tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post6154372361724955324..comments2024-03-10T18:21:14.279-07:00Comments on COMFY HOUSE: exploring a chicago neighborhoodMelaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-16550034670427755012018-07-25T16:08:10.192-07:002018-07-25T16:08:10.192-07:00Loved reading this post, and seeing Chicago along ...Loved reading this post, and seeing Chicago along with you. It is on my bucket list. I like to visit big cities, and the location by the lake sounds amazing.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09147413132595250490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-10188725454525802482018-07-21T08:59:57.554-07:002018-07-21T08:59:57.554-07:00Hi Melanie, nice to meet you, wow this looks like ...Hi Melanie, nice to meet you, wow this looks like my kind of place love just looking at old structures and the food wow looks splendid. Thanks for sharing your day of fun Lisa@ Sweet Tea N' Salty AirSweet Tea N ' Salty Airhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04976096133975594473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-68461871464463790122018-07-21T07:05:48.857-07:002018-07-21T07:05:48.857-07:00That looks like fun! Sometimes you just have to ju...That looks like fun! Sometimes you just have to jump in and say what the heck. I feel that way about NYC. Live super close, rarely go. Traffic is a nightmare, but this summer we've been several times. I just turn on the tunes, expect the bottlenecking and go with it. And it's been a blast...Have a great time next week!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-49846654365937119992018-07-21T06:52:36.967-07:002018-07-21T06:52:36.967-07:00Looks like a perfect day. I'm not a fan of tr...Looks like a perfect day. I'm not a fan of traffic either and avoid it as much as I can, but it sure is fun to explore. Tammy@T's Daily Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474928708908027789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-72916294575259633992018-07-20T22:59:29.146-07:002018-07-20T22:59:29.146-07:00I love days like this, and like you, book stores d...I love days like this, and like you, book stores draw me in. The restaurant sounds like it was great, too. I bet a lot of people go there for the bean dip. I mentioned Abby just moved back to the Southside from Wicker Park. We visited often and ate in so many great places. There was a tiny place which you could barely squeeze into and order empanadas to go. The line of people went out the door. Once I tasted one I knew why. She would bring us a greasy bagful when she came south. I'm glad to have her close by again but I'll miss those empanadas! <br /><br />I hope Brian has a great birthday. Check into River North. Great area with a great vibe for young, middle or old ones!! ;-D<br /><br />Jane xBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-28750931080367167072018-07-20T18:51:01.761-07:002018-07-20T18:51:01.761-07:00Burnt Toast Makes You Sing Good! I recently read i...Burnt Toast Makes You Sing Good! I recently read it and am working my way through the recipes. Another example of our shared taste in books, Melanie, especially when it comes to food memoirs.<br /><br />I would have been like a kid in a candy store with you at Myopic books! I smiled to read Kris' comment above about her daughter wanting to be married in a bookstore--I love that idea!<br /><br />I agree that your posts on your and Brian's excursions are always so interesting, Melanie. They make me wish I were tagging along, just out of sight so that you two would still be on your "date" but where I would find all the cool places you stop at. And I could not go wrong ordering exactly what you order because it always looks so wonderful. <br /><br />So well done, Melanie!Dewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-30057523558570343322018-07-20T15:00:33.474-07:002018-07-20T15:00:33.474-07:00What a great day. So glad you went into the city....What a great day. So glad you went into the city. I will have to take my daughter that is in love with books to that book store. When she gets married some day she wants to get married in a library!!! Looks like a great exploring day for you.<br />xoxo<br />KrisJunkchiccottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312068546640480844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-49083792683118463292018-07-20T14:06:27.141-07:002018-07-20T14:06:27.141-07:00I so enjoyed sharing your trip to the big city Mel...I so enjoyed sharing your trip to the big city Mel. Love those type of bookshops, you made some good purchases I believe, and that food looked and sounded awesome!<br /><br />Hope next time is as much fun.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-66260539342310312942018-07-20T13:23:40.477-07:002018-07-20T13:23:40.477-07:00What a great time you had and that food looks deli...What a great time you had and that food looks delicious!!!<br /><br />Have fun next week to celebrate Brian's birthday.<br /><br />FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-32726109890503655282018-07-20T12:53:21.425-07:002018-07-20T12:53:21.425-07:00You two have such fun excursions. I've never b...You two have such fun excursions. I've never been to Chicago, would like to go some day. Love the book store you found and enjoyed all the photos. And that food! Looked delicious.<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-57250504862720337502018-07-20T08:39:22.487-07:002018-07-20T08:39:22.487-07:00What a fun day! I understand about the traffic. ...What a fun day! I understand about the traffic. I live about and hour from Atlanta and just never go there. But I should explore some of the sights and museums. That food looks amazing. Yummy and interesting. So glad you went into the city!! Linda @ A La Cartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356471099319932835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-85091320406829224582018-07-20T08:20:37.661-07:002018-07-20T08:20:37.661-07:00Melanie, I love this post and I know that I've...Melanie, I love this post and I know that I've said it before, but I love how you and Brian explore your area. If I were visiting Chicago I would be calling you for information on what to see, and where to eat. Everyone knows the hot spots, I'm been to the museums and Navy Pier, but the two of you know the special little crooks and crannies of the city. The places to go where the people who live there actually go and enjoy. That is one of the things that I love about blogging is that people share the real life experiences of their areas, not the touristy traps. Thank you for this great tour . . . it was delightful.<br />Connie :) Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.com