>>>>How was the trip? Did you get your Beef/Chicago Pizza fix?
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>>>Terrific! After arriving Friday, went almost immediately to the Portillo's in Vernon (or Vermin depending on your POV) Hills. Then for dinner went to Bill's pizza. A cookout Saturday night, then on Sunday the Parthenon Restaurant in Chicago. I must admit however, that I had a steak. I never get a good piece prime beef when I go up there, and, while it was a tough call, the thought was too much. Monday, it was Capt'n Nemo's in Rogers Park.
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>>Sounds great! Boy, I live here and don't eat that good. I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving as I get to take AmTrak to Staples, MN. I love train travel, it's so relaxing. The only bad part is arriving at 1:30AM, but that's not too bad.
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>My wife and I took a train to San Francisco from Chicago for our honeymoon. Terrific trip. We've decided that any further trips to Chicago will be by air. IOW, no more driving.

I've only been able to take AmTrak to Staples so far. :( The SanFran (Zepher?) train is on my list. So is the one to New Orleans, I've heard the scenery is just gorgeous. Isn't there one to Atlanta? Or do you have to go via DC or NYC? I haven't checked that out. (yet)