Amy's Blog

We spent the last day in Chicago as tourists.  We did the usual Chicago “stuff”.  Walked down Michigan Avenue, went to Millenium Park, Soldier Field, the Field Museum.  I figured that I walked about 20 miles a day while in Chicago.  I love the thought of living in a place where exercise is built in to your daily activities and commute. Every time I travel somewhere, I imagine myself living in that city.  I fantasize about how in shape I would be logging all of those miles…and then I snap back to my suburban reality where we take the car everywhere.

Of course, I also did what I ALWAYS do when I go to Chicago….we ate lunch at Potbelly.

Potbelly is a sandwich shop, but it is more than just a deli, just another Subway, Goodcents, etc.  Potbelly is a safe haven.  Everyone is welcome without judgement to enjoy comfort food.  They serve toasted subs, homemade soups, cookies, and brownies.  They have funky decor and indie live music at lunch time.

I discovered Potbelly on a trip to Chi in 2004 and have been hooked ever since.  I can’t go to Chicago and not eat at Potbelly at least once.  I order the same thing every time I go….a roast beef sandwich with swiss, lettuce, and tomato on wheat bread.  This time I got a chocolate chip oatmeal cookie and chips.  Its my birthday, I can splurge!

We sat and ate a leisurely lunch and listened to the live music while watching the hustle and bustle of the busy lunch hour.  My flight was taking off in 6 hours and I didn’t want to go home!  But, I knew that I needed to say good bye for now to Chi-Town, Chris Martin, Bill Rancic, and Potbelly.

Until next time!