Peruvian lunch and Little Italy

On Saturday the family and I took full advantage of a nice Fall day in Chicago.   We went to the South Side of the city to explore Little Italy.   But before beginning our walk we went to Machu Piccu  for lunch.  We've passed this place several times before but had never stopped to eat.  It was quite good but a little expensive for lunch.   I think we try to find other Peruvian restaurants before going back to Machu Picchu.

Chicago's Little Italy is not as well defined as other cities like New York, Boston or San Diego.   In fact there are more Irish people living there than Italians.   Nevertheless it was a nice neighborhood to explore and got to see the University of Illinois campus.  We did find some Italian family restaurants, like Tufano's,  that I'm sure we will go back to try.   Little Italy was a nice place to visit overall and am glad we did it.

Tanya and Valentina walking towards Machu Picchu

The Anticuchos were quite good at this place

This is one of my favorite Peruvian dishes, Aji de Gallina

Tanya is overwhelmed with her dish

Valentina is celebrating life

Joe Dimaggio plaza...across from the Italian Sports Hall of Fame

Columbus monument in Arrigo Park

Walking through Arrigo Park...what a great day!

Entering the University of Illinois campus

Jane Adams Hull house and museum  

Getting some frozen yogurt at Yogenfruz