Tag Archives: chicago
Kanela Offers Local Ingredients Served Up Right
4.0 out of 5 http://www.kanelacafe.com/ Two posts this week. With organic and local ingredients, combined with tasty Julius Meinl coffee, this place rates as one of the best for breakfast. Atmosphere is upscale casual, with simple lines and a comfortable space. The noise level does tend to get a bit loud but you […]
Lichtenstein at the Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago has one of the largest impressionist galleries in the world. It also currently plays host to the largest exhibit of Roy Lichtenstein pieces of all time. Unfortunately, since some of the most famous pieces are borrowed from private collections, photos were not permitted. I took what I could. The museum […]
Frankie’s Dishes Up Pizza, Pasta and some Pizzaz
Overall 3.5 out of 5. http://www.frankieschicago.com/ I frequent Frankie’s Fifth Floor mainly because my office is in the same building. This Lettuce Entertain You Italian locale offers a nice variety of quick, affordable lunches to a wide audience of locals, tourists and business consumers. They also offer a decent selection of full entrees, including pasta, […]
Bourbon and Burgers with Personality, Charm
Overall 3.5 out of 5. http://www.rocksbargroup.com/lakeview/ This neighborhood bar, about a year into their expansion, offers a solid menu and great atmosphere. It’s perfect for watching a game – day or night. They feature a long list of whiskeys and have a great rotating beer selection on tap. Be sure to check out their monthly drink specials […]
Office Building: West View
Taken with picplz.
Electic and Earthy, Longman and Eagle Doesn’t Disappoint
Overall 4.5 out of 5 http://longmanandeagle.com/ Two friends and I hit up this hipster-meets-yuppie gastropub for dinner on a whim. Being somewhat new to the city, I hadn’t heard of it but am always up for trying something different. Here’s what to expect… Great people watching. The patrons consist of a wide-ranging, eclectic mix of […]
Dreams of Austin and a ‘Banging’ Body
For whatever reason, I was up at 5:22 this morning. That’s not a bad thing…at least today. I’ve been wanting to get my ass out of bed early for a while because over the last week, I’ve done nothing but procrastinate the departure of the best pillow-top mattress in existence (or so it seems). I’ve […]
“To Me, You Are Perfect”
Sorry folks. I haven’t posted in almost two weeks…but it’s not due to lack of trying. I have seven to ten drafts waiting to get finished. I know…sad but true. My brain’s been all over the place and I’ve been suffering from either “what should I write about” or “is this any good?” syndrome. Warning: […]
Gratitude, Lack of Appreciation and other Thanksgiving Crap
Today was my one year anniversary at my job. I have to say, I’m pretty damn grateful. I’ve got a great boss, the company pays for some association fees and professional development, I have strategic control over my department and most of the folks there are pretty laid back. But, like any job, sometimes […]
