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Chicago (4/29/10 – 05/5/10)

Posted in culture, opportunities, pursuit of happiness, these thoughts, travels on May 31st, 2010 by LC – Be the first to comment

…What else to say about this travel experience except that it was the best trip I’ve ever been on…Can’t wait to go back to Chicago! See all my photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pipsyrules/sets/72157624020448048/

I met so many people that it didn’t feel like I was traveling solo. I stayed at the Hyatt Regency downtown for $55/night. What a freakin’ steal! :) The food and entertainment were amazing — I wouldn’t mind living there for the summer! :D

4/29:

  • Chatted w/Rochester man for entire 4 hour flight
  • Mercadito tapas & drinks w/oregoner
  • Rosas lounge for blues (James Wheeler) w/German and Chicago natives!

4/30:

  • CTA to Damen (bucktown/wicker park food & culture)

  • George’s Hotdogs – Chicago dog

  • Hot Chocolate – Homemade Marshmallow and cold hot chocolate drink

  • Goddess & Grocer – antipasto salad
  • Piece – Pizza

  • Sultan’s Market – Falafel sandwich

  • iCream – ice cream (featured on Food Network)

  • Magnificent mile
  • Chicago Symphony Orchestra – Haydn, faure, & mozart w/cellist pavel gomziakov!

5/1:

  • Architecture river boat tour

  • Portillos – Italian beef, chili & cheese sandwhich w/sweet peppers & choc cake shake.

  • Entertained by the Polish constitution parade (largest outside of Poland)

  • Grant Park

  • 9:30-1:30 CTA to B.L.U.E.S. on Halsted w/performers Carlos Johnson & the serious blues band. Amazing aptitude! This is where I was hit on by older dudes (3)…but I got a nice viewing spot up in front…and was serenaded by Carlos Johnson! Good times!

5/2 (day w/the fireman from Rosa’s Lounge):

  • Buffet Brunch & endless Mimosas at Merckle’s Bar & Grill
  • Cubs vs Arizona at Wrigley + Beer & Hot dog

  • Lou Malnati’s (deep dish pizza) – The Lou, well done, & butter crust. Delicious! The only time I’ll eat sausage on pizza!

  • Tomato & goat cheese salad dinner at Las Palmas w/local (met at the library).

5/3:

  • Advisory University (Training): BPI
  • Hugo’s frog bar portion size is ridiculous. Muddy Bottom Pie feeds like 15-20 people

  • Bars and lounges downtown

5/4:

  • AU Training
  • Dinner at the hotel
  • Drinks at the LA boys’ room
  • Drinks with coworker at the bar

5/5:

  • AU Training (half day)
  • Lunch & then airport
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