Chicago 2019

There are so many public parks in the city of Chicago and each has something to make the visit worth while.  Some have great views of the city, some have […]

The good: People watching Mulled wine (take note of this @downtownpitt) The bad: Lots and lots of people in a small space, many drinking mulled wine The mulled wine is […]

The typical mall food court if the typical mall food court had a face lift, got all new clothes and jewelry and went to the CIA and learned to make […]

Nothing you need, everything you want.

There are so many things to like about Bavettes: It’s off the normal restaurant path It’s not necessarily a “to be seen” place Great interior Good bar (there was a […]

Eataly is massive.  It’s two floors in the middle of downtown Chicago of just about everything Italian food you can think of. Coffee, gelato, a Nutella bar, Cheese, bread, wine, […]

So, when you visit Giordano’s you need to bring those pants with the expanding sides. The pizza here is huge and very good. You’ll want a bite of that last […]

So very, very good. We got the “Chef’s table”which was really the two seats at the kitchen bar closest to the chef and had a fantastic time. This place was […]

We like to stop in here for a drink before dinner at Quartino. A great place for a drink especially if you are a champagne fan.  Don’t scoff at the cocktails, […]

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Lots of great little plate choices and a nice Italian wine selection. Go when it’s busy, (which is always) it’s more fun then. On our 2023 trip we ate at […]