I’ve not been to Chicago…well except for a ridiculously quick drive by Wrigley stadium, running late on the way to a 🎶gig in Lansing, MI. (We forgot to factor in time change!) You’ve whetted my appetite for the city and myriad ways of deep dish pizza!
What a fun start to your adventure! The food looks amazing and it looks like you got lucky with the weather. How fun to meet Jolene in person. My dad’s family is from Chicago so it has a special place in my heart.
Wonderful to hear about your travels and I loved the beautiful architecture and of course the descriptions of all that yummy food. You are making me hungry.
Thanks, Amie! I have a sentimental attachment to Boston too, having spent my college years near there! I’d love to go back to visit. More “kicks on Rt. 66 coming” soon—now in the rain!
Thanks for this wonderful tour of Chicago, my favorite U.S. city. My husband and I used to go there often when we lived in Detroit. But it’s been too long last visit. Hoping to make it this year, if only to visit Jolene!
Hey, I dig your postcard from the city of the big shoulders: the pictures, the words, the food. I felt as if I were there with you. Such a cool piece. Thank you.
And then, by chance, you included the photo of @Jolene Handy’s semolina gnocchi: a culinary coincidence as I had been talking about the gnocchi all’s Romana my mother used to make with @Portia on her Substack about italian food.
I can’t attach a Chicago photo to a reply, but might put one up on Notes.
What an exciting beginning for a long road trip. .Glad you got to see Chicago at its best time of year Jolene must be the highlight of Chicago. Safe travels!!
Thanks, Evelyn! It was, and we lucked out on the weather there. It has gotten warmer (and rainier!) as we've headed south. Jolene was definitely the belle of Chicago!😉 We've got many more miles--and a lot more photos, videos and posts to go--before we reach the end of the road!
What a fun start to your big adventure! I've never been in Chicago, but I hope to see it some day. Curiously, a lot of Austrians that I met while living in Vienna HAVE visited it and really liked it.
It’s such a wonderful place, Clarice—SO much to see and do. We just scratched the surface. It’s fun to be a tourist in your own country. I hope you get a chance to visit one day—and I’d like to go back. Thanks so much for the comment.
Ruth it was such a joy to see you and Jeff here in Chicago! Thank you so much for highlighting our visit, looking forward to another visit very soon! Love from me and, of course, Tillie the Cat! 🐱 ❤️
Love to you and to Tillie the Cat too! It was such a great pleasure to spend time with you at Torchio and have a chance to visit your home. One day I hope to return the favor should you ever find yourself in L.A.! The view can’t match yours, but the beach is just a mile down the road. 😘
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I’ve not been to Chicago…well except for a ridiculously quick drive by Wrigley stadium, running late on the way to a 🎶gig in Lansing, MI. (We forgot to factor in time change!) You’ve whetted my appetite for the city and myriad ways of deep dish pizza!
What a fun start to your adventure! The food looks amazing and it looks like you got lucky with the weather. How fun to meet Jolene in person. My dad’s family is from Chicago so it has a special place in my heart.
Wonderful to hear about your travels and I loved the beautiful architecture and of course the descriptions of all that yummy food. You are making me hungry.
Thanks, Marg!
Chicago’s my favorite city (after Boston, of course)! You two have so much fun together!
Thanks, Amie! I have a sentimental attachment to Boston too, having spent my college years near there! I’d love to go back to visit. More “kicks on Rt. 66 coming” soon—now in the rain!
Ruth, what a great post this is. Food culture, architecture, vintage kitchens and baking nostalgia ... a home run!
Thanks so much, Moira! Chicago is the inspiration!🤗
Great to see you and Jolene together in one of our favourite cities. With you in spirit on the 'Mother Road'!
Thanks so much! It’s great to have you along!🤗
Beautiful photos and enticing food descriptions!! How nice that you met Jolene in person. Thank you for sharing, Ruth.
Thanks, Vicki! ‘Twas great fun!😊
Thanks for this wonderful tour of Chicago, my favorite U.S. city. My husband and I used to go there often when we lived in Detroit. But it’s been too long last visit. Hoping to make it this year, if only to visit Jolene!
Oh you should visit again, Domenica! I think Chicago may now be my favorite city—and Jolene is really the best host and guide ever!
Hey, I dig your postcard from the city of the big shoulders: the pictures, the words, the food. I felt as if I were there with you. Such a cool piece. Thank you.
And then, by chance, you included the photo of @Jolene Handy’s semolina gnocchi: a culinary coincidence as I had been talking about the gnocchi all’s Romana my mother used to make with @Portia on her Substack about italian food.
I can’t attach a Chicago photo to a reply, but might put one up on Notes.
More postcards…please.
Thanks for your comment, Nicolas! That gnocchi was really terrific! More postcards will be coming soon from the route. Stay tuned.
Sounds like a great start to your latest adventure. How did you find time to write with the schedule you're on?
Not easily—lots of negotiation with your son!😉
And now you have the Elvis bed!!!
What an exciting beginning for a long road trip. .Glad you got to see Chicago at its best time of year Jolene must be the highlight of Chicago. Safe travels!!
Thanks, Evelyn! It was, and we lucked out on the weather there. It has gotten warmer (and rainier!) as we've headed south. Jolene was definitely the belle of Chicago!😉 We've got many more miles--and a lot more photos, videos and posts to go--before we reach the end of the road!
Campy and looks like you know how to have fun!
Yes, quite campy—especially the endless array of ‘50s memorabilia along the way! Thanks for the comment, Ellen.
What a fun start to your big adventure! I've never been in Chicago, but I hope to see it some day. Curiously, a lot of Austrians that I met while living in Vienna HAVE visited it and really liked it.
It’s such a wonderful place, Clarice—SO much to see and do. We just scratched the surface. It’s fun to be a tourist in your own country. I hope you get a chance to visit one day—and I’d like to go back. Thanks so much for the comment.
Ruth it was such a joy to see you and Jeff here in Chicago! Thank you so much for highlighting our visit, looking forward to another visit very soon! Love from me and, of course, Tillie the Cat! 🐱 ❤️
Love to you and to Tillie the Cat too! It was such a great pleasure to spend time with you at Torchio and have a chance to visit your home. One day I hope to return the favor should you ever find yourself in L.A.! The view can’t match yours, but the beach is just a mile down the road. 😘
Good writeup!