the lucky platter

Easter weekend we went to Chicago to babysit the grand kids and see their parents too. Jackson wants to be a  train engineer when he grows up. He LOVES trains. So we took the train from Highland Park to Evanston for brunch.

And ended up at the Lucky Platter on Main St.

Oh yes, this place had Rae written all over it. (Lower left has little Alex peeking out the window.)

And the art... total kitsch. I am a total sucker for paint-by-number paintings. If I lived in a loft I would cover a wall from floor to ceiling in them. Also many interesting portraits. Some that looked like things I painted in high school, as a freshman.

And hanging art... and oh, the colander chandeliers. So much to look at.

And the food is pretty and tasty too. I had the Crab Cake Benedict. Homemade crab cake with garlic aioli, spinach, hollandaise on toasted cornbread. Yum. If you are in the area I recommend it.

food face

 

Here is what every good Grandma needs at her house. And thanks to my good friend Chris I was surprise and delighted with this. Can't wait to serve little Jackson Christmas dinner on this plate.

I am always at a loss for baby or kid gifts and I know this is going to be at the top of my list. Getting kids to eat and involving some creative play. Win-win.

If you want one you can get one here...