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39 Useful, 22 Funny, and 20 Cool
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Chicago, IL
Yelping SinceNovember 2007
Find Me Inthe buffet line.
My HometownSuburban Milwaukee
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...you're yelping.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsA1 steak sauce is my favorite condiment.
The Last Great Book I ReadWhat is this, a personals site?
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I loathe cheese.
Most Recent DiscoveryWeekday Breakfast
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A nice camping experience awaits if you're looking for a park not too far from the big midwestern cities, isn't crowded like the Michigan parks (at least in my experience), and feels somewhat removed from civilization.
Yellowstone Lake State Park may be relatively small (968 acres), but it still provides a nice getaway. You'll find what you need: water, hiking trails, spacious camp sites, and clean facilities.
An additional quirk regarding this park is th 4,000-strong bat population. Assembled in houses around the park, campers gather at dusk to see the bats begin their work (one bat at a time). While it isn't as cool seeing thousands of bats leave at once, it's still a fun thing to do before you head back to the site to enjoy a near-mosquito-free evening.
All in all, a trip to Yellowstone Lake State park is a good time. Try to keep it a secret, okay?
Yellowstone Lake State Park may be relatively small (968 acres), but it still provides a nice getaway. You'll find what you need: water, hiking trails, spacious camp sites, and clean facilities.
An additional quirk regarding this park is th 4,000-strong bat population. Assembled in houses around the park, campers gather at dusk to see the bats begin their work (one bat at a time). While it isn't as cool seeing thousands of bats leave at once, it's still a fun thing to do before you head back to the site to enjoy a near-mosquito-free evening.
All in all, a trip to Yellowstone Lake State park is a good time. Try to keep it a secret, okay?
2022 W Roscoe St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 868-0075
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 868-0075
Thai Linda Cafe
Categories: Coffee & Tea, Thai
Neighborhood: Roscoe Village
The charming interior, friendly staff, and delectable aromas make you feel welcomed like family. Then you pass the corner kitchen as you walk towards the bathroom/storage closet; giving you the feeling that you may actually be dining at somebody's house.
Thai Linda isn't flashy but they do a great job with the food they serve. The quiet atmosphere makes for a pleasant dining experience and you always feel like you're the only diners in the restaurant (which isn't to say nobody dines in).
As I work down the menu, I have yet to find a dish I don't like...but If I could suggest a dish for you, I'd go with the eggplant. It's light, tasty, and satisfying.
Thai Linda isn't flashy but they do a great job with the food they serve. The quiet atmosphere makes for a pleasant dining experience and you always feel like you're the only diners in the restaurant (which isn't to say nobody dines in).
As I work down the menu, I have yet to find a dish I don't like...but If I could suggest a dish for you, I'd go with the eggplant. It's light, tasty, and satisfying.
1833 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 769-6859
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 769-6859
Sabor A Cuba Restaurant
Category: Cuban
Neighborhoods: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood
If you're planning on celebrating your recent engagement, divorce, home equity mortgage, birthday, or anniversary with ten of your closest friends, make sure you bring a few crackers with you. You'll fret about the service, wonder why there aren't enough menus to go around, and pontificate as to how in a small restaurant space they can deliver the fried plantain appetizer to the wrong table...then further wonder why that table thought it was complimentary.
Okay, before I turn an isolated incident into the crux of this review, I'll move on and say that after two and half hours between sitting down and getting my dinner, I wanted to hate the food...
Much to my chagrin, it was amazing. The food is too good to be spoiled by their struggles with handling a restaurant full of large groups. My pork dish was delicious. Their mixture of rice and beans left me wanting more and the various spoonfuls of other dishes I sampled were highly enjoyable. I definitely plan to head back to here some day, but as a relaxed romantic dinner for two (or three...*hey-ooh*).
Okay, before I turn an isolated incident into the crux of this review, I'll move on and say that after two and half hours between sitting down and getting my dinner, I wanted to hate the food...
Much to my chagrin, it was amazing. The food is too good to be spoiled by their struggles with handling a restaurant full of large groups. My pork dish was delicious. Their mixture of rice and beans left me wanting more and the various spoonfuls of other dishes I sampled were highly enjoyable. I definitely plan to head back to here some day, but as a relaxed romantic dinner for two (or three...*hey-ooh*).
2256 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 477-3219
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 477-3219
Sushi Para II
Category: Sushi Bars
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
When faced with the prospect of going to an 'all-you-can-eat' sushi place, the first thing that usually enters my mind is: "I wonder how long the food sits out there."
Well, I'll have you know that Sushi Para goes one better by making all of your sushi to order. Sure, the fish is pre-sliced and sits covered in saran wrap at the chef station all morning...but at least the roll is 'fresh, ' right? Did I lose you there?
Anyway, either of the two meals (lunch and/or dinner) is a good value and while it's not the best sushi in the city, you'll find worse sushi at other buffets. Appetizers are made to order in the kitchen and the friendly staff will make sure you're never left waiting and wanting more food.
Well, I'll have you know that Sushi Para goes one better by making all of your sushi to order. Sure, the fish is pre-sliced and sits covered in saran wrap at the chef station all morning...but at least the roll is 'fresh, ' right? Did I lose you there?
Anyway, either of the two meals (lunch and/or dinner) is a good value and while it's not the best sushi in the city, you'll find worse sushi at other buffets. Appetizers are made to order in the kitchen and the friendly staff will make sure you're never left waiting and wanting more food.
4424 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 545-6212
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 545-6212
Sidekicks
Categories: Sports Bars, Karaoke
Neighborhood: Irving Park
Slightly off the beaten path just west of where Elston meets Montrose, Sidekicks is where you'll find classic karaoke action all night long. This isn't a bar that happens to have karaoke a few times a night; rather, the whole point of being there is to butcher your favorite song to a wide variety of revelers.
A quick survey of the seating area makes you wonder if the place is a confused pizza parlor, but as soon as somebody mumbles the lyrics to Metallica's 'One,' you stop caring about the wood panels, or spanish style mirrors, and focus on the entertainment.
The drinks are reasonable, the staff is generally nice, and their inexpensive bar food goes great with the hefty servings of "nine women on stage screaming the lyrics to 'I will survive.'
Good times, my friends...good times.
A quick survey of the seating area makes you wonder if the place is a confused pizza parlor, but as soon as somebody mumbles the lyrics to Metallica's 'One,' you stop caring about the wood panels, or spanish style mirrors, and focus on the entertainment.
The drinks are reasonable, the staff is generally nice, and their inexpensive bar food goes great with the hefty servings of "nine women on stage screaming the lyrics to 'I will survive.'
Good times, my friends...good times.
Chicago Midway Airpo
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 471-3455
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 471-3455
Southwest Airlines
Category: Airlines
Neighborhood: University Village
I echo the below statements. They've got a nice staff, they hand out free peanuts, and they went away from the a/b/c free-for all to a numbered system. As for booking and using luggage, they don't try to nickel and dime you...that is until you try to fly stand-by on a flight.
I attempted to get on an earlier flight after checking in, and despite there being plenty of room on the flight I wanted to take, they cited a policy that would charge me the difference between my internet fee and a full price ticket (a difference of $170). Sigh.
I guess it's a good airline as long as you don't try to do anything for yourself.
I attempted to get on an earlier flight after checking in, and despite there being plenty of room on the flight I wanted to take, they cited a policy that would charge me the difference between my internet fee and a full price ticket (a difference of $170). Sigh.
I guess it's a good airline as long as you don't try to do anything for yourself.
5928 Butler National Dr
Orlando, FL 32822
(407) 438-2355
Orlando, FL 32822
(407) 438-2355
Lee Vista Chevron
Category: Convenience Stores
Imagine yourself driving your rental car back to either Hertz or Thrifty at the end of a long and already expensive vacation. Now picture yourself driving to the nearest gas station to the return lots for one final fill-up; a quick fill up and fast drop-off, no problems right?
Well, no. It's not right at all in this case. I pulled into the "Landing Strip" for a final fill-up only to discover that as of 9/28 I was paying $5.49 per gallon. Not really having much time to drive around I bit my lip and filled the half-tank I needed.
I did some internet research when I got back and learned that there are no Florida laws against not posting gas prices (they have no posted gas prices) and owners are allowed to charge what they believe the market price is. Upon further research I was unhappy to learn that there are more honest gas stations just a mile or two further away from the airport.
Man, talk about a big FU to tourists...
Well, no. It's not right at all in this case. I pulled into the "Landing Strip" for a final fill-up only to discover that as of 9/28 I was paying $5.49 per gallon. Not really having much time to drive around I bit my lip and filled the half-tank I needed.
I did some internet research when I got back and learned that there are no Florida laws against not posting gas prices (they have no posted gas prices) and owners are allowed to charge what they believe the market price is. Upon further research I was unhappy to learn that there are more honest gas stations just a mile or two further away from the airport.
Man, talk about a big FU to tourists...
508 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 621-4358
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 621-4358
Mariachi's Taqueria
Category: Mexican
Neighborhood: Mission
Knowing that Mariachi's was the only spot in the vicinity which didn't have a line at 9pm on a Friday night should have been warning enough. It's not a good place for a quick dinner. You'd have to be six sheets to the wind to call it the best in the Mission. Alas, I'll have to wait until my next Bay Area visit to wash the bad taste out of mouth and who knows when that will happen? I found my pork dinner plate to be lacking in flavor, rice to be bland, and the beans were no more fun than a bowl of dry cheerios. Was it worth the convenience of not having to wait for a table? Nope. They do, however, provide fast service at the right temperatures.
1405 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 525-9633
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 525-9633
Mr. Mopps' Childrens Books and Toys
Categories: Toy Stores, Bookstores
Neighborhood: North Berkeley
This might be the bestest, funnest toy store I've ever been to...and at 29 years old, I didn't feel at all creepy rummaging through the shelves; there's a nice friendly-to-everybody vibe. They've got toys of all shapes, sizes, and noises. I bought myself a yo-yo here and with every trick I teach myself, I will think of Mr. Mopps'.
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My White Castle lunch at Addison and Elston featured a short line, a very friendly staff, and an accurate order. The hamburger sandwiches were tasty enough to make me forget that I'm supposed to loathe the boiled beef. Throw in an order of fries and bonus chicken-rings means I walked away feeling like I had a satisfactory meal.
The restaurant was mostly clean (my table could have used a wipedown) and the white tables walls give it a bright, sterile feel. The place didn't make me feel as if I was in some sort of shady place like Hardees (oh snap).
I would definitely go back, but I'm in no hurry.