NEXTonSCENE Chicago!

Jaclyn Zukerman
May 22, 2017
3 min read

Well this past weekend was just a fabulous first time experience in Chicago!!

From Left to Right ( Bryan Fucarile, JZ & Andrew Delory)

We started off our vacation at Lou Malnati's off Michigan Avenue to get some authentic DEEP DISH PIZZA!! Let me tell you people it is WORTH coming off your dairy and gluten free diet to have some of THIS!

We then went to Michigan Avenue which looks identical to 5th ave in NYC. Gorgeous shops and a MAJOR 8 FLOOR MACYS SUPER STORE!!!

Following shopping for a new pair of stellar sunglasses, we then went to the GORGEOUS London House Rooftop and had some tasty cocktails with views of the city you just can't even explain the gorgeousness (is that even a word?!...it is NOW.)

Following the London House we went back to our fabulous hotel in the heart of the city at the Wyndham Grand Riverfront across the river from the Trump Hotel.

Our hotel room and staff were so accommodating. The beds were by far one of the best we have ever slept in on a vacation! They even offered us a complimentary late check out which was even more of a reason to go back, no one likes to leave early if they don't have to right?!

Following checking in to the hotel we relaxed for a bit, checked out the gym and then went to Giuliana & Bill Rancic's restaurant RPM Italian. (bel0w)

RPM had some fabulous dishes from homemade focaccia bread to a la carte, halibut and chicken parm to name a few!

You can tell all their food was made was with love. They also had great sides from broccolini, pastas with homemade sauces and so much more! Our waiter David was the man and was super fabulous as well!

Following RPM we checked out a few night life hot spots (our first fun spot was The Wit Hotel Rooftop) Miss DJ Meg on Saturday night was mixing so many 80s- 2000 jams it was great for all demographics!

Saturday day started out at the Chicago Cubs game vs. Milwaukee. It was pretty crappy out for weather, but we sucked it up and rocked out at the cubs game for the first 5 innings until the rain delay.

Despite the weather we got some great pictures as you can see above! We started the game at Murphys Bleacher Bar and then at Sports Corner. Following some day drinking we then headed in to watch the game. Thank goodness for the amazing cubs blanket it really saved the day...

After the rain delay we headed to the HVAC bar on Clark street. Was super cute spot to grab pub food before heading back to the hotel before a fabulous night out!

Following recuperating from the day, we got ready for Gibson's Steakhouse! What a special treat this spot was!! Not only is it a regular celebrity hot spot BUT John Stamos was sitting 3 tables over from us!!

One of the unique things I really loved about Gibson's was that they had their own USDA grade of steak! Who has ever had that?! Highly recommend the Filet and Sirloin!

We weren't trying to creep on John Stamos but how could you NOT?! He is still gorgeous even in his 50's! It was his girlfriend Caitlin's birthday so was super cute to see their family celebrating!

It was also Andrew's Birthday (it seemed like it was a major birthday spot) so you can totally see above the HUUUUGE Macadamian nut ice cream cake. If you go there, that is a MUST have!!

Our last day we did a TON of sightseeing!! We finally got the see the talk of Chicago, THE BEAN!

We then checked out The Navy Pier and went on the Ferris Wheel to see the whole view of the gorgeous city!!

Followed by the Ferris Wheel, we went to go check out anothertalk of the town.... Garrett's Popcorn!! It was friggen AMAZING for all you popcorn lovers out there highly recommend getting the Garrett Mix, caramel corn and cheddar cheese flavors!!

Before our way home we had to stop at the Blackhawks store to make the trip complete, I think we did good for 3 full days. For a mix of weather conditions we made it work :) We highly recommend the city for a fun weekend getaway!