Out and About in Chi-town
Chicago is by far the most “American” feeling city I’ve ever been in. It seems when I’m on the east coast everything feels very European influenced, and on the west coast everything feels very Asian influenced, so maybe being smack in the middle of the country makes Chicago feel like the heart of America.
I’ve really been enjoying my time here, soaking up American culture. When I travel anywhere I like to immerse myself in the local culture and just because I’m an American in America, it makes no difference. I’m still interested in discovering the true cultural identity of a place. While at the Art Institute I sought out the American artists, I’m finding great American food, and listening to incredible bands, mostly from the States.
Here are some photos from this week:
Kids discovering pointillism
Statues of lillies, made from car hoods and doors.
Raindrops on Lake Michigan
Fireworks on Navy Pier
An amazing dining experience at Avec. Bitter greens with peaches, manchego, and prosciutto. Dates stuff with spicy shredded pork, wrapped in brown sugar bacon and topped with a roasted pepper and smoked paprika sauce. Red pepper and tomato braised cod with caperberries and pancetta. White Valdeorras (Godello) wine, and a Cote du Rhone red (Cabernet, Grenache and Syrah) from a biodynamic winery.
The Field Museum
The view from the Sears Tower (having a Ferris Bueller moment)
For some reason this photo reminds me of my Grandma Jo
