Last weekend Chris and I jumped on our bikes and rode downtown to the Taste of Chicago to get in on a little foodie action. We proceeded to taste:
french fries with curry sauce
chorizo empanadas
meatballs
steak tacos
beef perogies
and a good old fashioned Chicago dog for dessert.
And then we went on to bike about 20 miles all over the city in an attempt to work off the 15,000 calories we just ate in one setting. So while the Taste was a good time, I discovered I’m not exactly a huge fan of large eating festivals in 90 degree heat. There was just something about being surrounded by thousands of other hot people, licking their fingers while stuffing their faces that kinda grossed me out. *it’s not judging if it’s true.
All things aside, if you’re still looking to book a vacation this summer come to Chicago. Just look how beautiful this city is, I can’t get over it.
I’ve gotta keep this short and sweet because I’m busy working at a unicorn sales conference all day today. Wish me luck.
Happy Tuesday!
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I love Taste of Chicago!!
There are always way to many things to choose from & not enough tickets! 😛
I totally agree though after you get food you just want to move away from the crowds (esp if it's freaking hot and humid).
Simplyy-Serendipityy,
Hannah
We are leaving Thursday on a road trip and might just get to hit up Chicago. Looks like lots of fun stuff in the area!
I can't believe you put ketchup on your hot dog in Chicago!!! That's like almost bad enough to get you deported, isn't it?? 😉
ugh. empanadas. they were my favorite before i stopped eating meat. chicago does look gorgeous. i'm just not much of a city person. i wish i were, though; i hear they have great food.
I was in Chicago in May…it was cold. I had a beautiful time, already trying to plan another trip there!
Thanks for these images. Perfectly times to hit my screen around lunch time.
Thanks for that
I went to Taste of Chicago like. . . three years ago? And yeah, I felt all sticky too. And so crowded! But now I'm super hungry for a hotdog. Is 7am to early for a hotdog?
How are you alive after all that amazing food?! It's 8:45 Texas time and now I'm starving for French fries. I hope you are happy.
I don't blame you, a food festival in 90 weather sounds uncomfortable.
i was going to diet today, but that ain't happening now.
You are so right there is no better place to be than in Chicago during the summer (the winter is a whole 'nother story). Hands down real Chicago dogs is the number one thing I miss about living in the midwest. Holy yum!
Anything involving food….count me in!
If you ever get the chance to try Duck Fat Fries, DO IT!
Well Chicago looks amazing. It's officially ON THE LIST. I also love that you had chips and curry sauce- I didn't realise that anywhere outside of the UK sold this!! Totally get the food festival thing though- I love them, but I just choose to focus on my own food and ignore the face-stuffers around me. xx
Oh my GYAHHHHHHH. I am drooling into my keyboard.
Now I want chorice, looks like some awesome food
Gah, I don't like you right now for two reasons – #1. I want that food in my belly, and I can't reach through the screen to grab it, so thanks for tempting me. And #2. Had to cancel my summer trip to Chicago, thanks for rubbing it in 🙁 Oh well, enjoy both for the two of us!
I love Chorizo!! All that food looks good but agree watching all that greasy food being eaten would make me sick. Glad you took to the streets to burn off some of those calorie!!!
Those fries look amazing!
xx
Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
I've been in Chicago twice this summer and I'm heading back in a few weeks with a couple other bloggers so I can share my love of the city with them! Chicago in the summertime is perfection!
"it's not judging if it's true" haha!!
I love anything regarding large groups of people eating different foods…the Taste of Chicago sounds like a place I need to be.
XOXO
Being in the heat just zaps my hunger. Also, yes yes yes to curry ANYTHING. Especially fries! There's a place in Dallas (I'll take you if you come!) called The Londoner that has THE BEST curry fries on the planet.
Now I want fries.
xoxo,
gayle | grace for gayle
I'm a #Previvor!
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