For the Love of Chocolate
In 1870, Bertha Honoré married Potter Palmer, a successful businessman and Chicago millionaire, who built Palmer House in 1871. Bertha chaired the Board of Lady Managers for the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893. She charged the Palmer House Pastry Chef Joseph Sehl to create a chocolate cake-like treat that would be easy to box and transport. And just like that, the globally famous brownie was invented at Palmer House.
This year, in honor of National Brownie Day on December 8th, we invite you to join us for a blow-out, celebratory weekend of new and extravagant Brownie offerings and experiences from December 6-8.
Weekend celebrations include:
- Enchanting welcome letter introducing the history and legacy of the Palmer House Brownie
- Complimentary Palmer House Brownie Bites for guests upon check-in
- Invitation for guests to participate in exclusive Brownie-themed indulgences fit for all ages.
- A dedicated Brownie Indulgence Menu at Lockwood Restaurant featuring sweetness delights:
- Bertha’s Brownie Pancakes
- Brownie Cheesecake
- Brownie Brittle
- Brownie Lattés
- Original Palmer House Brownie
- Brownie Old-Fashioned, a liquefied version of the Palmer House Brownie infused with premium liquors and accoutrements
- Expert Brownie Masterclass & Certification to become a “Brownie Ambassador in Culinary Arts”
- Brownie Keepsakes for purchase to share the chocolate cheer this holiday season
Celebrate the birthplace of this sweet confection on December 6-8, 2024 with a stay at Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel, when you reserve The Brownie Package.
Off the Menu with Executive Sous Chef Jason Schroeder
Experience the Sweet Life at the birthplace of the brownie with Chef Jason as he prepares this delicious treat in celebration of National Brownie Day.
Bertha's Brownie Latte
A sweet morning indulgence inspired by Bertha Palmer, the Brownie Latte is a treat any time of the day. Visit Lockwood Express, located on the lobby level, and sip this delightfully caffeinated, chocolate lovers treat.
Brownie Manhattan
Treat yourself to a Brownie Old Fashioned at Lockwood Restaurant & Bar. Sip a liquefied version of the Palmer House Brownie featuring Palmer House FEW Rye, crème de cacao, walnut liquor, and chocolate walnut bitters, topped with a brownie bite and maraschino cherry for a one-of-a-kind holiday treat
Lockwood Express Brownie
Gift the treat of sweetness this holiday season with our packaged brownies at Lockwood Express. Enjoy the original recipe along with the keepsake of a recipe card.
Holiday Peppermint Brownie
A limited edition peppermint brownie exclusively sold during the holiday season. Take a bite in the perfect blend of rich chocolate perfection and winter peppermint.
Bertha's Brownie Pancakes
Start your day with the best kind of ‘sugar rush’ breakfast and indulge in Lockwood Restaurant’s Brownie Pancakes. Pair it with the Brownie Latte for the ultimate chocolate experience.
