Blogger Meetup In Chicago: The Vivienne Files
You can’t visit the city of Chicago without a celebrity sighting and here she is…the fabulous Janice of THE VIVIENNE FILES. She is a rock star among fashion bloggers…pulling numbers some of us only dream of…and helping women 30+ find options in their closets they never realized were there.
She took me to one of Chicago’s current hot spots…GT Fish & Oyster! She is a friend of Top chef, Giuseppe Tentori, and not only did he stop by the table to say hello, but he also sent over one of his favorite entrees and desserts! Amazing! There we sat, both donned in Eileen Fisher, sipping a buttery white wine, and enjoying the best Oyster Po’Boy Sliders (my new favorite food) I have ever tasted. (Truth is, oysters of any kind have never passed these lips til now). He sent over the Rigatta Gnocchi, pictured here.
His choice for us was the carrot cake above, but my fond dreams of Chicago will always include the chocolate pie (peanut brittle crust) below:
We spent the evening with non-stop talk of blogging, fashion, Eileen Fisher, relationships, books, and Chicago…it will be a favorite memory always. She has big plans on the horizon and I will not steal her thunder…but if you are not following Janice, do so today! I enjoyed her so much …right down to the classy fan she carries for those “hot flash” moments!! Thanks Janice and Giuseppe for a fabulous, delicious time.
HAVE A WONDERFUL FRIDAY, EVERYONE! I return to San Antonio today!! Farewell, Windy City…it was so much fun!
((((Pam))) Truly one of the most fun evenings EVER!
What a fabulous evening. I'm a huge fan of Janice's blog and keep it bookmarked! You both look terrific and what can I say about the looks of that chocolate pie : >
LOVE oysters. Had my mouth watering. Looks like a great time.
Oh hooray! Isn't it wonderful getting to meet up with other bloggers? I'd love to meet both you and Janice someday. You both look so stylish. Your meal looks amazing too.
What a thrill to meet Janice! Sounds like she knew just where to go for fabulous food and special treatment! I know y'all had a great time together!
Sounds like you had a fabulous time Pam…have a wonderful weekend 🙂
xx
What a fabulous evening for you and Janice
Nothing like getting the royal treatment
Glad your trip to Chicago was so wonderful
Brett
Oh, I'm empressed that you met Janice. Of course I subscribe to her and now to you. Thanks for the Chicaco tip. I will be ariving a few days early for the conference.The restaurant sounds delish. Looking forward to more of your posts. I'm a new blogger who I guess shold be considered an "elder."
My two favourite blog ladies in my favourite designer drinking my favorurite beverage. This must have been fun. Thanks for sharing.
Looks like you had a wonderful time. Good company and good food, what more could you ask for? 🙂
Oh this post makes me so happy! Two favorites in one place. Now you know you are both invited to Houston, right?
I am a big fan of The Vivienne Files. I have it on my Flipboard App on my ipad – the best way to enjoy it! How great that the two of you got to meet up.
I really enjoy Janice's blog and wanted to wish her well in her new endeavor only something changed recently and I can't seem to post comments. I don't have a Twitter or Facebook account. Perhaps that's the reason ? ? ?
What a wonderful opportunity and fabulous company. I hope to do a blogger meetup someday!