How long for lunch?

I have been into rehearsals now for a production at Chicago Opera Theater, which has made writing a bit of a back burner. One lovely thing, among many, that has come out of being down in Chicago's Loop, is that at lunch time there are so many little dive spots that I have yet to experience. One of my favorites is a Cuban cafe in the first floor of Chicago's hostel. Cafecito is a great place to grab a coffee or one of their lovely sandwiches. I so far have had the Cubano, and one with chorizo, sauteed onions, and chimichurri. They are a good price for downtown Chi-town. I highly recommend it. 

Another place I have been grabbing lunch is Osaka on the corner of Van Buren and Michigan (I think!). They have sushi lunch specials during the week days, along with offering a wide variety of other rolls and sushi pieces. Another great thing about this place is that they make a great smoothie, with or without tapioca, with a variety of fruit choices. Mine of late has been Coconut.

While I am sad that I have not been able to cook at home, let alone able to take my lunch (mainly because I do not have time to go to the store, and that frozen foods are not possible due to the large stash of hot dog buns in our freezer because of the show at the husband's theater company - Go see it!), I am grateful to these local joints for offering up good and reasonably cheap meal choices. 

More tid-bits to come I am sure. Easter's this weekend, look for lots of Lamby-love!