Half and Half
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1560 N Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Nancy K. writes: Attention all bakeries --  Half and Half will be having a Save the Whale Bake Sale on Saturday April 28th '07  from noonish until ...they run out of goodies (many vegan options).  Donations of bakery goods are welcomed and needed.  100% of all…

4 Legs
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3809 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60613

Jerry M. writes: I love this pet store! The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about good foods for your animal. They have lots of high end foods, and they seem to be reasonable (on the expensive end, but the other pet stores sell them for the same price or…

A New Leaf Studio & Garden
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

1818 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60614

Tammy N. writes: if willy wonka liked flowers instead of chocolate or better yet, as much as he liked chocolate, right next to his chocolate factory would be a new leaf.  if you're a flower freak like me, you'll find yourself giggling inside with delight as you…

Quartet Copies

825 Clark St
Evanston, IL 60201

Dee W. writes: What a lifesaver!

I needed to print something up for my wedding (Table seating charts needed to be blown up) and was given the run-around by a couple people.  In fact, I was quoted a rather large price when I called another copy place.  When I called…

Thai Pastry Restaurant
Neighborhood: Uptown

4925 N Broadway Street
Unit E
Chicago, IL 60640

Amaliya L. writes: OMFG!

Ok, I totally admit it.  I am a total Asian food snob.  When non-Asians tell me that they like a certain Asian restaurant...I usually take it with a grain of salt.  I mean what's there not to like?  In my deluded head, I assume that they had…

Garrett Popcorn Shops
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River East, Magnificent Mile

670 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Patty V. writes: I can't resist popping in and getting a caramel/cheddar mix- a big bag! I eat in on the ride home and have orange fingers for hours! I can't stop until it's done. Garrett's mix is the best.Always fresh and still warm. Perfect PMS food-sweet,salty…

Bills Drive-In

120 Asbury Ave
Evanston, IL 60202

Carolyn G. writes: I learned today that hot dogs are very personal, and you should be careful about taking friends' suggestions because you could be disappointed.

We were talking with a friend about our local favorite hot dog stand, and he recommended Bills Drive In.…

Lou Conte Dance Studio
Neighborhood: Near West Side

1147 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60607

andrea w. writes: You don't have to be a professional dancer to enjoy classes at Lou Conte's Dance Studio.   I recently brushed the 4 year dust off my tap shoes and stepped back onto the dance floor.  It's not only a fun way to stay in shape, but the flexible schedule…

Quake Collectibles
Neighborhood: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood

4628 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

Katarina X. writes: My Boyfriend dragged me in here. He loves this cluttered 80's toy haven.  All the toys he ever had/wanted/Mom wouldn't buy him from 20 years ago CHEAP! like 50 cents a pop cheap.
I was making fun of him.
Like laughing-at-you-fun-of-hi m, BUT THEN…

Central Gyros Restaurant
Neighborhood: Cragin

3129 N Central Ave
Chicago, IL 60634

Nancy K. writes: We only get the gyros plate to go (for 20+ years) and they are the best for miles.  It comes with fries (we always order them crispy as not to get limp ones).  It comes with so much gyro meat that we order an extra pita for another meal.

Johnny O'Hagan's Irish Pub & Restaurant
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3374 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60657

Nicole B. writes: I really like this bar - good waitstaff, good beer, good food.  But I have 3 questions for them and myself:

1. Why didn't I ask for no jalapenos on the deliciously cheesy nachos.  My lips burned all night!

2. Why don't you put more "black" in your…

Presidential Market
Neighborhood: Near West Side

555 W Madison St
Chicago, IL 60607

Kristin C. writes: Holy Bazookaboozle!  What a gem!  I had this placed bookmarked and decided to trek over here because I was super starved but looking for lunch on the cheap.

For starters, what a great little grocery store! Staying for lunch?  They have tables inside…

Brasserie Jo
Neighborhood: Near North Side

59 W Hubbard St
Chicago, IL 60610

Anna B. writes: i worked at Brasserie Jo for two years, so I'm not going to comment on anything but the food. I thought y'all might like an insider's perspective. :)

Albeit the slight German influence you'll notice due to the food being Alsatian, Brasserie Jo's…

Smith & Wollensky
Neighborhood: Near North Side

318 N State Street
Chicago, IL 60610

S to the izzo F. writes: I'll give it Five stars if you can get a table out side on the terrace during the summer. Sitting out there, looking at the city sky line, sipping on a fine bottle of wine with some friends or someone I care about has a warming effect on me. Their…

Luke's Italian Beef
Neighborhood: The Loop

215 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60606

Matt W. writes: They only take cash, no credit cards which means my non-cash-carrying self only eats here on occasion. But when I do, beware those on the train next to me on my way home!

I love their beef, it has to be dipped (this is Chick-Ah-Go after all) with…

Pizza Metro II

925 N. Ashland
Chicago, IL 60622

j. d. writes: Um, excuse me?  Did someone just say "potato" & "pizza" in the same sentence?

Yes, indeed, they did.  Which means that I'm not dreaming, & of course, there's no need to pinch me.

Quick - hurry over to Pizza Metro and get your hands on that potato,…

NYC Bagel Deli
Neighborhood: Near North Side

1001 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Sharlene K. writes: It's all deception and lies. These bagels are good, but they're not NYC style nor are their fixings what with fancy vegetable cream cheeses and such.

They make a mean sandwich and don't skimp on the meat for sure making me a happy camper. My problem…

Wrigley Building
Neighborhood: Near North Side

400 N Michigan Ave Ste 1110
Chicago, IL 60611

Kathy M. writes: This is my absolute favorite building in the downtown area... heck... maybe in the whole world!!  I can't help but admire it and smile every time I walk by... this is always on our "to do" list when I have visitors in town!

What??  It's open to…

Rush University Medical Center
Neighborhood: University Village

1653 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60612

Kelly M. writes: 1 star taken away for the godawful parking situation- took me about a half hour of driving up and down the parking garage looking for a spot.  And I had laughed at the idea of valet at a hospital. Now I know better.  When you're already stressed…

NBC 5 Chicago
Neighborhood: Near North Side

454 N Columbus Dr
Fl 1
Chicago, IL 60611

rachel c. writes: My review is strictly based on the free Jerry Springer taping that I attended.  WOW!!  Highly recommend this experience.  Our topic was "Don't hurt the midget" about a little person who's sister disagreed with his engagement to his girlfriend of one…

Topo Gigio Ristorante
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Old Town

1516 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610

Sean T. writes: Recommended for:  lunch/dinner with friends or family, a date.

Food 5, Ambiance 4, Service 5.

Ok, so this isn't some 5-star restaurant like TRU, but the food was amazingly good, and the service impeccable.  This restaurant happens to be one of CHA's…

Corcoran's Grill
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

1615 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60614

Kevin A. writes: INTO THE COUGAR'S DEN...

I crept, foolishly thinking I could escaped unscathed.  Guinness in hand, I stood near the crowded watering hole, my gaze transfixed on the baseball game at hand when....#!#*WOOSH!!!#&*...something tan and taut breezed past…

Ken Kee Restaurant
Neighborhood: Chinatown

2129 S China Pl # A
Chicago, IL 60616

Vivian Y. writes: What would I do if Ken Kee did not exist?

I LOVE HK style cafe's, just as they have in Toronto and Vancouver. I'm SO glad I finally tried this place last year.  I usually have a hard time choosing between Ken Kee and Chi Cafe that just opened.  Though…

Bob San Restaurant
Neighborhood: Ukrainian Village

1805 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622

JC D. writes: I don't want to say mediocre, but just o.k.

The place has a mod decor. Come dressy or casual.

I'm a vegetarian, so I was happy to see a vegetarian section.
The tempura was yummy, and I loved the sweet potato.
My cousin loves toro, but they don't serve it…

Club Foot
Neighborhood: Ukrainian Village

1824 W Augusta Blvd
Chicago, IL 60622

laura b. writes: i saw:

- two almost fights (YES!)
- a dude piss on a car out front (YES!)
- a dude who looked just like eddie izzard but wearing more make up.
- some of the ugliest and best looking people i've ever seen in my life in one room.  i like this about…

The California Clipper
Neighborhood: Humboldt Park

1002 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Ed to the M. writes: Let's face it.  I'm a lush.  So when approached about a Happy Hour in Chicago with some of the Second City's most esteemed Yelpers, I really couldn't turn it down, could I?  What type of bar do I like --- I was asked.  Well, I like places with heavy…

Happy Village
Neighborhood: Ukrainian Village

1059 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

JC D. writes: The perfect dive bar.

-Cheap beer
-Ping-pong
-Beer garden
-Happy people

What else do you want?

My friend lives next to this dive bar, and from her apartment the beer garden looks like someone's back yard.
This little bar was voted by "Time out" magazine as…

Sip Coffee House & Garden
Neighborhood: Near West Side

1223 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

bill s. writes: Caribou who? LOL.. jk Caribou!! You still rock in your own right!
What can I say about Sip except that it's pretty sweet. They have little bowls of fruit, little veggie and dip snacks, cottage cheese, and much more to choose from in the way of…

Art & Science
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

1971 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614

Alicia V. writes: So I have had long hair all my life.  At one point, it was down to my knees, or so the story goes.  I recently decided to lop of my "lustrous locks" as a good friend put it, in favor of a more "me" look.  I wanted something that was original and…

Tuscany Restaurant
Neighborhood: Lakeview, Wrigleyville

3700 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60613

Patty V. writes: I love the food here! I especially enjoy the grilled baby octopus salad. So yummy!

Calo Ristorante
Neighborhood: Andersonville, Edgewater

5343 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60640

Nicoletta R. writes: HEY YOU VEGAN!

You too can get love at Calo.
Yes, the very same Calo that people talk about with those glazed eyes that hearken back to their last pork rib & cheese coma!

Ok, maybe that's not so appealing to you.
Let's just get to bidness.

Their Veg…

Hamamatsu Restaurant
Neighborhood: Ravenswood

5143 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60640

Nicoletta R. writes: No, it's definitely true, this place is delightful.
But it's small and quiet and waaaaay up on the north side. So you shouldn't bother coming up here since I'm sure that, given the chance, you'd loudly proclaim the sushi, noodles and rice places in…

Renaissance Chicago Hotel
Neighborhood: The Loop

1 W. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601

Kevin L. writes: Seriously, if I'm going to shell out between $150-$200 a night, I don't expect to have to pay an additional $15 a day for internet access in a hotel of this stature.  At that rate, you might as well just bundle it into the price of the room and I'd…

Joy's
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3257 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657

Arnab M. writes: I was here for dinner last night with a friend, and I swear, at every table, there were only gay men, in all shapes and sizes. Though a New Yorker, I'm still not used to the concentration of fab gays and only gays in Boystown. It's FABBBULOUS!…

Foremost Liquor Center
Neighborhood: Jefferson Park

5303 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60630

Gene W. writes: Foremost has an exceptional selection of beer, liquor and wine. The staff there is almost friendly and helpful to a fault, and their prices are absolutely reasonable. They are willing to order something that they don't have, and will often make…

Rudy's Schwinn Cycle & Fitness
Neighborhood: Portage Park

5711 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60634

Diana M. writes: Just bought my bike here yesterday -  a Schwinn Cruiser SS in Coppertone.  Salesman Dennis was really helpful on the phone and when I went in -- helped me pick out the right basket, light, etc. and didn't pressure me into always buying the most…

Village Market Place

4034 Dempster St
Skokie, IL 60076

Amanda A. writes: I have absolutely no idea why I have been going to the grocery store for my produce!  My sister and I had heard that the fruits and veggies here were the freshest as well as being half the price of the ones you need to dig through at the local…

Pump
Neighborhood: Ukrainian Village

1659 W Division Street
Chicago, IL 60686

anna D. writes: Holy mid-priced shoe boutique, Batman!

OMG, I like totally found the holy grail of mid-priced shoes.  I don't think I'm at a point where I deserve to buy myself $400 shoes (but others may, if they so much desire), but I can surely justify shoes in the…

Daves Down To Earth Rock Shop

704 Main Street
Evanston, IL 60202

andrew z. writes: This is one of those quirky places that you want to bring all of your out-of-town friends to. The museum downstairs is great!
Walking around and looking at all of the different rocks was really interesting! I don't do crafty, so the jewelry-making…