Tag Archives: Taste of Chicago

Chicago on a Shoestring

This is it. The countdown to my favorite event of the summer is on and I couldn’t be more thrilled. Soon I will enjoy an entire day where I don’t count a single calorie or contemplate what a combination of deep-fried pickles, Pad Thai, a Flintstones-sized BBQ turkey leg, alligator nuggets, and chocolate-dipped strawberry cheesecake on a stick will do to my digestive tract. If you too dream of experiencing the epicurean delight, also known as The Taste of Chicago, but your budget is far smaller than your appetite, check out the following Windy City travel deals: A Taste of … Continue reading →

Five More Reasons You Should Visit Chicago

In a previous blog I listed some of the reasons why I make several trips to Chicago each year. The city is family friendly, clean, and full of world-class attractions. Here now is the continuation of my list of favorite Chicagoland attractions: 1. “Concrete Beach”— “Concrete Beach” is a nickname for one of Chicago’s most popular summer spots. Its real name is Oak Street Beach and it’s located just north of the city’s Magnificent Mile. While there is a sandy area for sunbathers, the beach is dominated by large concrete areas, which have become havens for inline skaters and cyclists. … Continue reading →

“Taste of Chicago”—The Ultimate Food Festival

It’s the one summer event I never miss. I’ve been there while I was pregnant. I was there with an infant. I go if it’s raining. I’ve even attended when the temperature hovered near 100. I’ve flown there. Walked there. Ridden an elevated train to get there. What can I say? When it comes to food I’m a die-hard. So, it is with joy… no, make that utter glee, that I make my annual pilgrimage to the “Taste of Chicago” to indulge in delicacies from alligator-on-a-stick to Pad Thai, lobster rolls, wild boar sausage, grilled chopped lime chicken salad, and … Continue reading →