So it's been awhile since my last (and first) post. I never realized how much time actually goes into writing a blog! But, luckily during the amount of time I haven't posted I have done a lot of things. My sister's FOUR best friends were in from Boston this weekend so we had a really crowded apartment, but also a really fun long weekend. On Saturday we went into the city. Of course, shopping on Michigan Ave is a must, so we just strolled down the magnificent mile and actually came across not one, not two, but three weddings as well! This is super exciting to us because my sister is actually getting married in Chicago next October so it was really fun to see all the different styles, from the bride's gown to bridesmaids dresses. Actually, on Sunday we went to David's Bridal so my sister could show her friends the dress she chose. Though I know there is a certain stigma to David's Bridal it actually was a great experience and my sister found an amazing dress for an even more amazing price! But, enough on that.
After DB we all went down to the Lincoln Park Zoo which is really fun, but even better it's FREE! One would assume that a free zoo would be a little on the skimpy side, but actually the zoo is amazing. It's pretty big with a wide variety of animals from sea lions, to a monkey house, to tigers (oh my!) After the zoo we took a quick walk down to Robinson's Ribs on West Armitage which was delicious and decently priced as well. We just BYOB'd which helped keep down the cost, but I had the rib tips with a side of beans, cole slaw, and a muffin all for just $9.75! And while I'm still searching for a job a small bill like that with a big meal is a definite bonus!
That night we went to one of my favorite places in Chicago. The Kit Kat Club! It's right at the top of North Halsted and in Boystown leading to the fact that it's a drag club. So, for those of you who are exactly comfortable with homosexuality I wouldn't suggest going. But, for those of you who are definitely go! It's tons of fun! They play old movies on the walls, have probably over 50 different martini's (including the Lady Gaga that comes with a light up disco stick!). I had the Ruby Slipper (a delicious grapefruit martini) and the Queen of Hearts (that had vodka and amaretto). My sister's friends got the cucumber martini which actually is quite refreshing but pretty strong and then the lava lamp that is a martini that has a jell-o shot in it! We also got to see Sunny Dee-lite perform who was amazing! Also since it was Sunday we got half price martini's so for 2 martini's my total bar tap was $11!
Over the weekend we also hit up Kingston Mine's which is an blues club on North Halsted. If you want a really fun, laid back bar that specializes in blues, beer, and bbq definitely hit up this place. There's two stages which is really nice because when one act ends on one stage you can just cross over to the other side and not have to wait around for another band to warm up. Also all the acts are great! Real down home stuff that you can tap your foot to or hit up the dance floor in front of the stage. Also it's a great place for all ages since all people can enjoy some good music.
Finally, another favorite place of mine is Deleece on North Clark. They offer great food specials, as well as FOUR different kinds of mac and cheese and a wide variety beer list. It's a favorite place of my sister's fiance (who is notoriously known for being a bit of a picky eater) so this means that it must be good. I had the BBQ chicken (there seems to be a theme going on this week with bbq) with the Gouda mac and cheese which comes with little onion rings over it. Not exactly the healthiest food option, but delicious none the less and what's a little calorie splurge every once in awhile? Yet again, continuing the theme of well priced dinners we went on Wednesday night where beers are half priced so my whole meal turned out to be like $16. Which for a nice dinner out on the town is pretty nice.
So, overall a pretty long post but all the places and restaurants I went to were all worth it!
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