Potbelly Sandwich Works, Wicker Park, Chicago
I’ve been to the Potbelly on Michigan Ave. and on State St. about 1,000 times each, but I’d never been to the one in my neighborhood that opened on Damen Ave. Why would I ever want to go there, since there are so many other sandwich shops to choose from [...]

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The Berghoff, The Loop, Chicago
We learned last night that going to an old Chicago institution, like The Berghoff, the day after they announced that they’ll be closing in February - it’s not that great of an idea. The line to get in the restaurant was rediculous and the bar was super packed. There were lots [...]

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These are my personal favorites of photos I’ve taken throughout the year. Which are your favorites?
» 2004 rachelleb.com Year in Review

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Chicken Cordon Bleu, East Ukrainian Village, Chicago
One good thing about having some time off is that I can cook more. Last night I made Chicken Cordon Bleu. I was kind of nervous about making it. I thought it’d be really tricky and I haven’t worked with meats that much. And I HATE touching raw meat. [...]

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Top to Bottom:Jeff, Heather, Mitch, Chris, Miko, Kyle, Derek, Winnie, Ben, Ali, Danny, Cori, Rachelle, Lori, Dallas, Doug, Naoko

Uncle Bebe, Ali, Aunt Glenna, Josh :: Mt. Prospect, IL

Danny & Lori :: Mt. Prospect, IL

Uncle Bebe, Dallas, Rachelle, Aunt Glenna :: Mt. Prospect, IL

Back: Jeff, Aunt Gail, Naoko, DougFront: Chris, Heather, Mitch
On Christmast evening we went [...]

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