Author Archives: Kelly Aiglon, Blog Manager

About Kelly Aiglon, Blog Manager

The Chicago-based editor and writer's stories have appeared in more than 40 online and print publications. A restaurant groupie (she thinks pork belly is a food group and brunch deserves its own time zone), Kelly also eagerly devours art and design. And while she loves her busy family life with twin boys, she believes nothing beats quietly curling up in a hotel room. If there is a leopard-print robe for the taking, all the better.

Fun

Have a Laugh at Comedy Clubs Near Kimpton Hotels

To kick off this blog post, we made up a little joke. Why did the Kimpton hotel guest cross the road? To get to the comedy club! Thank you, thank you. We’ll be here all night. But seriously, folks: We

News

It’s National Train Day!

Chugga … chugga … woo-hoo! Tomorrow is National Train Day – the perfect time to remind you of the discount we offer all year long to hotel guests that travel to us by train. With our Ride the Rails program,

Fun

Mother’s Day Brunches from Coast to Coast

Mom is tops, isn’t she? We agree, which is why many of our restaurants are putting forth Mother’s Day brunches and menus in her honor. If you’re still looking for a way to make the occasion special, you’re in luck:

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Hotspot on the Rise: D.C.’s Donovan House

Eleven is the magic number for Kimpton in the Washington D.C. and the Alexandria, Virginia, area. We just welcomed our 11th hotel there and are eager to give you an inside peek. Say “hello” to Donovan House. The sleek, urban

Suite Spot

Hotel Palomar San Francisco’s Golden Gate Suite

We’ll admit it: We’re in love with a bridge. Well, not just any bridge. The Golden Gate Bridge. It’s a San Francisco icon and one of the things our hotel employees get a lot of questions about from guests. What’s

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Behind the Apron: Sugar & Spice is Here!

A dash of rosemary. A pinch of pepper. A sprinkling of fun. That’s right – our chefs like to add playful touches and do the unexpected now and again. You’ll see exactly how now that Sugar & Spice is here.

Personality

Brendan Dorr, Head Bartender at B&O American Brasserie in Baltimore

Everyone loves a good comeback. Especially when cocktails are involved. Just ask Brendan Dorr, the head bartender at B&O American Brasserie in Baltimore and founder of the Baltimore Bartenders Guild. He’ll tell you that classic drinks like sidecars, Manhattans and

Weddings

Morrison House Ties the Knot With an Elopement Package

First comes love, then comes marriage. And somewhere in between … lots and lots of wedding planning! Good news, lovebirds: With the help of Kimpton’s Morrison House hotel in Alexandria, Virginia, you can skip the endless organizing and just get

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Let’s Celebrate Earth Week!

We give the planet a loving squeeze all year long through our EarthCare program. During Earth Week – which starts today! – our hotels and restaurants show the environment even more affection with everything from eco-focused events to sustainable-minded menus.

Journeys Through Flavor

Chef Simon Dolinky Infuses a Passion for Teas

Over the past several weeks, we’ve been taking you Behind the Apron. That’s our exciting series of culinary spotlights that gives you an insider look at the chefs and restaurants that make Kimpton so special. When we say “insider look,”