Little To Big Chicago

A few days ago, I cleared up my whereabouts. People thought I live in Chicago, whereas I live in a place the mafia knows as "Little Chicago". More information is on this post:

http://www.gangsterbb.net/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=6;t=010262;p=2

Anyway, I mentioned how I haven't been to Chicago for a while. A day or so after that post was posted, my folks told me that we have tickets to Wrigley Field. Love will be in Chicago next week. I will be sure and stop at the bakeries promoted by YoTonyB on this thread:

http://www.gangsterbb.net/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=6;t=010163#0000 10

I'm really excited this time, more than before. The last time I went to Chicago, I wasn't big into the mob as I am now. This should really be interesting. I can't wait! Finally another chance to visit a big city, these small Iowa towns get BORING.

T-Love -- Have a safe trip!

Update on the bakeries...Casa Nostra has closed its doors. I went there Memorial Day weekend specifically to get cannoli and was surprised to find the doors locked and the store fixtures empty.

tony b.

Leaving tomorrow.. Can't wait!

I'll return on Friday morning!

Go Cubs!

I lied, we returned on Thursday afternoon.

It was a good trip! I love Chicago! What's depressing, though, is coming back to this hicktown after such a get away. As baseball followers and anyone who knows the Cubs know, they lost last night against the Houston Astros (that was the game I attended). At first, I was discouraged, then I realized I was watching the Cubs.

I made sure my father stopped in Little Italy, and Taylor Street. I bought three cannolis from the Ferrara bakery there, and they were damn good! I ate them on the way to Wrigley. They were not my first, my first cannoli was dessert when we enjoyed a dinner at Giordano's, and that was good pizza.

I enjoyed my trip! Looking forward to going back when I turn 21 so I can catch a show of Chicago's Rat Pack, or get some reservations at the Tommy Gun's Garage.

Maybe the next Cubs game I catch will be at the World Series. As quoted by many other fans every year, there's always next season..