Blog Archive
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Out of Our Seats and “Into the Woods” at Nederlander Theater
In the Seats of the Nederlander There were cats on the walls and dragons on the ceiling. The Nederlander Theater, what was once the Oriental Theater, was decked out floor to ceiling in unique and ornate details. Our seats were on the first floor, granting us an eye-level view of “Into the Woods”. This was…
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Redhot Ranch-Diner Dining: Burger with Fries
It was not sweater weather, at least not for this part of the day. I got too hot in my blue and white striped sweater walking to Redhot Ranch before the Chicago Cubs game. The joy of spring is the estimation and layering that never seems to pan out. We walked quickly to ensure we…
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Waiting Under the Stained-Glass of the Chicago Cultural Center
Eight miles into my Chicago Loop adventure day and here I was at the steps of the Chicago Cultural Center. Ready for even more steps or more realistically a bench! I had already visited MindWorks. I had lunch at The Art of Pizza on State Street. Yet, at 1:30 pm I knew I still had…
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Slice’n it Back to the Good Ole Days
After exploring the science of thinking at Mind Works, I was absolutely starving. With this in mind, I did a quick deep dive into my saved locations on Google Maps for a close and convenient food option. Scrolling through my saves The Art of Pizza on State with its lone dollar sign caught my hungry…
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Uncovering the Mysteries of the Mind at Mindworks: The Science of Thinking
Mindworks: A Worthwhile and Mind-bending Detour Mindworks: The Science of Thinking has a colorful exhibit on display in a big window off Michigan Ave. It has been catching my eye for years. I have walked by countless times while in the Chicago Loop. Sometimes I was on my way to Columbia College Chicago while sometimes…
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Roasted until “Char”red: Patties, Wieners, and Customers
“Wiener, Wiener, Chicken Burger Dinner Lunch” There it was. The classic vintage yellow hot dog sign, proudly announces The Wieners Circle. The sign stands proudly on Clark Street directing you to the restaurant nestled between a pawnshop and a hotel in Lincoln Park. Its bright yellow advertised the vibe well as I was soon to…
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Gray Skies: A Colorful Museum
Should I take the umbrella, or leave it? It was a debate I had all morning long. The joy of riding public transportation is that you do need to plan for unexpected like the weather! Ultimately, I weighed my options. If I got wet on my way to the museum, I would have to wander…
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5:15 Taco Tuesday Time in the City
What had been a beautiful spring sweater day was turning into a brisk evening. I slid my forest green winter coat on, passing over the brighter pink spring jacket I had worn earlier. My boyfriend and I ditched the car and walked over to The Piggery. Given how cold it turned out to be we…
