Actor Jeff Perry's Best Day Ever in Chicago

Zoom out: Perry co-founded the groundbreaking theater, but he also enjoys a strong Hollywood career, having starred in shows like "My So-Called Life," "Scandal" and "Grey's Anatomy."

• Perry lives in California, but the longtime Steppenwolf ensemble member loves coming home.
• "I've been beyond lucky to enjoy this artistic home since 1974."

His ideal day in Chicago:

🥓 Breakfast: "I go to the Blue Door Farm Stand in Lincoln Park and order the Sunrise BLT."

⛱ Morning activity: "I like to walk North Avenue beach and jump in the lake."

🍔 Lunch: "Au Cheval, the single cheeseburger."

🚲 Afternoon activity: "A bike ride and a favorite book chapter and a nap!"

🥗 Dinner: "Trattoria Gianni, the Variopinta salad with grilled chicken."

🎭 Evening activity: "Are you kidding?! I go see a play at STEPPENWOLF!!!"