Words for Wednesday

Looong day at work. On the bright side, it's not 1920 and I'll be headed home for a glass of wine...

Sunday brunch @ angelina

Just in time for the weekend -- I've got a must try brunch (and dinner) place to share. When I used to a live a little further north on Pine Grove, I discovered an awesome Italian restaurant, Angelina.

It's since become one of my go to places for bringing family (Sister and Pops are both big fans) for dinner. The food is unbeatable and will leave you happily full. It's a cozy spot that would be great for a date too. And, because who doesn't love a good deal? They offer a prix fixe meal on Tuesday nights and 25% off your bill on Wednesday for neighborhood (Lakeview) residents. Love it. Oh and the prix fixe deal? Tried that once with my Pops, so good, but you need to come hungry. Something that is unfortunately, never a problem for me. $27 each and you get to pick any 3 courses off the menu. Appetizer, main and dessert, no small portions or limited menu baloney.

*picture from angelinaristorante.com


Alright, now you know the dinner is delicious. But the best part? Brunch! On Saturday and Sundays Angelina offers a $20 unlimited champagne brunch. Get the bellini, yum! Or excuse me, should I say get many bellinis (hello, unlimited) and clear your schedule for the rest of the day. You are going to want to sip and eat and sip some more... And its not just the drinks that are worthwhile, they deliver on the food too. The Tuscany Frittata will not let you down.

Pictures from a brunch venture with the girls on that 90 degree Sunday a few weeks ago...

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ANGELINA RISTORANTE
3561 North Broadway
Chicago 60657

blooms: garden fresh peony

I was home this past weekend in lovely Michigan. I always stay with my sister when I'm home because before I moved to Chicago I lived with her right out of college so my old room is now her guest room! I feel right at home :) When I got in from the drive on Friday afternoon she had this waiting for me in my room.

SO gorgeous! Her Peonies are in full bloom outside. I so want to plant peonies in my yard in the city. Sigh. Maybe in the fall. But for the time being I can enjoy these photos I snapped!

coming soon . . . Michaels!

Awhile back the Linens and Things near my place closed when they all went out of business. I have been waiting and waiting to see what they were going to put in to take it's place -- was probably a little too excited to learn it's a Michaels! It's not that I even love, love Michaels, but to have one right in walking distance from me?! This is great!

Real pretty picture I took, huh?

It's in the shopping center on Clark and Halsted. The one with DSW and Marshall's. I'm happy to think that when I need things for a project, picture frames, cheap gift wrapping supplies or silk flowers (haha, JK on the silk flowers note) I can head over to Michaels! Literally a minute walk from my place.

I mean come on, they sell the Martha Stewart crafts! Not to mention that baking section they have if you're in a pinch and need sprinkles or a muffin pan or something.

Not sure when it opens, but I'll keep you updated!

Words for Wednesday

Chicago love.

Picture taken by sister from down by the Chicago river.