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2100 W Irving Park
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-2100

O'Donovan's Pub & Restaurant  

Categories: Restaurants, Pubs, Sports Bars
Neighborhood: North Center

4.0 star rating
2/28/2011
Love this place.  1/2 bottles of wine on Wednesday nights and they had an aerator!  So rare to find that in a restaurant.  Love the feel of the place and always good food.  

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35 W Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 346-3500

Catch 35  

Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses
Neighborhood: The Loop

5.0 star rating
2/28/2011
Yummy!  The Sea Scallops was the hit of that table; fantastic food ordered by all.  Nice place, great location, great service and over all meal. :)  

Well done!

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809 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 492-6262

Girl & the Goat  

Category: American (New)
Neighborhoods: Near West Side, West Loop

4.0 star rating
2/28/2011
We enjoyed our night event though for me it started a little rocky.  Mostly because the server was beat; we ended up with a 10:30 PM reservation.  

I realize it's trendy, casual and all the buzz and rightfully so.  Over all we were pleased with our selections.  I loved the kabocha squash ravioli; yummy!

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4124 N 82nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 423-3838

Desert Dental Care  

Category: General Dentistry

1.0 star rating
2/28/2011 First to Review
My recommendation is to ask a lot of questions.  I needed my situation to be addressed right way and a week later, I still didn't have the answers I needed nor the care I requested.  Hello, no urgency to my situation nor follow through.  

Some of my issues is with general dental practice in general however what it should come down to the individual patient needs and mine were not heard nor met.  In such a small place how I became just a number is beyond me, I chose a smaller place just so I didn't end up the way I'm feeling now.  

For the amount of money spent in dental care, the procedure should be handled with more care and attention.  Consumers have choices and I have chosen to take my business somewhere else.

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4001 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 264-6141

Macayo's Mexican Kitchen  

Category: Mexican

5.0 star rating
8/16/2010
Their salsa had me at hello!!  Addicted!  Love their chips and salsa!  A couple weeks ago I tried their guacamole with it....  yum!!  In fact, sometimes have found myself at home wishing I had some of that salsa!!  Add the Baja Sauce and wow, nacho chip eating heaven!  

I also have tried their Green Tamale Bits which were out of this world!  Mixed with their Baja sauce and a margarita, I was a happy girl.  I found out that's available on their Happy Hour Menu as well and along with all of their appetizers, something I need to hit more often.

Last week I tried their green chili burrito recommended by a friend and loved it.  I would have never ordered it without her recommendation as that's not normally something I would eat.  The flavor was so good that I ate it all.  

We are holding meetings their on a regular bases so I look forward to trying other items as well.  The Central location has four private meeting rooms with meeting supplies that can fit almost any size group.   Great people, food, location and perfect for our needs!  

Diffidently recommend dinning there and highly recommend them for special events and catering!!

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14 E Pierce St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(480) 620-8479

Short Leash Dogs  

Categories: Hot Dogs, Food Stands

5.0 star rating
8/16/2010
I enjoy going to the Phoenix Public Market on Saturday mornings however having a "hot dog" for breakfast wasn't high on my list of things to do yet wanted to try them out.   Late one morning, I was there at lunch time so I tried the Miko; it was great!  Quality ingredients, not too spicy just enough to make it flavorful without being too hot and the hot dog had a great flavor; I would order this again!  I also like finishing it off with a slice of a sweet pickle, nice way of finishing it off.  

These are no ordinary "hot dog's", this truly is a gourmet hot dog eatery and although I love a Chicago Dog, these are in a category of their own.  

With my first positive experience lead me to finally try out their breakfast dog which was very tasty and surprised, another item I would order again.  Good food, very clean kitchen, nice people, quick service and great location!   I look forward to trying another dog another time!  I recommend them!

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350 S Mill Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 967-0381

Mojo Yogurt  

Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

4.0 star rating
4/10/2010
Great place, great product,  nephews new favorite place.  

Recommend checking it out.  Simple, do it yourself, samples, laid back and clean.

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680 Mill Ave S
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 966-2447

Five Guys Burgers and Fries  

Category: Burgers

2.0 star rating
4/10/2010
I had heard about the growth of this chain and wondered what they're doing different; now I can say been there, done that.  

Not overly impressed, over priced, greasy food and the burger was just ok.  Higher quality of meats but not for the price.  The fries were horribly greasy and ended up throwing those out.  

I took my nephews and they wouldn't  eat the fries either and they ate their hot dog and hamburger without feed back good or bad.  

Don't need to go back to this location or any other for that matter..  Limited menu: missing the wow factor.

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622 Commercial St
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 833-7226

Galleria De Paco  

Category: American (New)

5.0 star rating
3/31/2010
It's unfortunate to hear a negative review given the region that person is from;  the menu price should not be the subject of discussion.  Visit their website and view their offerings for yourself.  

The evening I was there and I had the Spaetzle in Sage Brown Butter which was amazing!   I also had the Raspberry Love and that was pretty tasty as well.  

Honestly, to have a small independent family own restaurant with such flair as Galleria De Paco downtown Waterloo is such a pleasant surprise.  I will not forget our evening or the Spaetzle dish and look forward to returning to try something new.  

I have a lot of family in the area and those that have dined here all say positive reviews about the restaurant and the food.  

Honestly, I highly recommend you visit this unique experience for yourself.  You will be glad you did.  They have over 20 guest books about a 1/2 inch thick of positive reviews of happy customers.  

Kind humble operators with an inspiring story of life and the American dream.  No drama with that statement, just reality.  

Bon Appetit!

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7223 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 991-9282

La Fonda Del Sol  

Category: Mexican

3.0 star rating
2/16/2010
First time I've been there and glad to see a independent Mexican restaurant in that neighborhood. The food was good and I did enjoy my meal.  

The chips were served warm, fresh from fryer.  They didn't have an after taste; just good chips.  The salsa I understand is really good however it wasn't really wow that day; tasted like something was missing.  

I went to eat with someone who loves this place and she thought the salsa was missing something that day as well.  

Quick service, good food; I'd go back and looking forward to it.

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