After such a wonderful first day in Chicago, it would be very hard to top it, but leave it to Sue Q. to show us a good time. :) We started the day with a wholesome breakfast at Nookies,Too (second location - love the play on words!). It's a cute little neighborhood spot right down the street from Sue's Lincoln Park apartment that serves up awesome food. I thoroughly enjoyed my fresh squeezed OJ and Farmer's Egg Skillet. YUM!
After stuffing our faces, we figured it might be a good thing to walk off the meal by attending a local street fair. Chicago is known for their abundance of street fairs in the summer. I suppose it is to make up for the extreme hibernation in the winter time. This one was great ~ lots of cute vendors with unique art, jewlery, photography, and of course, food.
After listening to the tunes of a local band, we decided to get some ice cream before heading downtown to Millenium Park. Luckily, there was a place right up the street. Sweet Mandy B's is an adorable little cake shop serving up creative cakes, cupcakes, desserts, and home made ice cream. I definitely enjoyed my chocolate peanut butter ice cream. I actually wish I could have some now!
After our treat, it was time to hit the train and head downtown. In all the times I have been to Chicago, I've never been to Millenium Park. Now was the moment and let me tell you, it did not disappoint.
From the amazing architecture of the concert venue...
... to the over the top Bean...
... to the refreshing fountain, I was in heaven!!
We even saw a bridal party taking photos - genius idea by the way. I loved it...totally worth the wait!
From there we decided to take in some more of the sites including the Adventures in Babysitting building, Oprah's former residence, the beautiful new Trump Tower (where we took respite and enjoyed some much needed AC) and the famous Chicago River.
Dinner was at Giordano's for some deep dish pizza and then it was off to another street fair - and this one was NO JOKE! For a mere $35 bucks you got in, got your cup and got 5 ~ yes 5! ~ drink tickets! This street fair ~ sponsored by the church. You gotta love that! And if that weren't enough, Barenaked Ladies was the headlining band. Not to shabby! Luckily it was a beautiful night so fun was had by all.
So there you have it. Sunday was a quick day that started with a delicious breakfast made by Sue and a tour of some of the fancier suburbs of Chicago. We had such a good time visiting Sue that it was hard to say good bye. It is a guarantee that we will be back...and soon. :)
