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"So I took her hand and I gave her a twirl And I lost my heart to a Galway girl"
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Chicago, IL
Yelping SinceApril 2008
Things I Lovephotography, bicycling, traveling, good books, party planning, girls nights out, my adorable son, my amazing friends
Find Me InLincoln Square on the weekends.
My HometownFrankfort, IL
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I am raising my four year old son and spending time with my adorable bf.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsMy explorations include the city and its many suburbs.
My Second Favorite Websitehttp://www.flickr.com, http://www.facebook.com
The Last Great Book I ReadThe Adventures of Augie March
My First ConcertNew Kids on the Block
My Favorite Moviedepends on my mood. Right now, I'd recommend Lovely Bones.
My Last Meal On EarthStuffed French Toast from Blackberry Cafe in Tinley Park.
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I'm officially addicted to watching Jersey Shore.
Most Recent DiscoveryCaramel Apple Spice from Starbucks and the True Blood series on HBO.
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1. Fernroyd House
Best Bed & Breakfast in the ENTIRE country! Avril and Tony's take on modern B&B-ing is simply unmatchable. They have set a new standard in hospitality.
We arrived to find two incredibly energetic, young people who are equally enthusiastic about…More »
2. Cliffs of Moher
Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare
Ireland
+353 65 7086141
Categories: Landmarks & Historical Buildings, Local Flavor, Hiking, Parks
Breathtaking. Simply breathtaking. How are the Cliffs of Moher not one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World?
Feeling as though we were standing at the edge of the world, I realized how rare it is to see such an amazing example of geographical…More »
3. Front Door / Sonny's
My first meal in Ireland-- and it couldn't have been any better! I was insanely hungry as it had been 24 hours and a hellish set of travel circumstances until our arrival in Galway. I looked at the top of the menu to see the "Grilled Steak Burger"…More »
4. Guinness Storehouse
When researching activities for my trip to Ireland this spring, there were mixed reviews from my friends regarding the inclusion of the Guinness Storehouse. Upon departing Chicago, the plan was likely to skip the Guinness tour in favor of some more…More »
5. Kilkenny Castle
Kilkenny
Ireland
+353 56 7721450
Categories: Museums, Landmarks & Historical Buildings
After pouring through several books in preparation for my trip, this was at the very top of my "Must Do" list. While I am certainly glad we were able to fit it into the route, there were some tiny let downs.
Let's start with the good. One of the…More »
6. The Quays Irish Restaurant
This was a pleasant oasis during the massive St. Paddy's Day parade this year. Knowing we were not going to manage finding a seat along the parade route, we decided to rest for a bit and watch the parade coverage in the Quay's Restaurant.
The food…More »
7. Gus O'Connor's
Truly the gem of Doolin, Gus O'Connor's is a must-stop in County Clare. One hundred and seventy seven years old, it is a wonder that this place has kept up in such great shape. Honestly, it was probably one of the nicer pubs along the countryside…More »
8. Harvey's Bistro
Harvey's was a fantastic example of how far Ireland has come in their cuisine within the larger cities. Having spent several days dining on pub food, our dinner in this sophisticated establishment certainly filled our cravings.
The menu was diverse…More »
9. Clontarf Castle Hotel
I absolutely fell in love with this boutique hotel despite a few flaws.
First, the good: After spending the bulk of our trip in B&Bs, it was a refreshing change to stay in a posh hotel outside of Dublin's city centre. I happened upon making…More »
10. Ardwin Bed & Breakfast
Ardwin was the home of my first night in Ireland and for that will hold a special place in my memories.
Each B&B we stayed at had something to offer different from the rest. While this time it may not have been the friendliness of the owners, this…More »
11. Max's Wine Bar
I had such high hopes for Max's. Alas, it did not deliver. I have read reviews online (gasp... other places than Yelp!) and all sound positive. However, my experience was just not that amazing.
First of all, I felt that the menu lacked a few…More »
12. The Playwright
I had high hopes for this pub when we arrived for a late lunch. We were absolutely starving and I could not wait to sink my teeth into a burger. Unfortunately, the burger was simply awful. It tasted like cardboard. I was left so perplexed as to…More »
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