OK, so let's get to the good stuff...the FOOD!
Our first night in town,
Even though this trip was vacation for me, I was also helping my "little" brother move into his new place in Chicago! Being our first time in the Windy City, we had tons of stuff we wanted to do and see. But for any one that knows my brother, boy likes to eat... A LOT (and often). Our second day in the city, we planned to go to Willis Tower (see pictures below)! Not a huge fan of heights, but that's beside the point. En route to the tower, Charley had to eat. He literally found his holy grail, Protein Bar! This place is insane. From their bowls to blended drinks, we both couldn't get enough of this place. We definitely ate there a few times, and picked up a couple post-workout smoothies. Highly recommend the Buffalo Bowl and the Wrigley Peeled smoothie. Not only do they include the calorie count on their menu, but they provide the breakdown on protein, fats, carbs and fiber in their items. Not kidding! Excuse me while I go look into franchise opportunities...
We definitely ate well on the trip, but RPM Italian was at the top of the list for me! If you're headed to Chicago in the future, here's a list of where we dined:
- RPM Italian
- Protein Bar
- Intelligentsia Coffee - The Cookie Studio & Atlas in Buckhead both brew this amazing coffee!
- Chicago Cut
- Maude's Liquor Bar
- Pump Room - Cool vibe. Their lamb was phenomenal!
- Cantina Laredo - Awesome table side guac! Plus, an entree comes with a mimosa or bloody mary.
As always, feel free to send me an e-mail or comment below, and I am more than happy to suggest some places!
Now for a few touristy pictures and some of the incredible food we had on our trip!
Wood-Roasted Octopus at RPM
Buffalo Bowl at Protein Bar
Vanilla Latte at Intelligentsia Coffee
On Lake Michigan
Wrigley Field (...pinch me)
First Opening Night in Cubs' history
Now that I'm back, I have LOTS of exciting things coming your way! Stay tuned for another giveaway this week!!
This blog is amazing! Seriously. This is the best way to get the inside scoop on trendy places! I am a Georgia native and Kelly never fails to introduce new places to me all the time!
ReplyDeleteLinds - I'm so glad you're enjoying the blog!! :)
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