Chicago, Dismantled

I was heartbroken to hear that my beloved Marshall Fields is being renamed "Macy's" and had a pilgrammage there today. Then news hit that Berghoffs is closing as well.

The reason the family cited is completely daft. Rather than close it, why not sell every last living aspect and recipe of it?! Why rob Chicago of a tradition instead of selling it out. Granted, they may not want the family name ruined should new proprietors screw it up..

It genuinely breaks my heart and two major, historical family traditions that go back multiple generations are closing there doors. And the thing that stinks about both of these is that both Marshall Fields and Berghoffs are doing very well.

More on my trip to Chicago and Houston et al forthcoming.