Waldorf Astoria Bernards Nosh Menu

For the small bites menu at Bernard's cocktail lounge at Waldorf Astoria Chicago, the design needed to evoke the dark, intimate atmosphere of a speakeasy. Drawing inspiration from the lounge's brand photography, I altered the images to create a shadowy, moody effect, reminiscent of the old Chicago speakeasies. The result is a menu that perfectly reflects Bernard’s ethos — honoring the past, embracing the present, and appreciating the future — all while fitting seamlessly into the lounge’s chic, vintage ambiance.