Hey, lovelies! Did you have a good week? Are you staying warm and healthy despite all the snow that seems to be blanketing the northern hemisphere? I’ve been working my ass off, as usual, but I’m stoked to be taking a trip next weekend.
Yes, you heard it right here, Amanda Lee is going on the road. The Minor Leagues have a brief midwest tour planned, including two stops in Chicago. So this week I’ll be working extra hours, packing a lot, planning for a dog sitter, and forward-posting so I can enjoy the road time to the max.
So here’s what I want to know from you.
Have you been to Chicago? What kinds of things should I do/see/visit/buy there?
My dad’s family is from right outside Chicago, so I’ve visited a ton. But I’m always up for new perspectives and experiences. Specifically, I want to know what thrift stores/handmade goods shops/yarn shops/Thai restaurants are awesome.
Also, part 2:
Are you in or around Chicago? Would you like to come see my band?
Let me know, and I’ll get you the details later.
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Lauren says:
Feb 16, 2010
My favorite Thai restaurant in Chicago is called Star of Siam and it is in the River North area on Illinois St. A girl I work with spent a couple years in Thailand and her fav is in Lakeview and is called Pho Thai – it is on Lincoln Ave.
There are soooooo many good thrift stores here, it is ridiculous. One of my favorites is called the Brown Elephant and it is located in Boystown/Lakeview. All proceeds are donated to charity. If you go there, just walk up and down Halsted and Clark Street and you will run into a bunch. White Elephant (also on Halsted, but in Lincoln Park) is another, whose proceeds also go to charity. It is more crowded and a tad pricier, but still worth a visit. Bucktown and Wicker Park are also loaded with them but I don’t get over there much.
I don’t knit, but Loopy Yarns in South Loop is one I always pass by. It’s located right off Dearborn St on Printers Row, so there are some cool little book shops and a lot of history if you make it there. It is one of my favorite streets in Chicago.