Chicago: Bengtson Pumpkin Farm

A yearly tradition of ours is picture taking at a pumpkin farm. This year was special as we were in Chicago. So we hit the closest one. And it was grand. (I still don't know how to pronounce their name.)




Pumpkin Patch:











Pumpkin Train ride:


SeeThrough Band:


Petting Zoo:



Pony Rides:


Flying Frogs and Honey Pots:



The Pumpkin Chucker along the side of the road while we went on the hayride. This tractor was huge and was pulling 100+ riders!!!



They had a haunted house too. Lost grandma in it. (This isn't the actual house)





Super Slide:


Corn Jumping Pit:

Triple D in Chicago: Nana Organics

The revisit! Nana Organics. Apparently, the breakfast menu is the one to try. Next time.

Anthony's/Lina's Guy's special... Po Boy sandwich:
"Grilled laughing bird shrimp and fried oyster po' boy: cajun mayo, giardiniera, arugula, duck fat-roasted potatoes"

YUMM!

Tonee's Pork Shoulder:
"Wood-smoked pork shoulder: Poblano-chedder grits, bacon-braised greens, peach marmalade, natural jus"

SO SO GOOD! YUMMM!!!

Sephie's Chicken Fingers:
Great deal @ $5!

Happy Birthday, Ant!

Chicago Foods: Pizano's & Wow Bao

PIZANO'S PIZZA




Stormin' Norman Van Lier's Burger (Half of it anyways).
"A freshly handmade 1/2 lbs burger"

Chicken Wings Wiggy's Way.
"Bottoms Up wings with a twist. Add our tangy, mouth-watering BBQ sauce and tempt your taste buds withthis sweet new way to enjoy an old favorite. Served with ranch dip."



WOW BAO



Fro-yo with Promegranate Hibiscus .. SO GOOD!!

Terriaki Chicken Bao... SO YUMMY!

Chicago: Michigan Ave

Millenium Park:


The Bean:






The Hershey's Store:


The American Girl Store:



Lego Store:

Chicago foods: Ricobene's!

Grew up eating Rico's since they were simply a hole in the wall. Literally. Their store front was just a little nook on the side of the building, serving their breaded steaks off the streets. One of my most fondest memories of Rico's was when I was around 7 years old, with only a dollar in my pocket, (Not enough to actually get a whole steak). "Rico" was willing to sell me just the bread dipped in his famous sauce. So awesome. So good! I lost my tooth in the first bite. Only realizing the missing tooth after finishing the entire bread.

Now, Ricobene's a citywide chain.


Chicken Vesuvio:

My favorite.. Italian Breaded Steak!

Chicago: Married...with Child(ren)

Triple D in Chicago: Smoque BBQ

When it comes to BBQ Ribs, I hold Barnelli Ribs as my gold standard. It's cheap, fast, tender meat that falls off the bone, with great BBQ sauce. After a visit to Smoque, I think I've found an equal! YUM!!!



We ordered 1 full slab of Baby Back ribs, 1 full slab of St. Louis ribs, and one Pulled Pork sandwich. Each comes with 2 sides. (we got fries, mac and cheese, peach cobbler, coleslaws) ALL YUMM!!!