Michigan Avenue, Sophie's
beckons with a stylish, muted setting: inviting cream leather banquettes; a
stunning glass art installation that divides the room; and expansive views
overlooking Michigan Avenue and the lake. On any given day here, you'll
find a mix of the city's socialite set alongside visitors in town for a quick
shopping trip, nibbling lovely, composed salads
Sophie's Summer Barbeque
burger with grilled Angus beef,
bacon tomato jam, and Point
Reyes toma cheese.
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