WORKOUT -
Ran at hotel gym -
7.0 miles/60 mins
1.0 incline
I know many of you said to go run around the lake here in Chicago and I really wanted to but just didn’t have time, had to get my runs in really early so it was to the gym I went.
But the gym’s nice so it wasn’t too bad.
The gym at the James Hotel is filled with tons of machines, almost too many to the point where you have to crawl over some to get to the treadmills.
But I love checking out new-to-me hotel gyms and this one was swank with fresh fruit-flavored water and TVs on every treadmill.
YESTERDAY
Last night I came back to the hotel, ordered pizza in and faceplanted into bed. About that pizza…
I know I’m gonna break some hearts here, but I don’t know if deep dish pizza is all that and a bag of chips… It’s like polenta/cornbread casserole with a buttload of cheese.
I think I’m an NYC thin-crust pizza girl for life, but maybe I need to try it again.
I gotta run to catch my plane, but here’s a few pictures from yesterday:
Thanks to American Express, I was able to go to the Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club and check out some of the AMEX cardmember perks.
Bianca, moi, The Awesomer, Afrobella, Factio Magazine, and Fantabulously Frugal.
After seeing Bianca in pink jeans, I now want a pair.
American Express is all about giving the client (the cardholder) a better experience so all week they offer some cool things for free to anyone at the tournament, like training tips: Phil Mickelson’s personal trainer Sean Cochran gave us golf-specific exercise advice.
{Omg, I thought I was flexible…. no, no I’m not. My hips don’t lie, they can’t move.}
You could also have your swing analyzed and get free advice like Afrobella did:
If you have an AMEX card, you can check out one of the coursecast TVs for free all day and get live streaming video and updates on it:
And anyone can take a break from watching golf and work on their own game…
Mine needs a lot of work.
I’m headed to the airport, but I’ll have another post about the rest of the day, the AMEX Hospitality Chalet, and how Bubba Watson wouldn’t stop following me around.
**Get your Pro Compression socks for 40% off and free shipping with the code GARMIN and be entered to win a new Garmin 10.
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Wait a minute you go to a fancy VIP golf event and your husband isn’t there? Is he at home crying?
he’s actually at a golf work event right now in georgia so he’s crying but not weeping.
Ha! That is exactly what I was thinking, too. SR, I hope you brought him home some free swag. Gotta go miss some work deadlines so I can check out some of the cool bloggers you linked to in this post, thankyouverymuch. Don’t tell my boss.
I’m thinking the same thing as Deirdre…Jaymo must be devestated he couldn’t be there!
I have to be honest, I don’t think I’m a deep dish pizza gal either.
Pink jeans and cheetah is where it’s at. Pizza in a a box isn’t as good as fresh out of the oven.
i’m from chicago and i also prefer thin crust. I will say though, that Uno’s is not a place I would ever go for dip dish. I do like dip dish (occasionally) and Gino’s East is probably the best place to go. I would try that next time you’re in town. And a lake run is a must. i’m so excited to hear what you think about the chicago marathon.
this is what i get for writing comments before i’ve had my morning coffee. i mean deep. not DIP. haha
It’s Pizzeria Uno a chain?? I think we have some here in NJ. Their pizza is def not my favorite but I assumed that’s because they were a chain.
No need to apologize. I agree with you on the pizza. If I wanted to eat bread, I would eat bread.
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I don’t know if you can make your deep dish judgment of pizza based on Pizzeria Uno. You’ve got to find a local place!
If you really want a Chicago deep dish, I would get a pizza from either Girodano’s, Gino’s East, or Lou Malnati’s. Uno’s is kind of ‘meh’ especially since they’re a chain and all
I agree!
I second the above. Uno’s is not a good representation of Chicago deep dish. Go with one of the 3 Amanda suggested. I personally love Giordanos. When ever I fly back to Chi I also bring pizza back to TN with me.
Giordanos. GREAT pizza, delicious crust–my inlaws just left us half of one since they stopped by on their way back from chicago and I JUST ate a slice–SO GOOD. I usually like thin crust, but giordanos has me won over
I was going to mention the ‘casserole’ nature of a deep dish pizza before you left, but you came to your own conclusion – a bit much!
LOVE the James.
Good thing you weren’t in that flight with the weirdo!
With you on the deep dish. Whenever I visit my sister in Chicago we hit up a great little pizza place that has coal fired pizza – oddly its called Coal Fire & its on Grand. Its out of downtown too, which I prefer since you aren’t surrounded with a ton of tourists.
Sorry you had a bad pizza experience. I’m a Chicago girl and would not recommend Uno’s. When you are back in town for the marathon, try Giordano’s, much better!
Looks like you are having a great time! I’m with you on the pizza….deep dish doesn’t appeal to me AT ALL. The thinner the crust the better for me….and crispy – now that’s all that and a bag of chips.
I’m with ya girl! If I wanted a casserole I would eat a casserole. Thin crust is where it’s at.
I have NEVER stayed at a hotel that had a whoop ass gym like that. I would run there any time!
Not a fan of the deep dish either. Thin 100%! I like a crispy crust.
I just moved to Chicago from The OC a few months ago. I totally agree….. Not a fan of the deep dish. But that’s the same place I tried it from. Maybe I need to try somewhere else. Good luck at the Chicago Marathon! It goes right in front of my house. I’ll be cheering you on!!! Email me if ya want to meet at Pinkberry. Yum
That pizza does not look so appealing. :-/
I agree 100%, NYC thin crust will always beat deep dish. But I have had some good deep dish pizzas in the past. I think you should give it another try somewhere besides UNO.
I love any kind of good pizza actually
What a fun event!
Anyone who knows and loves Chicago pizza just screamed in horror when they saw you’ve based your opinion of deep dish pizza on Uno’s.
This is a tragedy.
Agree 100%
Agree, agree, agree!!!!
Yep.
Soooo agree!!!
Me too. Yeesh. I would agree with Gino’s East and Lou Malnati’s, but i would put Pequod’s at the top of the list.
I LOVE Pequod’s!! That crust is soooo good.
Yay! The Ryder Cup is being held only a few towns over from me!
I’m not a huge fan of Uno’s pizza…but now I’m craving pizza
That pizza looks sad! I think i prefer thin crust.
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You seriously ate the wrong deep dish pizza. Next time, please go to Giordano’s!
ahhhhhhhh! dang it!
As if my husband didn’t think you were beyond cool already, being from Alaska and going fishing every summer, he will certainly adore you now that you’ve been to the Ryder Cup! So awesome. (Just for the record I think you are cool too!)
You ordered from quite possibly the WORST place to get pizza in the city!!!!! Gino’s East is even better than UNOs.
Of the deep dish variety, lou malnati’s is probably the best.
SR! Uno’s was a poor choice, I’m so sorry you had to endure that. I mean honestly, it doesn’t even LOOK good. You must give deep dish another try: definitely either Giordano’s or Lou Malnati’s. I’m going to be in the Chi bright and early tomorrow…maybe I’ll see you roaming the magnificent mile!
im already flying home, sorry!
Uno’s is the absolute worst– should have gone for Giordano’s or Lou Malnati’s!!!
Im sure you’ve heard this enough by now…but Uno’s is NOT the pizza to get! Blech!!!!! Lou Malnattis, Gino’s, heck even Mario’s or Giordanos would’ve been better… That wasn’t a good representation of Chicago pizza. And Uno’s is also in Oklahoma(where I’m at now) so it doesn’t count…(as pizza at all in my opinion lol!) I’m mean!
I don’t like deep dish pizza either – the only one I’ve ever found that I like is in Chicago though (Lou Malnati’s). So get on top of that.
P.S. I did find it weird that everyone was recommending Uno’s. That place is everywhere (including Orlando), so I wouldn’t call it Chicago pizza. My dad liked Uno’s and he’s from Chicago too, so what do I know?
You need authentic deep dish pizza, not UNO’s!
Safe travels-looks like a great trip!
I know a lot of people have weighed in here, but if you didn’t like the cornmeal crust from Uno’s, you wouldn’t like Gino’s East either. I don’t like them either, and I’m from Chicago. I personally like Giordanno’s. Lou Malnati’s is good too. And I know you’re probably already gone, but you may like that one the best. The crust is thinner but still delicious. Anyway, just my opinion.
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I know a lot of people have weighed in here, but if you didn’t like the cornmeal crust from Uno’s, you wouldn’t like Gino’s East either. I don’t like them either, and I’m from Chicago. I personally like Giordanno’s, but Lou Malnati’s is good too. And I know you’re probably already gone, but you may like that one the best. The crust is thinner but still delicious. Anyway, just my opinion.
I know a lot of people have weighed in already, but if you didn’t like the crust from Uno’s, you wouldn’t like Gino’s East either. I don’t like them, and I’m from Chicago. I personally like Giordanno’s, but Lou Malnati’s is good too. And I know you’re probably already gone, but you may like that one the best. The crust is thinner but still delicious. Anyway, just my opinion.
Whoa. Sorry my comment posted 900 times. It says there was an error so I just kept posting it. Like a loser.
You went to Chicago and based pizza opinions off Uno’s?!?!?! They’re just a cheap chain restaurant! C’mon….a real local place is the way to go!
I have always wanted to try a real Chicago Deep Dish Pizza! My husband is from Chicago though, and doesn’t really care for it either. Looks like a cool event!
I didn’t want to break it to you, I don’t like the deep dish either. I love NY style…
I ordered my first pair of pro compressions with your coupon code, thanks! I’m super excited to try them out during and after running.
Ew I hate Uno’s deep dish!! Try Lou malnatis or Pequods, I always ask for extra cheese
All this while, I thought you were in Chi-town for a running event! And yes, I was cracking my head around which major event!?!?! Bah! But this looks fun too. I wouldn’t mind if Amex had invited me.
I too though Jaymo took you there. Look way fun. Thanks for the sock code…just ordered another pair, love them.
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Uno is commercialized Chicago pizza, not pie. Next time try Lou Malnati’s…or, just have one shipped to you in Cali. I’m planning to do the same….haven’t had a good pie here in CA yet. But the meth is off the chain! Kidding.
As others have mentioned, Uno’s is a Chicago pizza wannabe. It is a total national (at least in many areas) chain and NOT the good stuff. Lou Malnati’s or Gino’s is where its at if you are ever back in town.
If you’re still in Chicago, try Lou Malnati’s deep dish or Giordano’s! Also, as a peer coffee lover on International coffee day, if you get a chance, try Intelligentsia coffee- it’s delish.
Yes, you must go back and get Giordanno’s. Best. Everrrrrrr.
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