Terminal 1 breakfast spot-Chicago O'Hare International Airport

If you were to walk down a Chicago street yelling “Cheezborger, Cheezborger”, at least one person would giggle and start to reminisce about Billy Goat Tavern food. The Billy Goat Tavern has been a Chicago institution since 1934. The words “Cheezborger, Cheezborger” became national when a skit about the Billy Goat Tavern was featured on Saturday Night Live. What some people might not know about Billy Goat Tavern is that it’s serves up a quick, large portion and pretty cheap breakfast in terminal one. If you find yourself on a morning flight with extra time to kill, walk over to terminal one. Billy Goat Tavern is located in the food court in concourse C. The food court will be in your view once you have reached the top of the escalators on the C concourse. Now remember most people might not know about this breakfast spot but a lot do. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself at the back of the line. Good thing for you is that they are like a well oiled machine and quickly crank out breakfast platters and breakfast sandwiches. My top reasons why you should visit for breakfast:
1. Breakfast option prices run from $3.00 to $7.00. This is cheap for O’Hare!
2. Breakfast platters taste homemade
3. Quick service
4. Right off the escalator so its quickly accessible.

Please feel free to email me and let me know of your favorites spots at O’Hare. I would love to try it out.

Viejo San Juan, Puerto Rico

Viejo San Juan is a beautiful destination spot in Puerto Rico. The area itself is a narrow piece of land in Puerto Rico that is connected to the mainland by bridges. It is popular with locals but especially popular with the cruise ship industry. Every Tuesday and Wednesday, cruise ships dock and tourist can get a glimpse of Puerto Rican colonial heritage. Once in Viejo San Juan, your eyes are mesmerized by vibrant colors. Underneath your feet are not tar and cement roads but cobble streets lined with buildings in a Spaniard colonial style. Small plazas with beautiful fountains and a warm breeze that brushes against your cheek.

For the many reasons that Viejo San Juan is a tourist attraction, it can also be a tourist trap. Unfortunately, with any tourist destination you will receive tourist prices and a watered down local experience. Restaurants tend to serve food at prices that can break the wallet and mix local favors with other cultures. Finding that true local experience can be difficult when you only have one day to explore and no rental car. Fortunately, one restaurant can still provide that local experience with great food, service and at a reasonable price.

The restaurant is called Café Manolin. Located among the colorful buildings and cobble streets is a restaurant that is popular with the locals. According to the restaurant website, it has been around for the last 60 years and I understand why. In a recent visit with family, my cousin introduced me to Café Manolin. The restaurant is quite simple and to the point in it’s design. A space to enjoy good food and conversation. As you walk in, a snake shape bar surrounds the front of the restaurant and several tables scattered throughout. As for the food, I can only give one descriptive word and that would be "Delicious".  I ordered mofongo with camarones (mashed green plantain stuffed with shrimp) and jugo de china natural (fresh squeezed orange juice). The flavor was rich and the serving amount was large. If I find myself in Viejo San Juan again, Cafe Manolin will be getting a second visit.

Café Manolin
Address: 251 San Justo, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Telephone: 787-723-9743
Website: http://www.cafemanolinoldsanjuan.com/





　

　

　

　





　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　






　

　

　

The Travel Addiction

Is travel an addiction? I have to ask myself this question as I once again pack my suitcase. I find myself needing a fix when I don't travel. The fix of meeting new people, the sound of the plane engines and allowing my mind to drift for a bit. Is this travel addiction happen to only a specific type of person? Well, the truth is that I think anyone can become addicted to travel.

The addiction catches you by surprise at first. You surprise yourself because you realize you are fantasizing about somewhere besides home. You are scared but curious. Your scared to pay to much, will the plane ride be to long, will it look the same in reality as in your dreams. Your desires get the best of you and you take the leap. You schedule your first trip that isn't related to a family visit.

You decide to go somewhere warm and sunny. Once at your destination,  you can't believe the pure pleasure you are having. It fills your soul in a way that you can't imagine going home. Once home, you can't stop thinking about it. You drive to work and your remembering the heat against your back. Your boss talks to you and your only thinking about the beach. Yup, you are definitely addicted to travel.

Travel can take you from the ordinary to imaginary. Once you allow yourself to visit places you only thought of, it changes you. It becomes apart of you and makes the world your playground.