We had an amazing anniversary weekend in Chicago (from Philly) . Thanks to those that gave food recs in my post last week, we had excellent food overall and hope to come back one day! Here’s our itinerary
- thurs, 9/11: arrived at 8 pm, checked in to hotel (Allegro Royal Sonesta). Explored the river walk and headed to the Northman Beer and Cider garden for chicago dogs and ciders. Perfect casual intro to the city.
- Fri, 9/12: train to Logan Square. Pastries at Sugar Moon bakery (blueberry lemon scone, banana pudding croissant)- sooo good. Walked to get on the 606 at the west end, then took the 606 to the park 567 exit. Explored Wicker Park, walking down Milwaukee ave. Checked out Myopic Bookstore. Lunch at Phodega (split summer salad with lemongrass beef and dumplings, fun atmosphere and good food). Walked all the way back to hotel (through west loop, fulton market). Took the 5:30 river cruise with Chicago Architecture Center- so much fun, great photo ops. Then explored River North, randomly stopping at brand new Ila’s Chicago for great Ube pisco cocktail, then celebrates our 5 year anniversary at The Omakase Room at Sushi San – $$$$ but one of our best Omakase experiences. Only pictured a few of the 18 fantastic courses
- Steps- 35,581
- Saturday, 9/13: walked through Millennium park, selfies at the Bean, quick breakfast at Lea french cafe (just ok, but nice and quick), then spent a couple hrs exploring at Art Institute of Chicago. Walked to late lunch at JP graziano’s (split a Mr G— so good) then walk down through UIC campus, Little Italy, to Ping Tom Memorial Park. Explored Chinatown, got bubble tea. Lots of flies in the area at night… Walked over to Pilsen, so cute! Had drinks at the Green Room (the alderman had no seats), then an amazing dinner at at Mariscos San Pedro (had the tuna tostado, scallop aguachile, and split the whole fried snapper. dessert- flan and masa corn with ice cream).
- steps: 30,715
- Sunday, 9/14: walked from our hotel to Cafe Yaya in Lincoln Park neighborhood- had delicious pastries (coffee cake, boreka) and sandwiches (turkey, lamb blt). Walked through Lincoln Park/north pond area, then to Lincoln Park Conservatory (free with online timed ticket). Then walk up the lake trail all the way to the Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary. Got extremely burnt despite lots of sunblock lol. Ubered to Armitage Alehouse , where we were able to walk in for a seat at the bar at 4 pm. Seated right away. Got cocktails, naan with dips, samosas, and split the mussels and sticky date cake (it was amazing). Walked to Old Town and see 7 pm show at Second City. Walked back to hotel
- steps: 39,567
- Monday, 9/15: breakfast at hotel. Walked around Grant Park, walked to Adler Planeterium sky walk for city views, then headed back through park stopping at the big fountain, before leaving for our flight
by Halloweentwin2
Dining and Cooking