RIDING WITH KURT

On January 28, 1978 Saturday Night Live aired a skit with John Belushi, Dan Akroyd, and Bill Murray based in a diner with them yelling "Cheezborger, Cheezborger, Cheezborger". The skit was a hit but the backstory is based on the author of the it named Don Novello who frequented the tavern based in Chicago. It is also a post it note recommendation that I had the opportunity to stop at. The Billy Goat Tavern is a underground dive with cheap drinks and greasy burgers that are

The city of Chicago was founded Jean Baptiste in the year 1780. It didn't become a settled area until August of 1833. The city has gone through many transformations over the lasts 183 years. One thing about the city is the incredible skyline that seems to stretch forever along lake Michigan. Learning about the various buildings can be fascinating. One of the activities that was recommended to me by post-it note was the Architecture Tour that takes you on boat throughout th

If you are ever in the north end of Chicago there is the area of Wrigleyville. This is the place to check out prior to attending any Cubs game. The area of Wrigleyville is an area that many of the individuals from Chicago, IL told me I should check out along with a post it note for this area along one item that I should try. Chicago is known for many delicious food items and one particular is what is known as the Chicago Dog. I had my first Chicago Dog experience at Murph

Chicago is a great sports town and regardless of the time of year it offers events year round. The city is home to the Cubs, The White Sox, The Blackhawks, The Bears, and The Chicago Fire. From what I have gained all of these teams offer a great experience but there is one that offers a historic stadium like no other and I have even have a post it note for it or more and it was one my stops of many yesterday. Wrigley Field is the second oldest baseball park in the United S

I arrived last night to Chicago, Il for another great post it note adventure. I didn't get to my hotel until about 9:00 pm last night so I had to adjust my calendar and took up the hotels dinner and drink tickets. The hotel is located in the Gold Coast area of Chicago and the restaurant did not disappoint. The Ambassador Library Restaurant and Bar offers sophisticated drinks and a very impressive menu. The menu ranges from appetizers, salads, entrees, hand helds, and dess

I am heading to Chicago with another great post it note adventure. Looking forward to the sights, food, a game at Wrigley Field, plus all the great stops that the Windy City has to offer. The big question is will your post it note be featured? Here is to another great post it note trip in Chicago, Il. #ridingwithkurt #delta #postit #chicago

It is a new week in Nashville, TN and although the weekend has concluded there is plenty of great experiences. Bridgestone Arena, Nissan Stadium, Ryman Auditorium, and The Pinnacle all have experiences this week. Here are your happenings for the week and weekend in Nashville, TN. This week at Bridgestone Arena there is a great lineup. On Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:00 pm Tame Impala will offer a extraordinary good show. Koe Wetzel will offer an amazing concert on Saturday a

I first had sushi when I was in elementary school at a place that is located in Belle Meade. Since then I have made plenty of stops at this popular sushi stop just west of downtown Nashville. The other evening I grabbed a to go order from a place that has even been recommended to me by post it note. Sonobana is located in Lion's Head Village near Belle Meade. They offer traditional Japanese dishes including soups, sushi, appetizers, and entree dishes. The first course was

Pizza is always popular in my household and the other evening I made a stop at a place that always offer a great pie and even has a post it note recommendation for. Also, although I have featured this place before my nephews were in town and they haven't experienced this great place. It is located in Belle Meade Meade which is located on eighteen minutes from downtown Nashville. Michelangelo's Pizza offers some great dining for the pizza enthusiasts. Not only do they have

When it comes to performances in the city of Nashille, TN they get some pretty big names. Whether it is any the larger venues there are plenty of great musicians that perform. This Saturday there is another incredible by an icon in music performing at Bridgestone Arena at 7:00 pm. The legend who is known for his theatrical performances in places like Las Vegas and New York. Barry Manilow will take the stage on Saturday evening for another memory made experience here in th

The state of Nevada offers some immaculate beauty of the dessert. It is the 36th state and received statehood on October 31, 1864. It has been part of a couple post it note trips going back to about three years ago. There is a drive that offers awesome beauty through a stretch along Interstate 15 that is fifteen miles in length. The drive begins just north of Las Vegas and takes you through the Virgin River Gorge. It connects Mesquite, NV to Saint George, UT. The Virgin

The city of Nashville, TN has many fascinating stops and places to explore. There are also a tremendous amount of museums throughout the city. Here are three great museums to check out when visiting the music city. The first one was recommended to me by post it note and sits on the north side of downtown. The Musicians Hall of Fame offers a vast display of genres of music history. The museum begins with a ten minute video about the history of the Municipal Auditorium, mu

The southwestern United States offers some immense beauty. If there is one state where you can find some beautiful desert views it is located in the state of Arizona. There are so many different areas of this state to explore and it has been part of not only my post it note journey but also a place I have been to about eight times. Here are three amazing stops to check out in the state of Arizona. The first is located in Northern Arizona and offers breathtaking views. It

The week has begun in Nashville, TN and there will be no shortage of great events this week. There are plenty of great experiences at The Ryman, Nissan, Ascend, Pinnacle, Schermerhorn, and First Horizon Park.. Here are your happenings for the week and weekend in Nashville, TN. The Ryman has two excellent performances this week. Tonight and Tuesday at 7:30 pm the alternative band Pavement will offer a very memorable nights of music. This weekend starting on Friday and runn

When it comes to the Mid-Atlantic and New England states the area is connected by train. I had a great experience with Amtrak on my most recent post it note trip in this area of the United States. It is a fascinating way to travel as it was my first time doing Amtrak. Here is a great stretch that goes from Washington D.C. to New York City. The start of this great train adventure begins at Union Station at Washington D.C. that has plenty of restaurants, shops, and is locat

The other evening I made a stop for some pickup for dinner that I may have featured a few times but it will not disappoint. It is a post it not recommendation that has some great Greek dining. There are a few of these stops but this place is located just west of the city of Nashville, TN. Taziki's Restaurant offers great Greek food and will not leave you disappointed. For my starter I had their Greek Lemon Soup with plenty of flavor and ingredients. The soup is incorporat

In 1861 the state of Tennessee would secede from the Union with intention of a Confederate South. In 1862 the city of Nashville would become the center of intention for the American Civil War. The city was the dividing line to the Eastern and Western battle lines and the realization that the control of the Cumberland River would control the both amphitheaters to the American Civil War. The Union would focus their attention to the city of Nashville knowing the importance of

Utah offers incredible beauty and it is a state that I come to enjoy as part of my post it note journey. The other day I had a great discussion about one National Park that is absolutely beautiful and offers incredible landscape. It is located in the southwestern area of Utah and will not leave you disappointed. Zion National Park is a huge canyon that offers amazing hiking and areas to discover. The start begins with entering the gate where you can pay the entrance fee bu

Prior to my most recent trip to Washington D.C. and a few other stops someone provide provided me a post it note. This was my connection from Washington D.C. to Annapolis, MD. It was very affordable and offered great views of the area between the two cities. The Flix Bus is a convenient way to get from Washington D.C. to Annapolis, MD. The bus leaves from Union Station and is only a forty five minutes to the drop off location in Annapolis. The seats are very comfortable

The city of Nashville, TN is everchanging and in the last year there has been plenty of new hotels added. There have been at least ten hotels opened in the last year in the downtown area of Nashville. The other day I made a stop at one that has recently opened up only three blocks away from Broadway. The Motto Hotel is a Hilton Hotel that offers both exceptional stay and great dining along with close proximity to the various sights throughout the downtown area. The hotel o