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Location

Chicago, IL

Yelping Since

September 2009

My Hometown

Chicago, IL

The Last Great Book I Read

Power of One

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2212 N Clybourn Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 549-9888

Einstein Bros Bagels  

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
Neighborhood: DePaul

1 star rating
 12/20/2009 1 photo  
Quite possibly the slowest, most poorly run Einstein's around.  Avoid unless you like swimming in incompetence.

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1213 W 18th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 226-7427

Honky Tonk BBQ  

Category: Barbeque
Neighborhood: Pilsen

4 star rating
 11/22/2009  
I tried the St. Louis style ribs and the BBQ chicken.  Both were very good.  We also had some macaroni & cheese.  At the end of our meal, a staff member (maybe the owner) came by and suggested we try the banana pudding for dessert.  He offered to pay for it if we didn't like it.  Needless to say it was as good as promised.  Service was great as well.

FYI, this is BYOB

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1102 W Webster Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 348-2008

The Local Option  

Categories: Seafood, Cajun/Creole, Bars
Neighborhoods: Lincoln Park, DePaul

4 star rating
 11/22/2009  
Great beer selection and good food.  I particularly enjoy the crab quesadillas and the swordfish tacos.  Bartenders also serve food, so service can be kind of slow.  Even considering the slower service, I advise people to make the trip to Lincoln Park to try this one.

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8487 Union Chapel Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-8344

Le Peep  

Category: Breakfast & Brunch
Neighborhood: Indy Metro

3 star rating
 11/22/2009  
Mediocre food and service.  Fine alternative to Denny's or IHOP.

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1436 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 772-5266

Carnicerias Guanajuato  

Category: Mexican
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

4 star rating
 10/25/2009 1 photo  
I went to the grocery store to pick up some Mexican ingredient that we not offered at my local grocery store.  Good section of food and reasonable price.

Bonus: the small restuant (more like a taco stand) inside was VERY GOOD.  I got two steak tacos.  The salsa was good and everything was reasonably priced.  I'd definitely recommend eating lunch on a weekend before or after shopping.

Please note the store prefers cash.

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1154 W Taylor
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 243-2357

RoSal's  

Category: Italian
Neighborhood: University Village

4 star rating
 10/25/2009  
Great family owned restaurant.  Plan on spending some time here and ordering an appetizer, as the entrées take 40 minutes to come out.  It's not that they're slow - that's just how long it takes to make great, homemade Italian.  Feel free to mix and match pastas/sauces/meats, as the kitchen is very flexible.  Ambiance is good, but there isn't a ton of seating, so I'd recommend reservations.  Friendly staff.  Prices are in-line with other restaurants of this type.

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417 N Main St
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-1805

Busy Bee Barber Shop  

Category: Barbers

4 star rating
 10/25/2009  
Great barber shop.  I started going there when I was eight and have never looked back.

If you need overly trendy styles with highlights and/or lots of gel, this may not be your best option.

Very reasonable prices.

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411 N Main St
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 858-4369

Tap House Grill  

Category: Gastropubs

4 star rating
 10/25/2009   First to Review
Nice bar / grill in downtown Glen Ellyn.  I had the cheeseburger and it was nicely done.  Also, the tater tots were good.  I'd recommend this as a good option in Glen Ellyn as an alternative to Curly's.

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3005 Bonhurst Dr
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 724-9990

Putter's Patio & Grill  

Category: Restaurants

4 star rating
 10/11/2009 1 photo  
One of the best spots near Wake Forest University.  Recommended:  Buffalo chicken sandwich, chili dogs, soft chips.  I haven't had the steak.  The patio is great when the weather is nice.

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10 S La Salle St
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 236-9771

Old Chicago Smoke Shop  

Category: Tobacco Shops
Neighborhood: The Loop

1 star rating
 10/9/2009  
Acceptable selection. Inflated prices. Poor humidification. I would suggest several other cigar stores before this one.

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  • Hot Stuff

    I think this spot is pretty rock solid, too.

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