Every visit to Chicago gets better each time. So when Matt surprised me with an anniversary getaway, I was thrilled. We stayed at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, which is across from The Drake, a block from Michigan Avenue and a few blocks from Lake Shore Drive. Perfect. Ren Reiske © All Rights Reserved.
It was early evening and balmy, strolling weather. We walked around and serendipitously found one of the best steak restaurants — Saloon Steakhouse. Fillet Medallions with bleu cheese and Yukon potatoes.
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Saturday, July 3, 2010
Another beautiful summer day (a bit hot and humid at times) — just right for baseball. We took the L train to Wrigley Field. Matt is a loyal Cubs fan. It was 90 degrees and a family from California dressed in matching plaid sweaters asked me to take their photo in front of the Wrigley sign for their Christmas card. I quickly obliged because the younger boys were not happy and quickly undressed to shorts when it was over. Now there’s a loyal fan!
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The Cubs beat Cincinatti Reds 3-1. By 4:30 p.m. we headed back to Grant Park and met up with my cousin, Laura, for the Taste of Chicago. The heat and crowd reminded me of Lollapalooza, but instead of music, there was an abundance of good food.
Best tasty entree: Las Tablas Steakhouse sampler of chicken or steak with plantain.
I loved the upside down caramel cupcake from Abundance Bakery. Laura sampled a slice of Rainbow cake roll from Original Rainbow Cone.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
We planned to spend most of the day at the Navy Pier until the fireworks show. It was another warm, beautiful day which began with brunch at Feast.
5:10 p.m. It was our first IMAX experience and seeing Eclipse was even bigger and better the second time. AWEsome! By the time the movie ended at 7:30, Navy Pier was packed and security limited the crowd by closing off the entrances.
Happy 4th of July!
Monday, July 5, 2010
We walked the magnificent mile towards the Navy Pier again for the Seadog speed boat and architectural tour ride. I was completely soaked during the speed ride, but we dried off in the blazing heat during the hour-long tour.
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After the tour, we checked out the Harley store downtown, then ate lunch at Heaven on Seven on Rush Street. Cajun delight!
Thomas Schutte’s Ganz Grosse Geister (Big Spirits XL) at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
