One should always leave the island. Head toward the lesser known. Brighton Beach is a feast for the eyes and the belly. More specifically Verenichnaya where the food takes you to the heart of Russia and the servers and proprietors make you feel at home. Find your way to the Q train Brighton Beach stop and start wandering. X,SJ

Just shy of 24 hours in the great state of Illinois. Touching down at @pequodspizza on Clybourn Ave where our lovely and patient server Noel showed us how to do it local style including giardiniera peppers. However it's always the people that eclipse even the best deep dish pizza. Thank you Illinois. Til next time.