Fantastically helpful staff who love their tea, and really love talking about their love for tea.
The yearly outdoor book sale is amazing: full of great books at amazing prices...$2 for paperbacks and $3 for hardcovers.
Nice little spot to eat lunch or read a magazine in the middle of one of Chicago's most expensive neighborhoods.
Pop in for a quick bao or two if you're enduring the long weekend wait for the bus to Museum Campus.
Wait times can get a bit long here for weekend dim sum, but if you’re willing to wake up a bit early, there are plenty of tables to be had from opening until the crowds begin to arrive at around 10:30
If the reaction of my 5- and 7-year-old nephews is any indication this is a must stop for kids visiting Shedd.
Make sure to take your photo with this iconic Portland sign. Added bonus: the famous Voodoo Donuts is right across the street!
The sushi burritos (aka makirritos) are fantastic...tasty and filling, yet won't leave you feeling gross on your flight.
As you'd expect from Portland, a market full of great local food vendors, from burgers to coffee to Korean and more.
Why buy from a big national chain when you can support this tremendous local institution?
One of my favorite big city airports in the U.S. Where else can you pass the time in a rocking chair while waiting for your flight?
Becky in the Design Studio is helpful, extremely knowledgeable, and lovely to work with.
It can take a little while to make the coffee, but it's well worth the wait. High quality coffee with expert preparation takes time.
With an unbelievable skyline view, comfortable seating, and terrific food, this ballpark is everything I love about Minor League Baseball.
If you're buying shrimp for bait, tip the guy/gal a few bucks and he'll probably throw in a few extra.
