Mar 13, 2011

The AIsle Seat: College visit a great excuse to explore

Typical Filipino breakfast

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Margaux in front of the Bond Chapel at the University of Chicago
Harper Memorial Library at UC
Chapel corridor at UC
Bond Chapel
Kimchi fries at Del Seoul
Renaissance Hotel Chicago front desk
The Roof at The Wit hotel
Aja at Hotel Dana
The Bar at the Peninsula Chicago
Bin 36 Wine Bar
Pig's Feet Cakes at The Purple Pig
Octopus at The Purple Pig
Steamed Mussels at The Purple Pig
Menu Board at Uncle Mike's Place
It took Uncle Mike's Place owner Lucy Serrano Gradjewski 17 years to finally add
her Filipino breakfasts on the menu. 


4 comments:

Diane said...

I miss my Lola's Filipino food! Until I can perfect my own adobo &lumpia it looks like I need to grab some Filipino breakfast next time I'm in Chicago! Yummm!

My Hotel Life said...

Diane, Uncle Mike's Place is a true gem for Pinoy food. hey, your blog is nice. Congrats!

Diane said...

Thank you! I enjoy your blog &column in the Press - time for another foodie trip to Chitown.

woman said...

What magnificent photos. That looks really lovely. Thanks for sharing some of the culinary delights!