Monday, January 16, 2012

My "celebrity" sighting

I've been going to Chicago a lot the last couple of years for work-related purposes. What's great about going there though is (1) my college roommate and her family live there so I get to visit them more often, (2) the amazing food scene (which I somehow didn't know about before), and (3) so many things to do there like museums, comedy, and Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me.

I've been gorging myself on the great restaurant scene on my last few trips. Most recently this weekend my friends and I revisited a favorite, Rick Bayless's Xoco. I don't even like Mexican food but this...everything I've had here is simply fantastic. I had a pork belly and vermicelli caldo (soup) this time--crunchy, spicy, tasty deliciousness. I didn't take a pic, unfortunately, as I was starving and kind of forgot :)

Even better, Rick was at the restaurant this time. My friend tried to be sly about sneaking a pic of him for her husband, who is Mexican and a particularly big fan of Rick's. But then the host asked us if we wanted a pic with him and pulled us aside for the photo opp. He was a bit harried and only said, "Hi" and, "Thanks for coming," but was very gracious.

And how cute is my friend's kid, by the way? :) Not that this is a great picture, but he's adorable.

4 comments:

sabrina said...

The kid is cute. :) And so are you!

Karen said...

Hahaha, thanks, lady!

Unknown said...

I am SO jealous. I've been wanting to taste his food after watching Top Chef Masters. *POUT*

Karen said...

@frisky: I know, I've loved him since Top Chef Masters too! Luckily I get to Chicago a fair amount these days due to work. I never knew what an incredible restaurant scene they have there--it seriously rivals San Francisco!

Not to rub it in, but Rick's food is a.ma.zing. And I don't even like Mexican food that much!