What can I say about Calliope Cafe, other than that it is my favorite sandwich joint in the city. I was introduced to Calliope shortly after moving to Chicago a few years ago, and although we no longer live close by, my husband I still make the long walk there every couple of months [...]
There is an interesting phenomenon that sometimes occurs in long-term love relationships. It happens after several years, after you and your loved one have been through it all–giddy courtships, awkward getting-to-know-you moments, ridiculous quarrels, passionate apologies–when you finally feel at ease together. You and your partner are committed and walk together in a lyrical simpatico. [...]