Chicago Loves! Visiting Chicago? Here are some of my faves!

Today, I wanted to share some of my Chicago favorites.  Whether you're from Chicago or looking to visit; check these out!  

Places to visit:
Sears Tower - (Willis Tower)233 S Wacker Drive
Lincoln Park Zoo - 2001 N Clark St.  312-742-2000 - Free & Open 365 days a year!
Chicago Cultural Center - 78 E Washington St. - 312-744-3316
Millennium Park - 201 E Randolph St. 312-742-1168 (home to cloud gate aka the bean)
Buckingham Fountain - 301 S Columbus Drive
Field Museum - 1400 S Lake Shore Drive - 312-922-9410      
Museum of Science and Industry (the only surviving building from the 1892 World's Fair) - 5700 S Lake Shore Drive
Shedd Aquarium - 1200 S Lake Shore Drive - 312-939-2438
Adler Planetarium - 1300 S Lake Shore Drive

Some fave restaurants:
Sushi X - (Sushi) 1136 W Chicago Avenue 312 - 491-9232 -  BYOB & no corkage fee.
Cafe Iberico - (Spanish) 737 N LaSalle Blvd.  312-573-1510 
Meli Cafe - (Breakfast/Brunch) 301 S Halsted St. 312-454-0748 
Artopolis - (Greek) 306 S Halsted 312-559-9000
Ciao! Cafe & Wine Lounge - (Wine Bar) 939 W Madison St. 312-850-2426 - Love their pasta!
Wishbone - (Breakfast & Brunch) 1001 W Washington Blvd 312-850-2663 - love their shrimp & grits! 
Slightly Toasted - (coffee & tea) 22 N Clinton St. 312-967-2830 - Avocado toast! :) 
Del Toro - (Bar) 2133 S Halsted St. 312-733-7144 - Best margaritas!!
Giordano's - (Pizza) Click here for locations.
Lou Malnati's - (Pizza) Click here for locations.
Signature Lounge - (Bar) 875 N Michigan Ave 312-787-9596 - Grab a drink and enjoy the views - no cover.
Cindy's - (American) 12 S Michigan Ave 312-792-3502 - Amazing views of Millenium Park, Art Institute & lakefront. 
Al's Beef - (italian beef sandwiches, hotdogs, burgers) Click here for locations.

Hope you will check out some of my faves!  What are some of yours?  Feel free to post a comment and share your favorites; I'd love to check them out!

Tita