Glazed and Infused - Maple Bacon Long John, Grapefruit Glazed, and Cajeta Mexican Fried Ice Cream
We didn't plan on going out to Navy Pier, but we were so close we decided to check it out. It is under construction, and the plans look amazing. There was a small amusement park and a few restaurants open, but the highlight for us was the SeaDog Extreme Thrill Ride. Think of it as a roller coaster on water. It was a great rush! You do get wet on the ride. It is the captain's job to make sure of it, but if you sit at the front you will not get quite as wet as everyone else.
Lunch at Giordano's was next. Of course you have to have some deep dish pizza when you go to Chicago. Giordano's was highly recommended and it lived up to its reputation. We tried both the extra thin crust and the deep dish. We were miserably full for the rest of the afternoon.
Magnificent Mile was up next. Time for a little shopping. Under Armour and H&M were our personal favorites.
If you want a great view of the city, skip the long lines at Willis (Sears) Tower and head to the Signature Lounge on the 96th floor of the John Hancock Center. We got there around 4:30 and it seemed to be perfect timing. We did not even have to wait for a seat. With windows all the way around (including one entire wall of the women's restroom), you can take in views of the city and the lake.
We finished our evening with dinner at Mercadito, recommended to us by the staff at our hotel. It is a very loud, and vibrant place. Mercadito has several variations of guacamole and salsa. I could have made a meal out of appetizers, but we chose two of each and shared the brocheta plate. We were not disappointed.
Our night ended at Howl at the Moon, a piano bar. It was fun, but Pete's in Fort Worth and Austin have them beat.
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