The sisters had Steak Frites with parsley mustard butter. Only because I told them if someone didn't order it I would, it is their most popular dish after all!
The whole experience was wonderful. I'm glad my sisters liked the place as much as the DH and I do. One sis even wanted to go back again the next night but I told her there's way too many great restaurants in this city to just hit up one, she'll just have to wait till next year!Saturday we got the special tour of City Hall from the DH's good friend. What a treat that was!
After meandering around the compound we headed up to the roof to see the Rooftop Prairie Garden!
This is one of many birdhouses up there, who knew?!
They even have bee hives up there! I'd call that extra security.
And there's a view of the lake. Of course!
One of the best things was the bunch of huge dragon flies that were flying around above the garden. I mean HUGE, and there were about 20 of them. Try as I might I could not catch them on camera, I hope I will remember that tho, it was pretty amazing!
We got to see the Mayor's office but no picture taking was allowed. Made you realize he's human.
We shopped a little, went to a tapa's restaurant for dinner, that was really loud, I swear my ears are still ringing! The food was good but there are better ones out there, next time.
Here's a view out the condo window at night, we can't figure out why this building (the John Hancock) had all this haze around it. It's cool and creepy at the same time.
Sunday morning the DH dropped off the sisters at the train station, while I cleaned up a bit.
We walked a few block and had lunch at the Hotel Felix, which might just be the place to stay next year when we switch out the DH for JW. Look out Chicago the city might may never be the same again!
They even have bee hives up there! I'd call that extra security.
And there's a view of the lake. Of course!
One of the best things was the bunch of huge dragon flies that were flying around above the garden. I mean HUGE, and there were about 20 of them. Try as I might I could not catch them on camera, I hope I will remember that tho, it was pretty amazing!
We got to see the Mayor's office but no picture taking was allowed. Made you realize he's human.
We shopped a little, went to a tapa's restaurant for dinner, that was really loud, I swear my ears are still ringing! The food was good but there are better ones out there, next time.
Here's a view out the condo window at night, we can't figure out why this building (the John Hancock) had all this haze around it. It's cool and creepy at the same time.
Sunday morning the DH dropped off the sisters at the train station, while I cleaned up a bit.
We walked a few block and had lunch at the Hotel Felix, which might just be the place to stay next year when we switch out the DH for JW. Look out Chicago the city might may never be the same again!
