There it is:

Here's mine that I preordered:

And:

Then:

This is what it looked like on the ground from Montrose and the lake over those 10 minutes:

Only for bath time-- so every couple of months.

Archer wants us to come out and play with him:

Pretty stunning view from the North Avenue bridge this morning. Love this city.

Google is finally tearing down that eyesore, the James R. Thompson building in Chicago.

Just take a look at this wall of Bordier butter:

Had a fantastic lunch at Le George. The vegetarian tasting included this take on arancini. Tomato "tartar" over square rice cakes-- just awesome:

Watermelon Margaritas! 3 parts watermelon juice 1 part each: tequila, cointreau, and lime juice

They say the crowd is 50,000 people strong on their way to downtown Chicago for the May Day march protest. #protest #mayday #march

That fourth connections was a little lame today:

I'm safe from relegation. Whew! Another tough league.

Just for proof:

Nina-- I highly recommend these Chef & Sommelier glasses-- kinda in between those two: only $7.30 a piece at the Webstaurant store.

So I receive your email teaser and read that Richard Rorty is mentioned. I assume it has to be this quote you expand upon: I will have to listen. Thank you!

Lasagna verde. Inspired by the Carbone dish with pesto and Parmesan besciamella. #cook #dinner #homemade #homecook #scratch

We made some rotolo from scratch yesterday. And although its appearance leaves much to be desired, it tasted great. Not too bad for our third time making homemade pasta:

I sure a worldly red panda such as yourself Darth knows this, but true Chicago Pizza is Tavern Style, with a very thin crust. That Deep dish shit is for the tourists.

Welp, I guess I have to search up what he said las night.

Well, no time like the present to give it a go. With Maitre d'Hotel style as an additional treat.

Good luck!

Good Morning:

And now back up the stairs:

The view of the trail from Flammand's:

And more: