Posts By: Amy Green

Bloody Mary’s in the Nation’s Capital, Washington, DC!

Hello, Washington, DC! The nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., is a whole lot more than just a tourist trap. There’s plenty of amazing restaurants and bars in the area, perfect for the extrovert. On my recent trip here I decided to forego the ubiquitous recommendations to tour sites like the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial. Instead,…


Leaving Chicago

On my last day in the city I woke up fairly early and went on a job around my hotel. The wind was cold (as usual) but it felt good to get out of my stuffy hotel room. I ran along the river, passing a few other joggers who decided to make the most of…


A Day at the Museums of Chicago

Now I’m not usually the type of person who spends their time visiting museums but Chicago has some great art and history to offer in that department. Thankfully, a friend of mine’s grandmother has a membership to both the big museums of Chicago, the Field Museum and the Art Institute of Chicago. The Field Museum…


Chicago, Chicago! Dinner at Avec

Well, I was a couple days late for Chicago’s infamous St. Patrick’s Day festivities but trust me, I’ve been to a Chicago Paddy’s Day parade and I’m glad I missed out! If you have never been it’s basically Armageddon in the streets once the clock hits 3 p.m.. People are hugging, fighting, crying and puking…


Chicago Day 1: Brunch in West Town

By now I’m sure you’ve figured out that while I might pride myself on keeping good care of my body, I’m still a MAJOR foodie. I love trying new things and love exploring as many restaurants as I can in all the cities I get to visit. After arriving in Chicago late last night, I…