small town girl in the big city day two: you make me want to howl at the moon

Last night was another great night. Again, I went to two places I had never been which were both quite an experience. We started out by eating at Ed Debevics. (Thank you to those who left suggestions on Rach's facebook for the place.) Now that was a hoot! They do slightly prepare you for a very different eating experience in the beginning by asking you if you had ever been there. When you reply, no, they continue to tell you that they are rude and like it that way. Oh man, the waiters say extremely sarcastic things to you, and even yell at you. I just thought it was the funniest thing ever. I laughed every time they said or yelled anything at anyone. I just thought to myself, how great would it have been if Hardee's had been this way when I worked there. I would have never complained about work if I could have worked here. They get to wear really funky cloths, too. At one point our waitress, Major Pain, told Rach to "slow down on that soup, girl, MAN!" Lol! And told the people behind us they were WAY TOO NEEDY! Got to love it.

Next we went to Howl at the Moon. Rach has wanted to take me here for years now. She has talked about what a neat experience it is. She is absolutely correct! I had never been to a piano bar before and it was just great! I can't believe the talent in the people working there. They play the piano like none other, with no music in front of them, on request by people at the bar, and sing the song too. And to top it all off, they switch around the entire night to other instruments like drum, base guitar, etc. One of the guys who was playing I just couldn't take my eyes off of. Well, yes, he was very attractive, but every thing he played, he just had such enthusiasm and fun while he did it. And he was GOOD at playing that piano. Man, was he good. Other than watching the gorgeous man playing the piano, there were others in the band that were so entertaining. They played with enthusiasm and humor. It was just great. Everyone in the bar was singing along to every song. I loved it. I want to go back with a group of friends! SO anyone who is interested in taking the train up here for a couple nights, Let's GO! I want to come back to Howl at the Moon with you!

We walked back to the hotel last night. It was such a gorgeous night! The city is so beautiful! It was almost unreal walking around all these huge buildings. I have seen this stuff in movies, so it was just crazy to see it in person. I keep thinking about the movie My Best Friend's Wedding. There were so many scenes outside Chicago where you got to see alot of these sights.

I am up and it doesn't seem to be raining today. I am going to get ready and head out and about. I am going to meet Rach for lunch. Tonight we plan on eating at Bubba Gump Shrimp. I am really excited about this! Then we are going to see what is happening on Navy Pier. They have fire works and boat tours. Sounds like another fun evening!