Concept

The first restaurant in Western Springs to serve liquor since prohibition, Vie offers guests the opportunity to experience urban fine dining in a warm, relaxed village setting. Conveniently located steps from the Metra station, Vie attracts food-conscious diners from the entire Chicagoland area. Guests will find sanctuary in the intimate, gracious dining room housed in a two-story red brick building in the center of Norman Rockwell's Americana .

Interior / Architecture

Loosely based upon the French motifs of the 1930's, 40's and 50's, acclaimed Chicago designer Todd Haley imparted a classic French style with an American point of view. The chic yet inviting décor offers modern amenities and familiar comforts such as elegant Prada-inspired banquettes, lush white pillows, paneled walls, vibrant blue pearl granite surfaces, brushed aluminum chairs, antique Italian sconces, a wood burning fireplace, large picture windows and black and white photography of local sites.

Unique Features

Jean-Michel Frank inspired paneled walls ( France 1930's)
Paul Dupre-Lafon inspired fireplace ( France 1940's)
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings inspired banquettes (France 1940's – 50's)
2 Exact Pairs of Italian Antique Sconces (1950's)
Brno Chairs by Mies van de Rohe (Bought on Ebay)
Black and White Photography by Jen-Yu Wang (The Illinois Institute of Art)

Rooms

The Lounge / Bar accommodates 24 guests
The Dining Room accommodates 85 guests with the ability to close off 25 seats for private parties.