My Top 5 Obsessions This Week

Greetings to all my semi constant readers . I just had an exciting week in Chicago and it was a perfect one. So this is my love letter to Chicago in the tradition of our beloved Ferris Bueller .



1) I went to the beautiful Wrigley Field for a day game which is a favorite thing of mine.The history, the beer , the hot dogs and baseball. In the summer!!! The Cubbies and the Rockies. It was a close game and the Cubs lost but they will win another time and it is A joy just to experience it.

2) Andersonville Midsommarfest is the first street fair in Chicago heralding the beginning days of summer. Based on Andersonville's Swedish heritage it is one of the most diverse street fairs with lots of traditional Swedish fare and crafts as well as a celebration of it's gay neighbors.

3) Au Cheval Diner is hands down the best burger I have ever had. Located on Randolph Street this little high end diner serves up a mouthwatering cheeseburger cooked to perfection where all the ingredients melt in your mouth . I had mine with candied bacon and it was sublime.

4) Spamilton An American Parody from the writer/creator of Forbidden Broadway is hilarious. It spoofs everyone and even the stars who try to get comp tickets to Hamilton. The cast is terrific with shoutouts to Donterro Johnson, Michelle Lauto and Adam Lasalle. The King George number was a treat renamed Straight is Back and the Schuyler Sisters number with puppets was genius.

5) River Roast is a great summer treat. Located on the newly renovated River Walk on the banks of the Chicago River in the historic Reid Murdoch building. The must have is the whole roasted chicken which arrives upright on a custom cast iron skillet surrounded by crispy fried roasted potatoes. Carved tableside and served with a nice Bottle Rose. And that fantastic view!!!