randolf street market

my first visit to randolf street market! i made it right before the end of the season and it was a beautiful day!

no purchases but a success all the same. there seemed to be a split between awesome handmade eclectic furniture and somewhat overpriced knickknacks. 

i do love ball jars but at 6$ + a pop they are just trying to fool people.

i did think the mustache glasses were pretty awesome, and only 8$-10$ a piece.. makes you want to laugh at urban outfitters. 

also, meet my friend stella (the great dane below)! i know i'm probably not supposed to love it when dogs are named stella but this dog is pretty awesome.. right?

now.. the awesome coffee tables + cow hides. too bad they are 400$ +

i have to say my one big complaint is the food.. in a city filled with awesome food trucks why not invite some of the local talent.

The Big Heat

Michael Nagrant the Chicago food writer and blogger, is currently doing his top 50 influential Chicago chefs.  Over the next two months he will break down who we should check out “the big heat” and why.  Currently at number 47 with David Friedman the man behind Epic Burger, Nagrant credits Friedman for bringing the tasty “Mindful Burger” to Chicago. 

But, being Greek and constantly disappointed in the Greek food scene, I really want to check out number 49, David Schneider.  Nargant likens Schneider to Rick Bayless, crediting him for introducing Chicago to authentic Greek food.

I can't wait to see who else we meet.