There are no cosmos in sight at this meeting of three girlfriends. We opt for IPAs with sides of Polish sausage, spicy duck wings, and smoked paprika chorizo at Old Town Social. Surrounded as we are by booze and cured meats, we wonder why no men have approached us?
Jessica Mlinaric founded Urban Explorer in 2010 to inspire curious travelers by highlighting history, culture, and hidden gems in Chicago and beyond. She is the author of ‘Secret Chicago’ and ‘Chicago Scavenger.’ Jessica has visited 20+ countries and 30+ U.S. states. She has more than 16 years of experience as a marketing strategist and works as a freelance writer and photographer.