FriYAY. Who is ready for an exciting weekend?! I know I am. I can’t stop thinking about last weekend’s gorgeous weather and hoping it stays the same with Lollapalooza finally here. That being said, after a long work week, I always try and encourage myself to stay active on the weekends and embrace city life in the summertime. And when I say active I mean brunch with friends, walk down Michigan Avenue, get a run in here and there, and really appreciate life in general. At the moment, I have two different lists: one of places I have been to and would recommend to others AND a list of places I want to go to before the summer ends. Once you check out my list below, you can tell me if I am being a little too ambitious or not.
Meghan (of Lincoln Park Minute) and I had such a fun brunch and photo shoot last weekend, I had to share some pictures from our adventures. Life is so much better when you have friends who share similar passions as you. They just get you: the good the bad and the ugly.
A huge shout out to Natalia Wajda Photography for getting these shots. You go girl.
Skirt: Similar HERE
Shoes: Similar HERE
Sunnies: Another QUAY fave HERE
My personal recommendations to check out before the summer ends in the city:
Cochon Valant – Brunch. You will want to try everything on the menu, I promise.
Drum Bar – Cocktails. Go on Saturdays from 4-5PM. Live music.
The Cabana Club at The Robey – Rooftop bar in Wicker. Cool vibe and you can hang byt he pool with killer views of the city.
Fat Baby Tacos – I had to throw this one in the mix. Get the burrito and a side of rice. Girl scout’s promise. River north.
Noyane – Rooftop bar in the Conrad. Asian flare food and cocktails are equally divine.
Where I want to go before the summer ends:
Yuzu Sushi Chicago – This artistic sushi restaurant is oh so Insta worthy with so many colors.
Oromo Cafe Chicago – Cute little coffee shop in Lincoln Square.
Park and Field – Can’t believe I still haven’t been (shame on me) but planning on going soon!
The Lunatic, The Lover and the Poet – Cozy dark wooden space for wine. All about that ambiance.
Where am I missing? Get outside when you can and enjoy these last few days of summer time Chi <3. Make sure to check out my favorite brunch spots in previous post!
XO.
Lex
Dannie
These are some awesome recs as well as places you want to hit up. Looks like I have a list for the second half of the year! Loving these photos, too. You’re stunning.
xoxo,
Dannie
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