After a very busy semester and Christmas, Jarrett and I decided to spend a few days in Chicago doing all the fun things that keep the tourists coming to Chicago. We started out going to Macy's to see the giant tree. But even more impressive than than was the bedazzled old lady playing the grand piano in the lounge. She must have been 80 or more (I actually saw her 4 years ago too!), and she knew hundreds of songs by heart. When we caught up with her, another lady was singing along to "Dradle, dradle, dradle."
Then, we ate lunch at the Walnut Room - the dining room surrounding the giant tree.
After lunch (Crab cake BLT, Lobster Bisque, and Creme Brulee - Mmmm), we went to Daley Bicentennial Plaza for ice skating. It's just across Columbus Drive from Millennium Park, but much less crowded and $2 cheaper, too!
Finally, we headed home for a bit of a rest, then went to Catherine's favorite cafe, Julius Meinl. It's a Viennese coffee shop with only one U.S. store - in Chicago. Live music, a melange, and a fantastic cheese plate topped off the evening.
Then, we ate lunch at the Walnut Room - the dining room surrounding the giant tree.
After lunch (Crab cake BLT, Lobster Bisque, and Creme Brulee - Mmmm), we went to Daley Bicentennial Plaza for ice skating. It's just across Columbus Drive from Millennium Park, but much less crowded and $2 cheaper, too!
Finally, we headed home for a bit of a rest, then went to Catherine's favorite cafe, Julius Meinl. It's a Viennese coffee shop with only one U.S. store - in Chicago. Live music, a melange, and a fantastic cheese plate topped off the evening. 
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YOU GUYS! Was this a well kept secret or what? How fun that in the middle of checking our blog stats :) I came across your site as a referrer. Your site is SO cool! I loved every minute and am excited to see more. Particularly funny--the car episode...and sad when that person got robbed near us...I like that you stayed with him!
~Em
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