Located off of Magnificent Mile, Garret Popcorn offers multiple varieties of popcorn made fresh daily flavored in caramel, cheese, and butter. I grabbed a few bags of these as gifts and they stayed fresh for a few days. Don’t forget to send some my way!
Location: There are various locations but I went to this one
625 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Chicago is famous for their deep dish pizza, which consists of a layer of bread, topped with cheese, topped with meat, topped with cheese, and another layer of meat. If you love cheese, then Giordano’s is for you. Sadly I am lactose intolerant so I found it to be mediocre. However, between Lou Malnatis and Giordano’s, I preferrred Giordano’s. I found the cheese to meat/ sauce ratio to be better at Giordano’s.
Location: There are various locations but I went to this one.
1340 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Grab a drink at the Hancock Tower at night to admire the gorgeous view of the city. Be mindful that the drinks are a bit pricey starting at $13.
Location: 875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
When my friends decided to go on a boat tour of Chicago, I didn’t think much of it but ended up loving it. If you love architecture, I highly recommend this. There are several boat tours companies along the river. The one I went on was Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise. The boat brings you down the river and highlights all the architecture built along the river. This is a quicker way of admiring the buildings than walking around the city by foot. You also get a view of where the Chicago fire started.
Below is Marina City, my favorite buildings.
Location: Southeast corner of Michigan Avenue Bridge at Wacker Drive
Check out the old water tower that houses a large water pump drawing water from Lake Michigan. Admission is free.You can spot it easily along the Magnificent Mile.
Location: 806 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Formerly named Sears Tower, Willis Tower was the tallest building in America. Take the time and go up it. Don’t be lame like me and not.
Location: 233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
One of the best meals you’ll ever have. Make reservations in advance. If you go in a group, I suggest you share everything so you can taste it all.
goat carpaccio, smoked trout roe, olive-maple vinaigrette
goat liver mousse, blueberry mostarda, pickled rhubarb- the crumpets were delicious!
escargot ravioli, bacon, tamarind-miso sauce
duck tongues, tuna and black bean poke, crispy wontons, piri piri
crisp braised pork shank, buttermilk dressing, grilled spring onion kimchee, naan- highly recommend this. It’s tender and falls apart easily.
wood oven roasted pig face, sunny side egg, tamarind, cilantro, red wine-maple, potato stix
Eat until your heart is content! Their menu focuses on all things pig. They also have a good selection of wine. I ordered the Rioja and it went down smooth as silk. So good that I came back here twice!
Pork Liver Pate Smear
Pig’s Ear with Crispy Kale, Pickled Cherry Peppers & Fried Egg- The best pork ears I’ve ever had.
“JLT” Pork Jowl, Tomato, Frisee & Fried Duck Egg
Roasted Bone Marrow with Herbs
Turkey Leg Confit, Crispy Lentils, Treviso, Endive, & Agrodolce
Pork Tripe Ala Parmigiana with Pork Skin Breadcrumbs
Salt & Vinegar Beef Tendon Chips
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