We spent a few days in Chicago last week, taking advantage of my time in-between jobs and the chance to visit the city not on a Saturday. It’s an odd feeling, being in-between. Almost like life is temporarily unreal.
It’s Tuesday now and I can say with confidence that the job is very much real. Yesterday was Day One and it was good and full and exhausting and exciting as all first days at new jobs are.
Chicago’s weather was gloomy but we went prepared: winter coats and walking shoes. A list of places to eat, but nothing else on the agenda other than wandering and picture taking, some used bookstore shopping. Just some time to unplug, unwind, and prepare for the next adventure.
A late brunch at Hash in Wicker Park:
Curry and Naan at Tandoor Char House:
A hotel in Lincoln Park – and with Lincoln all around:
An Italian grocery store/restaurant/eye candy destination (more about Eataly on Thursday!):
Cool storefronts that promised cool contents, but were closed:
My favorite bookstore in all the world, and one that appears in the novel I’m writing:
What are your favorite Chicago haunts?
I’ve driven through Chicago on my way to other cities several times, but I’ve never actually stopped and visited. Your favorite bookstore just might be the thing that entices me to get off the highway the next time I’m in town!
It is a great bookstore – the entire basement is used books from wall to wall, and then the upstairs is all new-releases by genre. I’m a fan. :)