To Be or Not To Be a Foodie . . .

Chicago is a great place to live if you like dining out.  I am sure you are thinking, "yeah, tell me something I don't know."  Well, sometimes you have to state the obvious.  But seriously, there are so many options that a person is easily overwhelmed when faced with the duty of planning a birthday dinner.  Recently, my husband had exactly that responsibility (yes, I am one year older).  He surprised me with dinner at Charlie Trotter's.  The basis of his decision?  Charlie Trotter's is closing after 25 years of providing foodies with food.

Charlie Trotter's is located on Armitage (a great shopping street) in Lincoln Park.  From the moment that we arrived, we were treated like superstars.  The dinner was amazing.  It was more than amazing, it was an experience.  I can understand how people look forward to these food experiences - even going as far as to travel long distances to dine at these restaurants.  Personally, I find food to only be part of a travel experience, not THE experience.  I don't know how one becomes a "foodie," but I don't think it is for me.  However, that does not mean that I won't be framing my personalized Charlie Trotter's menu.  :)