The Taste of Wrigley

      On the 13th, I went to the world's largest outdoor food festival hosted on Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Millions of people arrive by train, bus, Metra, subway, cab, and bike to participate and partake in "The Taste". This festival began in the 80s, for the purpose of showcasing the diversity of Chicago's dining community. Since its inception, the festival has grown exponentially in size and popularity! A foodie's paradise!!

        Local Chicagoan restaurants each have a booth, serving unique fare in full portions or tastes! The currency for acquiring these delicious treats is tickets --making me feel like a child at an arcade running around to get prizes!! Noteable edibles that I sampled: Brazilian feijoda, fried alligator, a huge hunk of watermelon ($1 equiv), acai bowl, elote, and tomato barley salad! The grounds are crowded with people, each ravenous to try the next big thing, tickets clenched in tight fists, and sample cups littering the ground. The whole festival is very raw and exciting --definitely a unique and delicious experience!!

Buckingham Fountain
Chicago is a beeaaautiful city!!

My UCD friends and Taste companions, Evan and Aaron

Our version of Flat Stanley!
The photo is a UCD friend, Flatt Matt, who we wish was with us for the fun!

           After The Taste, Evan, Aaron, and I scored free tickets to the Cubs vs. Braves game at Wrigley Field from another UCD friend, Rachel!!

       Wrigley is known for its ivy-covered brick outfield wall, the non-electric, hand-turned scoreboard, the winds off of Lake Michigan, and the iconic red marquee over the main entrance to Wrigleyville. The Cubs lost, 7-10, but it was a beautiful day and a great experience!!

Rachel, the Cubs, and our Flat Stanley
Thanks again for the tickets!!