Last week we celebrated my little brother's 21st birthday. It's absolutely crazy to me that my baby brother is all grown up, as it seems like yesterday that I was peering into his hospitable incubator in my pink puff paint, "I'm a big sister" shirt. He'll probably never be a "real" grown-up in my eyes, but given that it was his 21st, we definitely had to celebrate. And since he is living in Chicago this summer, it only felt right to spend the day patio hopping, enjoying the beautiful weather, and sipping some yummy grown-up beverages.
1. Rocking his chambray and looking like a little grownup. Where did time go?
2. Our first stop of the afternoon was Big Star. Big Star has been a Chicago favorite for a long time, but I've never had the patience to face the wait. But on a Monday afternoon, we gave it a go, and I am so glad we did. Patio perfection!
3. Happy birthday, little Ryan!
4. For dinner, we continued the patio trend at Parson's Chicken and Fish, a new spot in Logan Square by the team behind Chicago's popular Longman & Eagle.
5. I heard about this spot from a coworker, and I'm so grateful. Their chicken is out of this world delicious, along with their oysters and hush puppies. And don't even get me started on their Texas Toast!
6. Like any good Chicago patio, Parson's has an extensive cocktail list. The shining star? Definitely their Negroni slushies!
7. Ryan topped off the night with a whiskey + pickle shot, on the house. Cheers to the birthday boy!
Having Ryan in Chicago this summer has been so fun, and being able to share his big day with him was such a treat. And for all my Chicago readers, if you haven't been to Parson's, definitely give it a try. Between the chicken and slushies, you won't be disappointed!
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