So Day 1 we started at Portillo's for Italian Beef Sandwiches. Let me tell you, it was AMAZING!!! We had them aloong with Sam Adams beers.
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| In front of Portillo's |
We headed from there over to the John Hancock building where we had some cocktails and enjoyed the scenic view from atop the 95th floor.
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| The view from the 95th floor |
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| Long Island Iced Tea and A Fruitie Concoction |
From there we went back to our hotel to get changed and ready for the evening. We started out at a couple dive bars near the hotel. We then headed to Shaw's Oyster Bar. There we had the hot appetizer platter and the cold appetizer platter. These included blue crab claws, calamari and of course oysters.
The evening was topped off with a party on the rooftop bar of our hotel, Vertigo Lounge. There I LITERALLY ran into Jeremy Piven, aka Ari Gold on "Entourage."
Saturday we put on our walking shoes and made our way to Navy Pier. On the way we stopped at a little European Bistro for croissants with egg, bacon and roasted peppers. Absolutely delish! Especially great for hangover that I was nursing.
The rest of Saturday was spent hanging with Rascal Flatts and enjoying their "Flatts Fest." Basically the whole reason why we went. Since I won the trip from local radio station here in Atlanta. :)
Sunday we awoke and we had to pack up and get ready to leave. Unfortunately, nothing was open to get take out to bring home. We were hoping to bring a pizza back and if we were lucky enough, some Italian Beef Sandwiches. We were so bummed!!
We headed over to a cool breakfast place called "Eggsperience." It was a bright, lively place that was packed.
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| Eggs Benedict with Lox and Tomato |
With the short time we had in Chicago, we loved all the food we had. I just wish there was more time to get everywhere I wanted to. I'm sure we will have plenty more adventures there. A great time was had by all!!
Please send me your fave foodie spots in Chicago. Want to keep a journal!
