Whitney Bischoff Celebrates Her 30th Birthday
"She's a strong girl," said "Bachelorette" star Kaitlyn of her pal.
— -- Whitney Bischoff turned 30 on Wednesday -- and she spent it surrounded by friends.
The former "Bachelor" contestant posted about her big day, which she spent at Prime & Provisions restaurant in Chicago.
"Thank you all for your sweet words today! I read every one of them and they all warmed my heart," she tweeted.
Bischoff and about 10 friends enjoyed a four-hour dinner at the restaurant, according to an onlooker, and enjoyed steaks, broccoli, and spinach. For dessert, they dug into tableside s'mores, peanut butter and chocolate pie and more.
In March, fans watched Bischoff accept an engagement ring from Chris Soules at the end of "The Bachelor," though the couple split two months later. According to Kaitlyn Bristowe, who met Bischoff on the ABC reality TV show and is currently starring in "The Bachelorette," her pal is moving on.
"She's doing really good," Bristowe said. "She's a strong girl."