Spent some time recently at the Swissotel in Chicago for a work conference. I have mixed feelings about this hotel. My initial experience was not pleasant, thanks to the nasty attitude of the front desk clerk. My co-worker and I arrived very early for the conference, as she had an early meeting and I had … Read more
I was in Chicago recently for a work conference. We planned a dinner out with guests/clients and wanted something within walking distance from the hotel. After careful scrutiny, we booked reservations at Catch 35. Located on Wacker Drive, near the Navy Pier and near our hotel, it was an easy walk with some great people … Read more
My baby, Allison, was starting Vet School in Illinois and had her “blue coat” ceremony, a ceremony to celebrate t he start of vet school and the students get their blue lab coats (yes, in vet school they are blue). As the ceremony was being held at the college, I decided to fly into Chicago … Read more
Lunch was difficult in Chicago. I was so conflicted, being torn between Pizzaria Uno, which we opted for (and you can read HERE) and Portillo’s, Chicago’s famous hot dog joint. How excited was I that when we arrived back in Champaign-Urbana that they opened a new location right there in town!! Deep dish Chicago style … Read more
Recently on a business trip to Chicago, we went to a nearby restaurant – Carlucci’s Restaurant and Bar. An Italian joint, nestled inside an office building, it is a perfect combination of class and style. With wood burning ovens, lively car area and expansive patio (unfortunately was not yet open this day) appeared to be … Read more
At a recent business trip to Chicago a group of us went to a local restaurant called Fogo de Chão. This restaurant is a chain, with 25 locations in the US. Fogo de Chão translates as “Fire on the Ground” and summarizes the traditional gaucho method of roasting meats over an open fire. At this … Read more
