Chicago Getaway


I had a wonderful time in Chicago with some good friends and of course, my man. Our hotel was on the Miracle Mile of Shopping and connected to a Nordstroms. HEAVEN! The trip was relaxing and so much fun.

Handsome boys: Rob, Ryan and Derek







A walk down Navy Pier.

We took a fantastic boat tour down the Chicago river and into Lake Michigan.

The bridges were beautiful and check out the parking structure. Yikes!

And of course with all the amazing meals we got our workouts in everyday. Leanne and I took the boys out on a run down the lake. There might have been some whining on the way back!



The city was lined with blooming tulips and cherry blossom trees. It was absolutely gorgeous.


My girls: Leanne and Katie


This was our "girls day". It started with a morning run, makeup at the Mac counter and shop til we drop down the Miracle Mile. The best part was the boys kept getting phone calls from the banks and credit card companies reporting and verifying our spending.
It was such a relaxing day and I loved my bags of "lovely's" I came home with. Love the latest spring collection at J Crew!

Warning: The rest of this post is all food. You can stop now unless you are a foodie like me!
I don't pretend to be a food critic but, I have watched my share of Food Network :)


First night at L 2O.
If you don't already know, Rob and I love good food. We are attracted to recipes with fresh ingredients, healthy and creative. Rob did many hours of research and booked our dinner reservations far in advance.
L2O was featured on Anthony Bourdain's show and is one of his favorite dining experience's in Chicago. It did not disappoint.
L2O is a modern seafood restaurant in an historic building in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. This restaurant reveals a fresh perspective of elegant dining. The four course meal included chef's tastes of the day, a raw appetizer, a warm appetizer and main course followed by desert. {of course}




Tastes of Spring. 10 ways to create with vegetables. A few were frozen with Nitrogen. Amazing!

Salmon

Scallops with passion fruit.

Crab and avo


To finish off the wonderful evening, we were given a tour of the Kitchen. We were able to see where they churned their own butter, prepared meals and my favorite... the Chefs spices.



I wish my pantry looked like this.
The whole experience was an amazing production.

Back down to real life... you can't go to Chicago without eating Pizza right? Pizza Uno was the spot! You order and then return in 30 minutes because it takes 45 minutes to bake this baby! I am a NY style myself {love the thin crust}. Although, this pie had everything you could ask for, including a crust that tasted like a biscuit.




The Second Night we went to The Famous Joe's. A night of Alaskan King crab, the best Halibut I have ever had and too many empty desert dishes to count.


Bone in Halibut




Biggest Crab legs I have ever seen!

MK's. An Italian and French cuisine for the 3rd night. Known for their fresh ingredients and modern flare.


Yep! That's BBQ octopus. It was so tender, it was like biting into lobster

Madagascar Prawns on a bed of minted peas.






Halibut in curry sauce.


Chicken, lentils and veggies


Are these deserts adorable or what?

....served with a malted shake!

Homemade donuts, dulce de leche homemade ice cream and hot chocolate.

This number was for the Rhubarb lover!

Special thanks to my Mom for loving my kiddos while we were away! We are so lucky she is always available when we head off to another adventure!