I don’t quite adhere to the philosophy that graffiti in a neighborhood is a sign that residents don’t care about where they live. Graffiti is art to me. Yes, sometimes graffiti is destructive. Many times, though, graffiti enhances a neighborhood’s look, adds meaning to a tourist’s visit. What I see in this graffiti in Little…
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Enjoy the Present while Glimpsing the Past at the Talbott Hotel
Why I just love the Talbott Hotel in Chicago: It mixes business and romance successfully. There are old-fashioned telephones in the lobby and in the corridors. There are doorbells in the room. Double sinks in the bathroom are always appreciated. Courteous service and an easy-to-relax-in lobby. Free apples There’s a Starbucks on the corner. A…
Algae on Crackers, Karyn’s on Green
UPDATE: We are sorry to learn that Karyn’s on Green has closed. Spending time in Chicago typically involves visits to a couple of steakhouses to keep the Brawny Sherpa happy, but we try to include a restaurant that I favor in our mix of indulgences. Most recently, we discover Karyn’s on Green, a vegan restaurant…
Yes, Virginia, There Really Is a Cupcake ATM
Looking for a quick and easy dessert? Line up at the Sprinkles Cupcake ATM in Chicago. I’m psyched to report that Sprinkles sells vegan red-velvet cupcakes along with the high-test ones. Still, it’s probably a good thing these ATMs aren’t on every street corner. —Lori Tripoli
Finding the Love in Chicago
Having a heart near the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park becomes a bit easier on a short walk toward Lake Michigan. —Lori Tripoli
Street Sculpture, Chicago
A walk in the park turns extraordinary in Chicago. Visit Congress Boulevard and Michigan Avenue to see more. —Lori Tripoli
Casual Foodie: Beer and Pretzels Chicago
For good people- watching in Chi-Town, check out the sidewalk tables at State and Lake restaurant at 201 N. State Street, Chicago. Wash some pretzels down with a beer and enjoy the view. —Lori Tripoli
Street Art, Chicago: Bright Lights
Yes, the Art Institute is fantastic, wiggling my toes in the sand on the shore of Lake Michigan is delightful, that architecture boat tour is enlightening, but what I really like about Chicago is the street art. —Lori Tripoli
Street Art: Denver
An image says it all: love and guns in Denver. —Lori Tripoli
Street Art Bears: Denver, Berlin
Apparently, bears are the spirit animal for more than one town. I see a blue bear in Denver and some very colorful ones in Berlin. —Lori Tripoli