Rollin’ Into Chi-Town
OY! After a long day of travel with much delay, David and I finally made it to Chicago, IL for our quick little Midwest vacay. We were forced to spend a bit more time in Salt Lake City, UT than we had planned but we managed to get out of there and into Chicago before any of the real bad weather forced us to get stranded. On the flight from LA to Salt Lake, the plane was wifi-enabled which was very cool. I was able to post more information about the sad passing of Bea Arthur while I was in midair (incidentally, I am still very sad about her death … that woman was truly awesome). I also managed to beat everyone on the plane in a round of Trivia — a fact that I’m very proud of ;) In Salt Lake, David and I drowned our sorrows in the airport lounge (and we got to see the famed Salt Lake) … but we finally made it to Chicago at just before 11pm:
We recieved a very warm welcome at the Hard Rock Hotel, where we will be staying for the duration of our visit. Everyone here is so damn polite, I had forgotten how great it is to be in the Midwest again. The Hard Rock Hotel provided us with a nice bottle of champagne and some snacks to get us situated in our beautiful suite. This is my second stay at the Hard Rock Hotel here in Chicago and, just like before, we’ve been treated amazingly well. I just love it here.
Sarah and Mark came over to our suite for a visit and we got to hang out and catch up for a couple of hours before we all crashed. It’s been raining all morning long but the sun is starting to come out … I’m anxious to get out into the city. It’s great to be in Chicago again!
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April 26th, 2009 at 11:43 am
What airline did you fly? I’ve never heard of such a game before!
April 26th, 2009 at 11:48 am
what a fun thing to do on an airplane ride! Have a great time in Chicago…….I was there for a week last year around this time….;-)
April 26th, 2009 at 11:55 am
Nice choice with the Hard Rock Hotel… stop by the Hyatt on Wacker and Michigan to go to the BIG Bar and order a 48 oz martini :o)
April 26th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
welcome to second city!
=) i agree. go to wacker and mich. ave to enjoy the hyatt.
i would also check out the club Spoons. =)
so much fun!
have a good time!
April 26th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Welcome to the midwest! Hope you have a great time in Chi-town.
~ Chloe
April 26th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Enjoy your stay in Gotham!
It’s one of my favorite places to visit!
Be sure to check out Sepia (excellent vintage drinks) and De La Costa for dinner! I know you would love both of them. De La Costa has crazy decor…ery tim burton esque masks and amazing tasting menu.
April 26th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
I find it funny because I’m from Wisconsin but am currently living in Vegas. And everyone tells me how nice and friendly I am, and then they tend to ask where I’m from, and once I say Wisconsin, I get the “oooohhh,okay.” It’s weird. lol
Have fun in Chicago! I miss it!
April 26th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Welcome to Chicago!! Hope you have a great time!! Enjoy the nice weather…It wont last long!!
April 26th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
I love that inFlight trivia! When I was flying to/from Miami on Delta, I played that… pretty much got through the long red eye! Way to go on your win!!
April 26th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
And Chicago Welcomes you!! Glad you came to visit my hometown!!!
April 26th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
OMG…in flight trivia?! what airline? I will forever live in airline envy… Enjoy your stay here in the Chi!
April 26th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
Welcome to the Chi! Hope you enjoy your stay! I agree with above, De La Costa is a definite winner and there’s a great contemp art gallery next door! My new fave is Molly’s Cupcakes in Lincoln Park, so check that out too! =)
April 26th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
what are those cocktails in the airport? Margaritas, Daquri’s or Wiskey Sour???
April 27th, 2009 at 7:27 am
goin to the show tomorrow night as well….
can’t wait! super excited!
will you be going out in boystown afterward?
April 27th, 2009 at 9:07 am
Welcome to our great city!!! I’ll be at the show tomorrow too, it’d be awesome to run into you there :)
Have a great stay, it’s supposed to be perfect Chicago spring weather (with only a little rain)!