MissKate, I love reading your posts. You make me smile just thinking about your very full and fun and happy life!

I am SO glad that you are able to taste. I didn't know that there were taste buds all over your mouth. My brother (who was in the same study at U of C as Grant) is slowly regaining his sense of taste. I will share the taste bud information with him.

If you go to Alinea, be prepared for a "different" type of restaurant experience. I have not yet been there, but I have heard that it is more like theatre. There are a lot of great restaurants in Chicago - let me know if you would like some recommendations!

Also - if you are a baseball fan - you MUST go to Wrigley Field!