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In Chicago, culinary inspiration doesn’t stop at the kitchen door. It stretches beyond our rooftop, across neighborhoods, into greenhouses and soil-rich farms where passion and sustainability meet. For more than five years, LondonHouse Chicago has proudly partnered with Closed Loop Farms, a local producer whose greens and edible flowers have become as much a part of our menus as the skyline view from LH Rooftop.
This summer, Executive Chef Liz Sweeney and Executive Pastry Chef Thomas Gorzyca, stepped away from the kitchen to tour Closed Loop Farms' operation. They spent an afternoon with owner Adam Pollack, exploring their growing process and outdoor farm. It was a great reminder of why we choose local, and why this relationship matters to every guest who dines with us.
Closed Loop Farms operates with a simple, forward‑thinking philosophy: farming should nurture the environment while feeding the community. Their growing operation is designed to use minimal water, create zero unnecessary waste, and support a healthier food system.
Walking through the growing racks, Chef Sweeney and Chef Gorzyca paused over trays of microgreens thriving in organic potting soil. This method has proven to deliver more flavor and nutrition than traditional hydroponics. At Closed Loop Farms, the organic soil does the work, rich with the natural nutrients the greens need. There’s no synthetic fertilizer, no shortcuts.
At LondonHouse Chicago, we’ve always believed that luxury should be thoughtful. Supporting a farm like Closed Loop isn’t just about exceptional flavor; it’s about investing in our own backyard. Buying from local producers like Adam and his team:
Chef Liz shared, “Sourcing from Closed Loop Farms isn’t just about what’s on the plate—it’s about keeping our dollars in Chicago and supporting a food system that’s built to last. It helps strengthen the local economy and shrink our carbon footprint at the same time.”
If you’ve dined with us before, you’ve likely already experienced the subtle power of these greens and flowers. Closed Loop Farms’ microgreens and blossoms weave their way through nearly every corner of our menus.
Chef Gorzyca, whose pastries often balance delicate flavors with visual artistry, put it simply: “These flowers aren’t just decoration, they’re an ingredient. They change how a dish feels, how it tastes, even how someone remembers it.”
Closed Loop Farms’ name speaks to their mission. A “closed loop” means creating a system where resources are reused, waste is minimized, and the process continually feeds itself. On their farm, leftover plant material is composted back into the soil. Water is conserved. Energy use is carefully managed.
This approach creates a growing environment that is as thoughtful as the chefs who source from it. When our team walked through the farm with Adam Pollack, they saw a network of choices—each made to keep Chicago’s food system stronger and cleaner.
The team also makes all of their deliveries in reusable packaging. When they drop off deliveries they pick up the previous week's containers. This saves huge amount of plastic waste and highlights their whole-systems commitment to sustainability.
As we continue to serve guests from around the world, our partnership with Closed Loop Farms anchors us firmly in Chicago. It’s a reminder that the future of fine dining isn’t just about what’s plated in front of you—it’s about where it comes from and who grows it.
Adam said it best as we wrapped up the tour: “When chefs commit to buying local, they’re investing in a system that keeps giving back. That’s how you build something sustainable, something better than before.”
The next time you sip tea in our Bridges Lobby Bar or enjoy dinner high above the river at LH Rooftop, know that every microgreen and edible flower has its own journey. It's a journey that starts just miles away with the team at Closed Loop Farms.
For us at LondonHouse Chicago, that’s what makes a dish unforgettable: a combination of technique, artistry, and a sense of place. It’s why we seek out partners who share our values, and why we’ll continue to nurture this relationship for years to come. Because when it comes to creating extraordinary dining experiences, we believe the best way forward is to grow together.
Discover more about Closed Loop Farms and their commitment to sustainable, soil-based farming here.
Join us at LH Rooftop or experience Afternoon Tea to taste the difference local partnerships make.
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