Today Dishing: Day-cation, Second Stop

Working our way down State Street after leaving Eataly, we stop in at Holy Name Cathedral. Marianne and I make a point of popping into churches wherever we travel. We enjoy the stained glass, the architecture and the quiet. Inevitably, Marianne provides a bit of history about each church.

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 If you live in or close to Chicago, you most probably have driven by the Cathedral, but have you ever gone in? You owe it to yourself to pay a short visit to this historical and architectural beauty.

Exiting the Cathedral on Superior, we are only two blocks from our next stop, Pierriot Gourmet which is located on ground level at the Peninsula Hotel.(108 E. Superior) We discovered this spot on a previous "Day" in the city and enjoyed a glass of wine and a sumptuous dessert al fresco. This french bistro offers  outdoor seating including lively people watching.

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 This day was cooler and windier so we opted for indoor seating. Choosing a pastry from the enticing selection is no easy task.

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 After much back and forth we settled on what they call an eclair. This deconstructed eclair consists of dark chocolate sponge cake topped with  chocolate chantilly cream, then topped with a hard chocolate Peninsula name plate and embellished with a chocolate macaron.  Paired with a glass a champagne this is the perfect mid-day respite.

Can you say beautiful and delicious?

                                             
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Pierrot Gourmet specializes in french bistro cuisine such as homemade soups and an assortment of quiche. Whether  you sit indoors or outdoors, stop for a meal or just dessert, Pierrot Gourmet provides a memorable city experience.

Next Stop: City Gallery and Fourth Presbyterian Church.