shopping on Michigan Avenue
walking to dinner
Michigan Ave at night
our enormous slice of mud pie from Hugo's Frog Bar
pretending we're Ferris Bueller
The view from John Hancock building
audio tour at John Hancock
Garrett's Popcorn (one of Oprah's favorites things)
Gino's East deep dish pizza
Our trip to Chicago was action packed and filled with delicious food (Gino's East, Hugo's Frog Bar, Garrett's popcorn, etc.), beautiful sights, shopping on Michigan Avenue, friends, rain, snow, and freezing temperatures. I loved the city for all its food, culture, sights, energy, and friendly people. I realized over the weekend that living in Southern California has really made me a wimp when it comes to cold weather. After a wonderful weekend in the Windy City, I have to say I was happy to be greeted by 70 degree temperatures when arriving home to LA.
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Looks like you both had a wonderful time:) I love Chicago and what a sweet photos:) Hugs and kisses
Oh how i would love to visit Chicago or Los Angeles!
Love,
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looks like you had fun :)
<3 Cara
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Oh Val that city looks amazing! It looks like you guys had a blast! I swear Chicago is on my to do list!!
xoxo
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OMG that pizza and mud pie... incredible!!! I think I need to take another trip to Chicago. The only time I went was during a blizzard and so we never left my sis-in-law's house!
Great pics, you guys look like you had a great time!!!
xx
Nikki
Such great photos Valerie. That mud pie looks amazing :) I agree we are spoiled here in so cal :) Glad you had a great time!
Awww that looks like such a pretty place! My best friend from high school lives there and I have yet to visit her!! I really need to get up there!! I'm glad you had a great time. :)
I've been to Chicago 2x and i really like i there! that pizza and cake slice look amazing!
it looks so fun! Im dying to go to Chicago..maybe during the summer :)
Looks like a great trip! And omg that pie is huge and making me hungry :)
i love chicago, it has such a great atmosphere, definitely one of my favorite cities!
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Love the pics Val, it looks really magical! Love the sparkling lights and enormous portions!
That looks like such a great trip! I've been to Frog Bar =)
Glad you and Gabe got to make some great memories and relax. I bet you're prepped for the holidays!
I LOVE Chicago; it's one of my favorite places. Specifically Michigan Avenue, haha. Looks like you two had a fantastic trip -- isn't it gorgeous at Christmastime?
xo Josie
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Okay I want some deep dish pizza for lunch now! Chicago is on my must visit list... one of these days!
Looks amazing! I love Chicago and would love to go back!
i am dreaming of 70 degree weather, you are so lucky to live in a warm climate.
that slice of mud pie has my name on it
Looks like so much fun! Love Chicago, although I have to say this time of year can be a little hard to bear. I've never been as cold as one New Years Eve in Chicago :)
xoxo
Yay, I'm happy you had fun in Chicago! Michigan Ave is the best around Christmas -- missing it is the only reason I'm sad about having to return to NY for winter break. So jealous! :)
OMG V, the food looks sooooo good!
No doubt living in SoCal has made you wimpy! I'm sure I'd be the same... but I am sadly living in -20 degree weather currently (celcius).
A.Co @ A.Co est. 1984
www i love chicago so much! I'm flying in there tomorrow! enjoy your warmth :)
i haven't been to chi-town in years!
So glad you had a good trip, I love Chicago . . . you def got a taste of the best we have to offer. Sorry I wasn't here when you visited . . . miss ya lots!
You got some great nighttime shots, Val! And that mud pie looks too good!
Glad you had a wonderful trip!! Come back soon :)
Aww, I LOVE that big blue christmas tree! So pretty! And that pizzzza... delish!
Looks like you had an amazing trip! That pizza and mud pie are insane! :)
sooo jealous! my sis and mom are leaving for their Chicago Christmas trip without me tomorrow....but that's ok, I'll just stay here and snuggle with baby girl. You are looking super cute as always :)
Beautiful pictures!! Glad you enjoyed yourselves :)
And that pizza...OH.EM.GEE.
Looks like you had a cold weekend too! I was happy to come back to our Cali weather as well. We are so lucky to live in this state, but visiting the cold is always fun.
xo M
I love your coat!
What a great time in the Windy City! I'd like to check it out in some warmer weather!
I'm glad you enjoyed "my" city! It is SO DARN COLD here right now!
I'd love to live in CA. :-)
awwww looks so fun!
How lovely, looks like you had fun and it is nice to come home to CA after being cold. Pretty pretty lights.
Aw, loved you pics!
I love Chicago this time of year! Not the cold, but the Christmas Decor!
Isn't Gino's East so yummy!
I think Jeremy and I are going to be there for New Years!
Your so lucky to live in 70 degree weather!
Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!
xo
gi gi
Trip looked wonderful Val! Such a magical winter wonderland. Didn't get time to make it to Chicago during my trip last year, but it's on the agenda for the next trip!
XO
that pizza and that dessert looked AMAZING
Chicago is definitely on my MUST-VISIT list. If for nothing else- for the FOOOOOD!!
I'm glad you had fun... what a perfect getaway before the holidays (and some nice "real winter" weather:)... I'm a wimp too.
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